Completely

kəmˈpliːtli

完全地

Collocations: completely different, completely agree, completely satisfied

Antonyms: partially, incompletely, imperfectly

Synonyms: totally, entirely, fully

I completely understand your concerns and will address them accordingly.

Refuse

rɪˈfjuz

拒絕

Collocations: refuse to do, refuse entry, refuse service

Antonyms: accept, agree, consent

Synonyms: decline, reject, deny

The store has the right to refuse service to unruly customers.

Temporarily

ˈtɛmpəˌrɛrəli

暫時地

Collocations: temporarily closed, temporarily unavailable, temporarily relocated

Antonyms: permanently, indefinitely, perpetually

Synonyms: briefly, fleetingly, provisionally

The road will be temporarily closed for construction next week.

Dealer

ˈdilər

經銷商

Collocations: car dealer, art dealer, drug dealer

Antonyms: buyer, purchaser, consumer

Synonyms: vendor, supplier, merchant

Our company only works with authorized dealers in the region.

Bulk

bʌlk

批量

Collocations: buy in bulk, sell in bulk, bulk order

Antonyms: retail, individual, single

Synonyms: mass, wholesale, volume

Purchasing in bulk can often result in significant cost savings.

Inventory

ˈɪnvənˌtɔri

存貨

Collocations: inventory control, inventory management, take inventory

Antonyms: depletion, deficit, shortage

Synonyms: stock, supply, stockpile

We need to update our inventory records regularly.

Short

ʃɔrt

缺乏

Collocations: fall short, come up short, short supply

Antonyms: surplus, excess, abundance

Synonyms: lacking, deficient, inadequate

The company is short on funds to invest in new equipment.

Cost

kɔst

成本

Collocations: high cost, low cost, cost-effective

Antonyms: profit, gain, revenue

Synonyms: price, expense, charge

We must carefully consider the costs involved before proceeding.

Selection

sɪˈlɛkʃn

選擇

Collocations: wide selection, limited selection, make a selection

Antonyms: exclusion, rejection, elimination

Synonyms: choice, range, variety

The store offers a great selection of eco-friendly products.

Commercial

kəˈmɝʃəl

商業的

Collocations: commercial use, commercial success, commercial break

Antonyms: non-commercial, personal, private

Synonyms: business, trade, industrial

The new building is zoned for commercial development.

Order

ˈɔrdər

訂購

Collocations: place an order, order online, order confirmatio n

Antonyms: cancel, revoke, rescind

Synonyms: request, purchase, buy

Please order the necessary supplies as soon as possible.

Provide

prəˈvaɪd

提供

Collocations: provide service, provide support, provide information

Antonyms: withhold, deny, refuse

Synonyms: supply, furnish, offer

The company is committed to providing excellent customer service.

Contact

ˈkɒntækt

聯繫

Collocations: contact information, contact person, get in contact

Antonyms: disconnect, separate, isolate

Synonyms: reach, communicate, touch base

If you have any questions, please contact our customer service department.

Invoice

ˈɪnvɔɪs

發票

Collocations: issue an invoice, pay an invoice, outstanding invoices

Antonyms: receipt, payment, remittance

Synonyms: bill, statement, account

Please ensure all invoices are paid within 30 days.

Move

muv

搬運

Collocations: move to a new location, move inventory, move quickly

Antonyms: remain, stay, linger

Synonyms: relocate, transfer, transport

The company plans to move its headquarters to a larger facility.

Supply

səˈplaɪ

供給

Collocations: supply and demand, supply chain, supply shortage

Antonyms: demand, consumption, need

Synonyms: provision, stock, inventory

Disruptions in the global supply chain have caused delays.

Discount

ˈdɪskaʊnt

折扣

Collocations: offer a discount, employee discount, volume discount

Antonyms: surcharge, premium, markup

Synonyms: reduction, deduction, allowance

Customers can receive a 10% discount by using the promo code.

Distribute

dɪˈstrɪbjut

分發

Collocations: distribute goods, distribute resources, widely distributed

Antonyms: centralize, concentrate, consolidate

Synonyms: disseminate, disperse, circulate

The company distributes its products through a network of retailers.

Acquisition

ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn

收購

Collocations: corporate acquisition, strategic acquisition, acquisition target

Antonyms: divestment, sale, disposal

Synonyms: purchase, takeover, buyout

The company plans to grow through acquisitions and mergers.

Assure

əˈʃʊr

確保

Collocations: assure quality, assure safety, rest assured

Antonyms: doubt, question, disbelieve

Synonyms: ensure, guarantee, certify

We assure our customers that their data is safe and secure.

Subject

ˈsʌbdʒɪkt

主題

Collocations: subject matter, subject line, subject to change

Antonyms: object, topic, issue

Synonyms: theme, focus, area

The report will cover a wide range of subjects related to sustainability.

Seek

siːk

尋求

Collocations: seek advice, seek employment, seek opportunities

Antonyms: avoid, evade, shun

Synonyms: look for, search for, pursue

Many people seek a better work-life balance.

Satisfactory

ˌsætɪsˈfæktəri

滿意的

Collocations: satisfactory performance, satisfactory results, less than satisfactory

Antonyms: unsatisfactory, inadequate, poor

Synonyms: acceptable, adequate, sufficient

The quality of the product was deemed satisfactory.

Confirmation

ˌkɒnfərˈmeɪʃn

確認

Collocations: confirmation email, confirmation number, require confirmation

Antonyms: denial, rejection, refusal

Synonyms: verification, validation, ratification

Please provide confirmation of your attendance at the event.

Unable

ʌnˈeɪbl

無法

Collocations: unable to attend, unable to complete, unable to participate

Antonyms: able, capable, competent

Synonyms: incapable, incompetent, inept

I am unable to take on additional responsibilities at this time.

Payment

ˈpeɪmənt

付款

Collocations: make a payment, accept payment, payment terms

Antonyms: receipt, income, revenue

Synonyms: remittance, settlement, reimbursement

We accept various forms of payment for your convenience.

Measure

ˈmɛʒər

措施

Collocations: take measures, security measures, preventive measures

Antonyms: inaction, negligence, omission

Synonyms: action, step, precaution

The company has implemented strict measures to ensure data privacy.

Bargain

ˈbɑrɡɪn

便宜貨

Collocations: drive a hard bargain, bargain hunter, bargain price

Antonyms: rip-off, overcharge, extortion

Synonyms: deal, discount, sale

This product is a real bargain at that price.

Stock

stɒk

存貨

Collocations: in stock, out of stock, stock levels

Antonyms: shortage, scarcity, lack

Synonyms: supply, inventory, merchandise

We have limited stock remaining, so act quickly.

Affordability

əˌfɔrdəˈbɪlɪti

affordability

Collocations: affordability issue, affordability crisis, housing affordability

Antonyms: unaffordability, costliness, expensiveness

Synonyms: inexpensiveness, reasonableness, low cost

The company strives to offer affordable products for all consumers.

Clientele

ˌklaɪənˈtɛl

顧客群

Collocations: upscale clientele, diverse clientele, loyal clientele

Antonyms: suppliers, vendors, providers

Synonyms: customers, patrons, clients

The restaurant caters to a sophisticated clientele.

Acclaim

əˈkleɪm

讚譽

Collocations: critical acclaim, widespread acclaim, win acclaim

Antonyms: criticism, condemnation, disapproval

Synonyms: praise, commendation, applause

The film has received widespread acclaim from critics.

Represent

ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt

代表

Collocations: represent a company, represent a client, represent the interests

Antonyms: misrepresent, falsify, distort

Synonyms: act for, speak for, advocate

Our team will represent you in negotiations with the supplier.

Rating

ˈreɪtɪŋ

評級

Collocations: high rating, low rating, rating system

Antonyms: unrated, unranked, unclassified

Synonyms: ranking, score, grade

The restaurant has consistently received high ratings for its food and service.

Encompass

ɪnˈkʌmpəs

包括

Collocations: encompass a wide range, encompass all aspects, encompass the entire

Antonyms: exclude, omit, leave out

Synonyms: include, cover, comprise

The project will encompass several different components.

# Finalize

ˈfaɪnəlɑɪz

最終定案

Collocations: finalize plans, finalize details, finalize contract

Antonyms: initiate, begin, start

Synonyms: complete, conclude, finish

We need to finalize the budget proposal by the end of the week.

# Market

ˈmɑrkɪt

市場

Collocations: market share, target market, enter a market

Antonyms: production, supply, provision

Synonyms: marketplace, consumer base, clientele

The company is exploring new markets for its products.

# Retail

ˈriːteɪl

零售

Collocations: retail store, retail price, retail industry

Antonyms: wholesale, bulk, mass

Synonyms: sell, vend, merchandise

Our products are available at leading retail outlets nationwide.

# Commodity

kəˈmɑdɪti

商品

Collocations: commodity prices, commodity trading, agricultural commodity

Antonyms: scarcity, rarity, uniqueness

Synonyms: goods, product, merchandise

Oil is a highly traded global commodity.

# Quote

kwoʊt

報價

Collocations: get a quote, price quote, quote a rate

Antonyms: fact, reality, truth

Synonyms: estimate, approximation, bid

Please provide a quote for the requested services.

# Consignment

kənˈsaɪnmənt

寄售

Collocations: consignment shop, consignment sale, on consignment

Antonyms: purchase, acquisition, procurement

Synonyms: entrustment, commission, assignment

The artist sells her paintings on consignment at the local gallery.