便利生活無所阻 7-Eleven 崛起之路 An Empire of Convenience: The Story of 7-Eleven

Many young people will gain early work experience in retail or in a restaurant.
許多年輕人會初步在零售業或餐廳獲得工作經驗。

Best Buy is a major chain in the US that retails home electronics and computer products.
百思買是美國主要的連鎖店，零售販賣家電和電腦產品。

This perfume retails at $50 a bottle, but you can buy it here for just $40.
這罐香水零售價是一瓶 50 美元，但在這裡買只要40美元。

Our store buys products from the factory and earns a profit by selling them at a higher retail price. 
本店向工廠購買產品，再以較高的零售價出售它們以賺取利潤。

The stereo Trevor bought retail cost US$300, but it is on sale at a cheaper price online.
崔佛買的音響零售價為 300 美元，但現在網路上的特賣價更低。

I purchased some face masks and hand sanitizer at the store.
我在店裡買了些口罩和乾洗手。

I made a purchase of some face masks and hand sanitizer at the store.
我在店裡買了些口罩和乾洗手。

I bought some face masks and hand sanitizer at the store.
我在店裡買了些口罩和乾洗手。

You need proof of purchase to claim a refund.
你需要購買證明才能要求退款。

Companies like McDonald’s and KFC make lots of money by offering franchises to individuals who want to own restaurants.
像麥當勞和肯德基等的公司靠著提供特許經營權給想開餐廳的人而賺了很多錢。

Before the American Civil War, blacks in the United States were not able to participate in the franchise.
在美國內戰之前，美國黑人沒辦法參與投票。

The reason there are so many 7-Elevens is that the

company franchises its stores in many countries. 
有很多間 7-11 的原因是該公司在很多國家開設加盟店。

We cannot afford to take risks when somebody’s life is at stake.
當某人的生命有危險時，我們承擔不起風險。

The workers are automatically given a stake in the company.
員工們自動獲得公司的股份。

Many a government official has a stake in private enterprises.
許多政府官員與私人企業有利害關係。

Andrew thinks there’s no point in playing poker if the stakes are low.
安德魯認為如果賭注很低，那就沒有玩撲克牌的意義了。

The prime minister staked his reputation on the success of the vaccination program.
總理對疫苗計畫的成功賭上他的名譽。

Mr. Smith runs a major corporation.
史密斯先生經營一家大公司。

The visibility in the mountains improved after the rain stopped.
雨停後山上的能見度變好了。

That tropical island is not easily accessible. 
那座熱帶小島不易到達。

Confidential military documents are not accessible to the public.
一般大眾無法取得機密的軍事文件。

Aaron s poetry is accessible to people of all ages. 
艾倫寫的詩大人小孩都看得懂。