情景会话口袋书人际篇 第562期:市场调研(5)(在线收听

   17. 20% of the people are attracted by the style.

  有两成的人们为款式所吸引。
  还能这样说:
  20% of the people like the style.
  The style can attract 20% of the people.
  18. Competition for this kind of product is tough.
  这种商品的竞争非常激烈。
  还能这样说:
  This kind of product is competitive.
  This kind of product is among fierce competition.
  应用解析:
  be tough with sb. 采取坚决态度,采取强硬手段;
  a tough nut 难以应付的问题或情况;
  as tough as old boots 很硬的,很老的、咬不动的;
  a tough customer 难对付的人
  19. The marketing methods put us several steps ahead of our main rivals.
  由于销售方法得当,我们超过主要对手几个等级。
  还能这样说:
  We surpass our main rivals because of the marketing methods.
  The marketing methods help us defeat our main competitors.
  应用解析:
  in step 步伐一致,和谐;
  keep step 齐步走;
  take steps to do sth. 采取行动;
  watch one's step 小心谨慎;
  step on it 快点走;
  step out of line 行为与众不同
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