2016年PETS4级考试写作短语实例用法

quality control 质量控制

a system for insuring that a standard level of quality is maintained

Example:

Our quality control division was separate from our manufacturing department so it was more effective at finding and correcting product mistakes before the products were shipped to customers.

To bring home the bacon

养家糊口，维持生计

to earn an income to support one‘s household

Example:

In addition to studying for his MBA， the young husband had to bring home the bacon for his sick wife and two infant children.

To build a better mousetrap

造一个更好的捕鼠器

to develop a new and improved product.

Example:

Some technology companies make the mistake of focusing on building a better mousetrap rather than focusing on the needs of their customers.

To come out of left field

出人意表的

BASEBALL TERM to be a complete surprise

Example:

When a typhoon came out of left field and destroyed the local airport， many tourist businesses on the tropical island failed.

To corner the market 囤积居奇

to gain control of a market for one‘s product，orto control available supply of a product

Example:

The clever， small manufacturing company cornered the market on essential parts for its field and grew prosperous by selling those parts at high prices to the huge companies that were its competitors.