business
意味: Commercial activity; a company or organisation engaged in trade
Business refers to commercial activities, trade, or a particular company or organisation. It can also mean a person's concern or affair ('none of your business'). Common expressions include 'get down to business' (start working seriously), 'mind your own business' (don't interfere), and 'business as usual' (normal operations continue).
例文
- She runs her own business selling handmade jewellery. 她经营自己的手工珠宝生意。Ella dirige su propio negocio de joyería artesanal.彼女はハンドメイドジュエリーを販売する自分のビジネスを経営しています。그녀는 수제 보석을 판매하는 자신의 사업을 운영하고 있습니다.
- Let's get down to business and discuss the proposal. 让我们言归正传,讨论一下这个提案。Vamos al grano y discutamos la propuesta.本題に入って提案について話し合いましょう。본론으로 들어가서 제안에 대해 논의합시다.
- That's none of your business. 那不关你的事。Eso no es asunto tuyo.それはあなたには関係ありません。그건 당신이 상관할 일이 아닙니다.
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使い方ガイド
場面: general
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Old English 'bisignes' meaning 'anxiety, occupation', derived from 'bisig' (busy). It originally described the state of being busy or occupied, gradually shifting to mean commercial enterprise by the 18th century.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
ストーリーと豆知識
The word 'business' comes from Old English 'bisignis' meaning 'anxiety' or 'occupation.' The spelling evolved through Middle English, and by the 18th century it had acquired its modern commercial meaning, moving from personal busyness to organised commerce.
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