商务英语：今日热词——被弃用
《财富》(中文版)
2011年12月01日
EXAMPLE: On a shelf in the closet of my elderly uncle's office I found a new laptop computer that was just gathering dust; I think he was too shy to admit he couldn't operate it.
在我年老的叔叔的办公室壁柜的架子上，我发现了一台未用过的新笔记本电脑；我想他不好意思承认自己不会用电脑。
在我年老的叔叔的办公室壁柜的架子上，我发现了一台未用过的新笔记本电脑；我想他不好意思承认自己不会用电脑。
今日单词：
| 单词 | squeegee |
| 中文释义 |
橡皮刷 |
| 英文释义 |
(noun) A tool for cleaning windows that has a short handle and a perpendicular blade edged with rubber or leather. |
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例句 |
EXAMPLE: A skillful janitor can clean windows perfectly with just a bucket of hot soapy water and a squeegee. 一个熟练的保洁员只需一桶热肥皂水和一把橡皮刷就能把窗户打扫得干干净净。 |
今日短语：
| 短语 | to be just gathering dust |
| 中文释义 |
被弃用 |
| 英文释义 |
(IDIOM) To be available but unused; neglected |
| 例句 |
EXAMPLE: On a shelf in the closet of my elderly uncle's office I found a new laptop computer that was just gathering dust; I think he was too shy to admit he couldn't operate it. 在我年老的叔叔的办公室壁柜的架子上，我发现了一台未用过的新笔记本电脑；我想他不好意思承认自己不会用电脑 |
