BBC地道英語口語:E business 電子商務
Helen: This is Real English from BBC Learning English. I’m Helen.
Jean: And I’m Jean.
Helen: Today we’re going to look at words and phrases that have recently become part of the English language.
Jean: 在我們的Real English地道英語節目中，我們要來學學當今英國最新出現的一些新詞彙和新說法。Now Helen，今天我們要學的新詞是什麼呢?
Helen: Today’s expression is 'e-business'.
Jean: E-business. 什麼意思呢？
Helen: Well, e-business is electronic business. It means any business done using the internet.
Jean: 就是說，e-business是使用因特網的商務運作。
Helen: That's right. You could say 'E-business has grown very much in China recently.'
Jean: 你的意思是，這些公司是通過使用因特網來賺錢，對嗎？
Helen: That’s right.
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A: Why did you close your office?
B: Well, it’s all e-business these days, so I can just work from home on my computer.
C: Do you think we should start an e-business service?
D: Why not? It could be bring in sales in 24-7. I’m sure our customers would love it.
Jean: So Helen, what type of companies use e-business?
Helen: Well, anything to do with computers can be e-business. A lot of travel companies use e-business too.
Jean: Yes, that’s true, I have used online booking systems.
Helen: Yes. It is very easy to buy plane tickets or reserve a hotel room on the internet.
Jean: But you have to be careful with your credit card details.
Helen: That’s a very good tip. Now let’s recap e-business means:
Jean: E-business就是網上的電子商務的意思。Unfortunately we have to go now.
Helen: Yes, that’s all we have time for. You’ve been listening to Real English from BBC Learning English. Join us again soon.
Jean: See you next time.
