词组 | enterprise |
释义 | enterprise /ˈentəpraɪz $ -tər-/ noun formal 1. companies and businesses in generaladjectives/nouns + enterpriseprivate enterprise (=companies that are not owned by the government) The government feels it cannot interfere in private enterprise.state/state-owned/public enterprise (=companies owned by the government) New Zealand Rail is a state-owned enterprise.local enterprise (=businesses in a particular area) The council is helping to support local enterprise.enterprise + nounsan enterprise zone (=an area created by the government to attract businesses) Many firms relocate to enterprise zones because of tax advantages.an enterprise economy (=an economic system in which there are many private businesses) An enterprise economy can generate wealth and reduce unemployment.an enterprise culture (=enthusiasm for creating new businesses) We need to create an enterprise culture.2. a company or businessadjectives/nouns + enterprisea large/large-scale enterprise The company has grown into a large-scale enterprise.a small/small-scale enterprise The tax will affect owners of small-scale enterprises consisting of up to ten people.a successful enterprise She is the owner of an extremely successful enterprise.a commercial/business enterprise If you are setting up your own business enterprise, your bank can help.an economic enterprise (=one that is intended to make money) It’s an economic enterprise, not a charity.an industrial enterprise (=a large business involving factories) The machines are sold to a range of industrial enterprises.3. an activity that someone is involved inadjectivesa dangerous/hazardous enterprise He was probably involved in a dangerous enterprise of some kind.a criminal enterprise In these countries, the government is secretly involved in large-scale criminal enterprises.an exciting enterprise She knew the trip would be an exciting enterprise.verbsundertake an enterprise (=do it) Why did you agree to undertake such a hazardous enterprise?embark on an enterprise (=start doing it) A few months after first discussing it, they were embarking on this most exciting of enterprises. |
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