下面這些非常有用的商務(wù)英語短語及表達方式，可以幫助你在貿(mào)開發(fā)信或商務(wù)溝通時更好地明白對方的意思，可以讓你寫出或說出更流利和地道的商務(wù)英語。每個短語都配有一個例子，可以幫助你在真實商務(wù)環(huán)境中使用這些短語。為大家提供《30個非常實用的商務(wù)英語表達方式》，歡迎閱讀。
    1.30個非常實用的商務(wù)英語表達方式
    1. 800 pound gorilla – 、的集團或公司
    例句：If we follow our plan to make this new software, we’re going to have a lot of competition, including from the 800 pound gorilla, Microsoft.
    2. (a rising tide that) lifts all boats – 普惠大眾
    例句：We’re only number three, but the current economic growth will lift all boats, so we’re sure to make a profit this year.
    3. an old hand – 老 江湖
    例句：He can help us set up a company in Beijing. He’s been working in China for many years and speaks Chinese fluently. He’s an old China hand.
    4. at the 11th hour – 臨陣磨槍
    例句：I was shocked that they reached an agreement at the eleventh hour after weeks of squabbling.
    5. on a shoestring – 拮據(jù)
    例句：They started their company on a shoestring and built it up to one of the largest companies in the world!
    6. bring to the table – 竭盡所能可以提供的東西
    例句：I will meet with Teacher Joe’s new company to show him what we can bring to the table.
    2.30個非常實用的商務(wù)英語表達方式
    1. carve out a niche – 找到一個你能控制的特殊市場
    例句：To succeed in this competitive world, you have to focus on part of it. Try to carve out a niche and be number one in that are.
    2. deep pockets – 財大氣粗
    例句：If there is a price war, we won’t win because we don’t have deep enough pockets.
    3. down time – 由于沒有設(shè)施設(shè)備而無法工作時
    例句：There will probably be a lot of down time at the conference, so I’m bringing a lot of paperwork.
    4. (draw) a line in the sand – 板上釘釘
    例句：We have to draw a line in the sand so they will see that this is really our final offer.
    5. free ride – 白吃白喝
    例句：Of course we should make them pay for our travel expenses. Why should we give them a free ride?
    6. from day one – 自始至終
    例句：Teacher Joe has been providing the best English-learning web site from day one!
    3.30個非常實用的商務(wù)英語表達方式
    1. get your foot in the door – 一個在將來可以變成一個大機會的小機會
    例句：Right now, I just want to get my foot in the door, so they can see what I can do. Next year I hope to start moving up in the company.
    2. I need it yesterday – 非常緊急
    例句：Can I send that report to you later this afternoon?” “No! I need that report yesterday!
    3. a two-way street – 兩全其美
    例句：We want to help you, but we need your help too. It should be a two-way street.
    4. it will never fly – 成不了
    例句：We don’t have to worry about their idea competing with ours. It will never fly.
    5. it’s a jungle out there – 困難重重，競爭激烈
    例句：Do you think a new company can survive without a unique product? It’s a real jungle out there!
    6. jump through hoops – 非常努力，使勁兒
    例句：He’s a tough boss. All of his subordinates have to jump through hoops to prove their loyalty to the company.
    4.30個非常實用的商務(wù)英語表達方式
    1. put your cards on the table – 掏心掏肺
    例句：I think it’s time to put all of our cards on the table. Here’s what we need…
    2. learning curve – 花時間才能學(xué)會新東西
    例句：This new software has a long learning curve, so we have to give our staff enough time to learn how to 　　use it well.
    3. level playing field – 所有的人或群體享有平等的條件
    例句：The WTO agreement helps to level the playing field, which gives us the chance to compete anywhere in the world.
    4. the lion’s share – 的部分
    例句：If we want the lion’s share of the profit, we’ll have to do the lion’s share of the work.
    5. number crunching – 數(shù)據(jù)分析/驗算
    例句：I’ll go back to my office and do some number crunching, then tell you the results tomorrow.
    6. pipe dream – 虛無縹緲的東西
    例句：Do you think we can really live on the moon some day, or is it just a pipe dream?
    5.30個非常實用的商務(wù)英語表達方式
    1. play hardball – 硬碰硬，強硬對待
    例句：If he tries to block this deal in any way, we’ll just have to start playing hardball.
    2. power lunch – 一個在飯局上完成的大買賣
    例句：The top executives met with their bankers at the best restaurant in town. It was a real power lunch!
    3. push the envelope – 超越現(xiàn)狀
    例句：Teacher Joe is always pushing the envelope by giving us new activities such as dictations, jokes and interesting discussion topics.
    4. put on the map – 揚名，出鏡，上榜
    例句：They’ve had some good products in the past, but nothing special. This new device is so good that it finally puts them on the map.
    5. savvy – 聰明的，有智慧的
    例句：He’s a savvy investor so there is a high probability this project will be successful.
    6. sea change – 大變動
    例句：Globalization has brought about a sea change. Those who don’t change will end up sinking!