今日は昨日に引き続きビジネス英会話5月号の Business Word Power
(増澤史子先生)の後半部分からの抜粋です。
(1)logistical work
後方支援活動 The contribution of ABC, a Japanese NGO, was recognized worldwide for its super efficientlogistical workin providing water.
(2)doctor
改ざんする、ごまかす Joe was immediately fired fordoctoringhis vitae.
(3)tout
大いに宣伝する When the merger was made, executivestoutedthe efficiencies, cost savings and profits that joint venture company would yield.
(4)small print
細目 ≒ fine print
When you buy an insurance policy, you must be careful not to overlook thesmall print.
(5)white goods
白モノ(冷蔵庫や洗濯機などの大型家電製品) cf. brown goods
テレビなど The marketing of household appliances is getting very competitive. Selling what used to be called"white goods"is getting harder.