



brainstorm 作及物動詞時,受詞可以是集思廣益後的產物,即想法,這時候 brainstorm 有「想出」的意思。如果受詞是團體討論的內容,如建議、議題或計畫,此時 brainstorm 的意思是「一起討論」。
The team members brainstormed some brilliant ideas.
組員集思廣益,想了一些絕妙的點子。(「絕妙的點子」是集思廣益的成果。)
討論的過程中不免會有同事跟提出誇張的提案,這時就用這句回覆他吧
The overall cost of the project was too high to afford.
這個計畫的總成本高到難以負擔。
無論是個人或企業,規劃預算(budget)非常重要,精確規劃預算才能掌控資金、讓計畫順利執行。所以預算、成本和可能的獲利通常是主管評估所提交專案是否被批准的重要關鍵。
通常指較正式的文件如提案、企劃案、申請書等。它的名詞是 #submission,也是「提交;呈遞」的意思。
We have to submit completed projects by Monday.
我們必須在星期一前提交完成的方案。
budget 這個字常見的搭配用法有:
The next item on the agenda is our annual budget.
議程下一項是我們的年度預算案。
The project was completed within budget.
那個專案在預算內完成。
The board of directors approved the plan.
董事會批准了該計畫。(董事會有批准的權力)
John did not approve of the way the money would be spent.
約翰不贊同該筆款項的用法。(約翰不見得有決定款項該如何使用的權力)

Just give me the overall picture instead of detailed information.
只要告訴我大概的情況就好了,而不是細節資訊。
The principal thought that the overall result of the exams was quite satisfactory.
校長認為考試整體結果是很令人滿意的。
Overall, imports account for half of our economy.
大體而言,進口貿易占了我們一半的經濟。
I thought John was wearing overalls to protect his clothes, but it turns out they were a fashion statement.
我以為約翰穿連身工作褲來保護他的衣服,但結果那只是一種時尚。
It's a requirement that all applicants submit their resumes to the personnel manager no later than October 1st.
依規定,所有求職者最晚在 10 月 1 號以前要向人事經理遞交履歷表。
John refused to submit to the school bully.
約翰拒絕向那名學校惡霸低頭。
We have to carry out the project on a tight budget.
我們必須在有限的預算下完成案子。
We budgeted $3,000 for our month-long trip to Europe.
我們要到歐洲旅遊一個月,預算為 3 千美金。
To get the work done on time, you need to learn how to budget your time.
要準時完工的話,你就得學習如何審慎規劃你的時間。
The restaurant offers a budget lunch set.
這間餐廳提供了平價的午間套餐。
The application of the new data led to the success of the mission.
這些新資訊的運用使得任務順利達成。
It seems that this information has no practical application.
這項訊息似乎沒有實際效用。
Could you tell me how to fill out this application (form) for admission to that university?
你可以告訴我怎麼填寫那所大學的入學申請表格嗎?
This glue has many applications in both construction and home repair. 這種膠水在建築和居家修繕上用途多多。
Drive within the speed limit, or you’ll get a ticket.
要在速限內開車,不然你會被開罰單。
Phil likes to keep a pen within reach to write things down.
菲爾喜歡把筆放在觸手可及的地方,好把事情寫下來。
Since the sign says“ Apply within,” why don’t we just go inside and give it a try?
既然那標語寫著『請入內申請』,我們何不進去試試看呢?
The manager didn’t approve our plan.
經理沒有核准我們的計畫。
I felt very happy when the boss approved my proposal.
老闆核准我的提案時我感到很高興。
Father does not approve of our staying up late at night.
老爸不贊同我們熬夜。
I felt upset when nobody approved of my idea at the meeting.
會議上沒有人贊同我的點子,我感到很難過。
What's on the agenda this morning?
今早的議程為何?
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