A: Yes. When I worked in the clothing boutique, I was required to constantlymultitask. On a daily basis I would have to receive and process any incomingdeliveries, answer any telephone and email queries, undertakestock management, complete daily administrative paperwork, and of course serve the customers with excellent customer service. Although it was sometimes a little hectic, the experience means that I am confident of my multitasking abilities.
Yes. When I was working as a personal assistant to Mr. Peterson, my previous employer, I had to multitask on a constant basis. I had to arrange appointments, prepare meetings, schedule travel, answer phone calls, and sometimes accompany him to important events. So, yes, I'm very used tomultitasking.
*Why do you change your jobs so often? 你為何經常換工作? *What are you expecting from this job? 你期待從這份工作當中獲得什麼? *Do you see any important trends in our industry? 你在我們這個產業裡有看見任何重要趨勢嗎? *Why did you leave your last job? 你上一個工作的離職原因為何? *How has your education prepared you for the job? 你所受的教育跟這份工作有何關連? 這些基本問題你都會回答嗎? 該怎麼回答才有加分效果,而不是讓雇主臉上多出三條線? 本書教你以最簡潔道地的英文,做出最得體的應對,前進外商不再是夢!
The teacher repeated the point three times because it's a mistake that students constantly make.
老師重複那個要點三次,因為那是學生經常犯的錯誤。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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incoming
[ˋɪn͵kʌmɪŋ]
a. 電話打來的,進來的
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delivery
[dɪˋlɪvərɪ]
n. 遞送;演講方式
There is no mail delivery on Sundays.
星期天郵差不送信。
I haven’t paid yet; I need to pay on delivery.
我還沒付款;我需要貨到付款。
Helen’s neighbor took delivery of the package for her.
海倫的鄰居幫她代收包裹。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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undertake
[͵ʌndɚˋtek]
vt. 承接,進行;承諾,保證
三態
undertake / undertook [͵ʌndɚˋtʊk] / undertaken
Prof. Smith undertook a project of writing a book on zoology.
史密斯教授接下了撰寫動物學專書的計畫。
I cannot undertake to finish the job by Friday.
我無法擔保星期五之前可以完工。
I cannot promise to finish the job by Friday.
我無法擔保星期五之前可以完工。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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stock
[stɑk]
vt. 儲存
n. 股票〔美〕;存貨,庫存;貯存(物)
=
share
Stock prices fell due to rumors of a company merger.
因為公司合併的傳聞甚囂塵上,股價便下跌了。
I’m sorry, but we no longer have that book instock.
很抱歉,那本書我們現在沒有貨。
We have a huge stock of quality sportswear on sale.
我們庫存了許多質料不錯的運動休閒服來賣。
We have a good stock of snacks in the cupboard― please help yourself.
我們的櫥櫃裡儲備了很多零食 ⸺ 請自取。
This shop stocks a wide range of outdoor equipment.
這家店備有多種的戶外用品。
There’s a typhoon coming, so we should stock up on bottled water.
颱風要來了,所以我們要多囤積些瓶裝水。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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administrative
[ədˋmɪnə͵stretɪv]
a. 管理的;行政的
For those who are interested in the job, please contact the administrativesection for application forms.
凡對此工作有興趣者,請與行政部門接洽索取申請書。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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hectic
[ˈhɛktɪk]
adj. 忙碌的
Kevin leads a hectic life as a stockbroker in London.
凱文在倫敦擔任股票經紀人,過著繁忙的生活。
多益金色
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assistant
[əˋsɪstənt]
n. 助理
a. 助理的
The boss always hires attractive personal assistants.
老闆總是僱用迷人的私人助理。
I was promoted to assistant manager last month.
我上個月被升為協理。
高中 Level 3
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employer
[ɪmˋplɔɪɚ]
n. 僱主,老闆
Barbie worked for the same employer for most of her life.
芭比一輩子大部分都是替同個老闆工作。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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constant
[ˋkɑnstənt]
n. 恆久不變的數量(常數);不變的事物
a. 持續的;穩定的
a. . 持續的;穩定的,持久不變的
The constant noise of the machine is driving me crazy.
機器不斷發出的噪音快把我逼瘋了。
The weather has been constant this week.
這星期的天氣很穩定。
The temperature in the fish tank remains a constant.
水族箱裡的溫度維持恆溫。
No matter what life threw at them, their love for each other remained a constant.
不論遇到什麼困難,他們仍對彼此堅貞不移。
The constant noise of the machine is driving me crazy.
機器不斷發出的噪音快把我逼瘋了。
According to the weather forecast, the weather will
be constant this week.
根據氣象預報,這週的天氣會很穩定。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 6
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accompany
[əˋkʌmpənɪ]
vt. 陪伴
Let me accompany you to your house.
讓我陪你回家吧。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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prioritize
[praɪˋɔrə͵taɪz]
vt. 視⋯⋯為第一優先
The service industry prioritizes customers' needs.
服務業視顧客需求為第一優先。
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coordination
[koˋɔrdn͵eʃən]
n. 協調
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simultaneously
[saɪməlˋtenɪəslɪ]
adv. 同時地
The runners touched the finish line almost simultaneously.
跑者幾乎同時抵達終點線。
英檢中高
高中 Level 6
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multiple
[ˋmʌltəp!]
a. 多重的,眾多的
Darren’s latest album consists of multiple versions of the same songs.
戴倫的最新專輯收錄了相同歌曲的許多版本。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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calendar
[ˋkæləndɚ]
n. 日曆
Look at the calendar and tell me what day it is today.
看一下日曆告訴我今天星期幾。
The Gregorian calendar is an example of a solar calendar.
格列高里曆是陽曆的一個例子。
高中 Level 2
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ensure
[ɪnˋʃʊr]
vt. 確保
=
insure
=
insure sth against...
The airline took precautions to ensure flight safety.
航空公司採取預防措施以確保飛航安全。
Hard work does not necessarily ensure success. Sometimes good luck counts.
努力工作並不確保成功。有時候好運蠻重要的。
高中 Level 4
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collaboration
[kə͵læbəˋreʃən]
n. 合作
=
cooperation
The collaborations between John Lennon and Paul McCartney produced some of the best songs in rock and roll history.
約翰•藍儂和保羅•麥卡尼間的合作產出了一些搖滾樂史上最棒的歌曲。
The company, in collaboration with many experienced software developers, has created several great apps that have become popular.
這間公司和許多有經驗的軟體開發商合作,已創造出一些很棒且受歡迎的應用程式。
高中 Level 5
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coordinate
[koˋɔrdnɪt]
vt. 協調
vt. & vi. 相稱
n. 座標;成套服裝(恆用複數)
a. 同等重要的
The planes spotted the enemy ship and reported the coordinates to the captain.
飛機發現敵軍船隻,並將座標回報給隊長。
The sales clerk showed the customer several sets of coordinates.
銷售員展示幾套套裝給顧客看。
Under the law, the separate branches of the government were all coordinate.
在法律之下,政府的各個分支部門都同等重要。
The boss appointed a new manager to coordinate the advertising and marketing department.
老闆指派一名新的經理以協調廣告部和行銷部。
This white skirt coordinates your sky blue sweater well!
這件白裙真襯你的天藍色毛衣。
People who care about fashion make sure their colors and styles coordinate.
關注潮流的人會確保他們的顏色和風格相配合。
高中 Level 5
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delegate
[ˋdɛləgət]
n. 代表
vt. 委派;把…委託給[(+to)]
=
assign
The delegates have discussed the problem for days without coming to a consensus. 代表們討論這個問題已好幾天了,仍未達成共識。
Mr. Thompson delegated many of the day-to-day details to his assistant.
湯普森先生將許多例行小事委派給他的助理處理。
A good manager needs to be able to delegate; otherwise, he or she won ’t be effective.
一名優秀的經理要能夠下放權力,不然他或她就沒有效率可言。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
Practical Phrases
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be used to + N/V-ing
習慣於……
Jack is used to driving to work.
傑克習慣開車去上班。
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at once
立刻,馬上
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keep track of...
隨時掌握……,持續追蹤……
It’s hard to keep track of all my old friends; in fact, I’ve lost contact with most of them. 和所有的老友保持聯繫很困難,事實上,我已經和他們大部分的人失聯了。