 | | | E-business in action |
Helen: This is Real English from BBC Learning English. I’m Helen. Jean: And I’m Jean. (来源：专业英语学习网站 http://www.EnglishCN.com) Helen: Today we’re going to look at words and phrases that have recently become part of the English language. Jean: 在我们的Real English地道英语节目中，我们要来学学当今英国最新出现的一些新词汇和新说法。Now Helen，今天我们要学的新词是什么呢? Helen: Today’s expression is 'e-business'. Jean: E-business. 什么意思呢？ Helen: Well, e-business is electronic business. It means any business done using the internet. Jean: 就是说，e-business是使用因特网的商务运作。 Helen: That's right. You could say 'E-business has grown very much in China recently.' Jean: 你的意思是，这些公司是通过使用因特网来赚钱，对吗？ Helen: That’s right. Insert A: Why did you close your office? B: Well, it’s all e-business these days, so I can just work from home on my computer. C: Do you think we should start an e-business service? D: Why not? It could be bring in sales in 24-7. I’m sure our customers would love it. Jean: So Helen, what type of companies use e-business? Helen: Well, anything to do with computers can be e-business. A lot of travel companies use e-business too. Jean: Yes, that’s true, I have used online booking systems. Helen: Yes. It is very easy to buy plane tickets or reserve a hotel room on the internet. Jean: But you have to be careful with your credit card details. Helen: That’s a very good tip. Now let’s recap e-business means: Jean: E-business就是网上的电子商务的意思。Unfortunately we have to go now. Helen: Yes, that’s all we have time for. You’ve been listening to Real English from BBC Learning English. Join us again soon. Jean: See you next time. | 
