release /rɪˈliːs/
(verb) to let somebody come out of a place where they have been kept or stuck and unable to leave or move
Example: The film was finally released to movie theaters after many delays
(verb) to let somebody come out of a place where they have been kept or stuck and unable to leave or move
Example: The film was finally released to movie theaters after many delays
sample /ˈsæmpl/
(noun) a number of people or things taken from a larger group and used in tests to provide information about the group
Example: A sample of the population taking the new medicine was surveyed to determine whether it caused side effects
(noun) a number of people or things taken from a larger group and used in tests to provide information about the group
Example: A sample of the population taking the new medicine was surveyed to determine whether it caused side effects
coupon /ˈkuːpɑːn/
(noun) a small piece of printed paper that you can exchange for something or that gives you the right to buy something at a cheaper price than normal
Example: With this coupon you can have a free dinner in our restaurant.
(noun) a small piece of printed paper that you can exchange for something or that gives you the right to buy something at a cheaper price than normal
Example: With this coupon you can have a free dinner in our restaurant.
Give a speech /ɡɪv ə spiːtʃ/
(verb)
Example: A woman is giving a speech to the audience.
(verb)
Example: A woman is giving a speech to the audience.
Behind schedule bɪˈhaɪnd ˈskeʤʊl
Prep+N
Example: The talk on renewable energy is going to start 20 minutes behind schedule.
Prep+N
Example: The talk on renewable energy is going to start 20 minutes behind schedule.
Offer a discount /ˈɒfər/ /ə/ /ˈdɪskaʊnt/
(verb)
Example: He's planning to offer a discount on the overseas travel package.
(verb)
Example: He's planning to offer a discount on the overseas travel package.
(on) total purchase (/ɒn/) /ˈtəʊtl/ /ˈpɜːʧəs/
(noun)
Example: We will give you a 3% extra discount on your total purchase.
(noun)
Example: We will give you a 3% extra discount on your total purchase.
Quantity discount /ˈkwɒntɪti/ /ˈdɪskaʊnt/
(noun)
Example: I'm afraid we don't apply quantity discounts on orders fewer than 50.
(noun)
Example: I'm afraid we don't apply quantity discounts on orders fewer than 50.
Pride oneself’s in doing sth /praɪd/
(verb)
Example: We pride ourselves in selling fresh products to our community.
(verb)
Example: We pride ourselves in selling fresh products to our community.
Receive a discount /rɪˈsiːv/ /ə/ /ˈdɪskaʊnt/
(verb)
Example: If you reserve any international flight during the week, you will receive a 20% discount.
(verb)
Example: If you reserve any international flight during the week, you will receive a 20% discount.
Special deal /ˈspɛʃəl/ /diːl/
(noun)
Example: I'm pleased to announce that Groger's special deals will be available for the next week.
(noun)
Example: I'm pleased to announce that Groger's special deals will be available for the next week.
For free /fɔː/ /friː/
(adjective)
Example: And if you buy one of our knives, we'll give you a table cloth for free.
(adjective)
Example: And if you buy one of our knives, we'll give you a table cloth for free.
Be entitled to/ eligible for sth /biː/ /ɪnˈtaɪtld/ /tuː/ /ˈɛlɪʤəbl/ /fɔː/
(adjective)
Example: You are entitled to the same discount by entering the 4-digit code on the back of the coupon.
(adjective)
Example: You are entitled to the same discount by entering the 4-digit code on the back of the coupon.
A blowout sale /ə/ /ˈbləʊˈaʊt/ /seɪl/
(noun)
Example: I'm happy to announce that our children's book section on the second floor is having a blowout sale today
(noun)
Example: I'm happy to announce that our children's book section on the second floor is having a blowout sale today
A special gift /ə/ /ˈspɛʃəl/ /gɪft/
(noun)
Example: Plus, for any order over 50 dollars, a beach towel will be given out as a special gift.
(noun)
Example: Plus, for any order over 50 dollars, a beach towel will be given out as a special gift.
opening ceremony /ˈəʊpnɪŋ/ /ˈsɛrɪməni/
(noun)
Example: I heard the opening ceremony is pretty much a 'must-see' for everyone.
(noun)
Example: I heard the opening ceremony is pretty much a 'must-see' for everyone.
Commence at /kəˈmɛns/ /æt/
(verb)
Example: The opening ceremony commences at 3 p.m.
(verb)
Example: The opening ceremony commences at 3 p.m.
Prepare for sth /prɪˈpeə/ /fɔː/
(verb)
Example: They are preparing for the opening next week.
(verb)
Example: They are preparing for the opening next week.
Express sth /ɪksˈprɛs/
(verb)
Example: As director of operations, I can only try to express how proud I am.
(verb)
Example: As director of operations, I can only try to express how proud I am.
Celebrate sth /ˈsɛlɪbreɪt/
(verb)
Example: To celebrate the occasion, the hospital has decided to hold a special ceremony on Saturday.
(verb)
Example: To celebrate the occasion, the hospital has decided to hold a special ceremony on Saturday.
Launch a product /lɔːnʧ/ /ə/ /ˈprɒdʌkt/
(verb)
Example: When a company launches a product, they have to consider the Internet.
(verb)
Example: When a company launches a product, they have to consider the Internet.
Product range /ˈprɒdʌkt/ /reɪnʤ/
(noun)
Example: It is still a new company with a limited product range.
(noun)
Example: It is still a new company with a limited product range.
Range of colors /reɪnʤ/ /ɒv/ /ˈkʌləz/
(noun)
Example: A wide range of colors is available for this camera.
(noun)
Example: A wide range of colors is available for this camera.
Brand new design /brænd/ /njuː/ /dɪˈzaɪn/
(noun)
Example: The sales team has to work on the brand-new design of the product.
(noun)
Example: The sales team has to work on the brand-new design of the product.
Specifications /ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
(noun) a detailed description of how something is, or should be, designed or made
Example: All products are made exactly to the customer’s specifications.
(noun) a detailed description of how something is, or should be, designed or made
Example: All products are made exactly to the customer’s specifications.
Apply for /əˈplaɪ/ /fɔː/
(verb)
Example: Anyone with the suitable skill can apply for this job.
(verb)
Example: Anyone with the suitable skill can apply for this job.
Job-hunting /ʤɒb/- /ˈhʌntɪŋ/
(noun)
Example: How’s the job-hunting going?
(noun)
Example: How’s the job-hunting going?
Competitive /kəmˈpetətɪv/
(adjective) used to describe a situation in which people or organizations compete against each other
Example: The rate of emerging graduates is increasing daily, making the labor market very competitive.
(adjective) used to describe a situation in which people or organizations compete against each other
Example: The rate of emerging graduates is increasing daily, making the labor market very competitive.
application form /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /fɔːm/
(noun)
Example: Please fill in this application form to complete the recruiting process.
(noun)
Example: Please fill in this application form to complete the recruiting process.
Job description /ˈdʒɑːb dɪskrɪpʃn/
(noun) a written description of the exact work and responsibilities of a job
Example: You should read the job description before applying for it.
(noun) a written description of the exact work and responsibilities of a job
Example: You should read the job description before applying for it.
Offer a job /ˈɒfər/ /ə/ /ʤɒb/
(verb)
Example: After 2 interviews, they offer him a job in purchasing department
(verb)
Example: After 2 interviews, they offer him a job in purchasing department