英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0803 - 解暑神药然并卵？

Topic 1-Millennial Tastes Impact Chinese Mergers¹ and Acquisitions²

 

A recent report states that Chinese acquirers overseas target technology, tourism and real estate companies.

 

Bear in mind China has more than 415m millennials born in the final two decades of the last century.

 

Topic 2-Is Huoxiang Zhengqi Liquid Effective to Treat Heatstroke?

 

This summer is hot! A large part of a China has been experiencing temperatures above 40 degrees, a sunstroke prevention guide has been publicized by China Central TV. Huoxiang Zhengqi Liquid, a familiar drink for Chinese people that is said to treat heatstroke, is on the list. However, is this treatment really effective?

 

Topic 3-Male and Female University Students Compare Expenses

 

An online survey compares the difference of spending habits between male and female college students from Chengdu, Sichuan Province. It found that the average expense of college students is 1084 Yuan and girls spend more than boys monthly. But once you have a girlfriend, expenses go up quite a bit.

 

Have they used the money wisely?                   

1 mergers   

n.（两个公司的）合并( merger的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Mergers fall into three categories: horizontal, vertical, and conglomerate. 合并分为以下三种：横向合并，纵向合并和混合合并。 来自辞典例句
• Many recent mergers are concentrated within specific industries, particularly in retailing, airlines and communications. 现代许多合并企业集中进行某些特定业务，在零售业、民航和通讯业中更是如此。 来自英汉非文学 - 政府文件

2 acquisitions   

获得( acquisition的名词复数 )； 获得者； （企业的）合并； （图书馆通过采购、交换赠阅等）图书资料的获得

参考例句：

• As a result, they have moved to divest themselves of losing acquisitions. 于是他们采取措施来摆脱那些使他们得不偿失的企业。 来自英汉非文学 - 政府文件
• By34 he was head of mergers and acquisitions at a big bank. 到了34岁，他就是某大银行兼并部门的负责人了。