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Everyday Expressions

It's your business to take care of the kids. (你的职责是照顾孩子。)

What line of business are you in? (你从事那一行?)

John wants to go into business when he leaves university.

Street Talks

A: Hi Bob, how's business? (情况如何)

B: Just okay.

A: Okay, enough small talk. Let's get down to business/talk business. (谈正题吧)

B: Good idea.

A: Since we're good friends, you don't have to pay me.

B: No, I can't accept it. Business is business.

A: Joanna, will you go out with me tonight?

B: I'd like to, but I'm afraid I can't. I have another date tonight.

A: With who?

B: David! C'mon! It's none of your business. (你就别管了)

A: Why are you so happy?

B: Well, the bank just called and agreed to finance us. So we are in business now, buddy!

A: Hi Jane where's your husband?

B: He's away on business.

I majored in bookkeeping in business school.

There is a war going on, for God's sake! We can't go on business as usual.

Be careful, these guys mean business.

谚语 Proverbs

Business makes a man as well as tries him. 事业既会考验人,也会造就人。

Business is the salt of life. 事业是人生之盐,不可缺少。

Business neglected is business lost. 疏忽必失。