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Traduzione e definizione
(an) outstanding (performance): (una performance) eccezionale, straordinaria
(an) outstanding (bill): (una fattura) in sospeso, non pagata
Esempi
- "We have branches all over the world, all these fees are necessary for us to provide outstanding service to our customers."
- "This letter should detail all prior communication that you've had with the client, the outstanding invoices, and the total amount owed to your company."
- "I believe that the post at the Delavigne Corporation is perfect for me, as my passion for pleasing people and providing outstanding customer service is well-suited to this position's needs."
- "Bruno : My other major concern is the interest rates on our outstanding loans."
- "We turn our attention now to Sweden, a country best known for its delicious meatballs, outstanding ice hockey players and the 70's pop quintet ABBA."
- "Even more worrisome is the variable interest rate on our outstanding loans."
- "My research of the Delavigne Corporation leads me to believe that this position is perfect for me, as my passion for pleasing people and providing outstanding customer service is well-suited to this position's needs."
- "Of course, if we can sell a few more bottles of fragrance in the process, then that would be outstanding."
- "326 days have passed since you confirmed receipt of the delivery, yet payment is still outstanding."
- "We're known for our dairy products, wildlife, stunning natural beauty, and our outstanding rugby team."
- "Sam : You're concerned about the interest rates on your outstanding loans."
Esercizio 1
Icarus mentions "outstanding loans" in his email.
"A loan" is money .
In this context, an "outstanding loan" refers to a loan .
In this context, an "outstanding loan" refers to a loan .
Icarus mentions "outstanding loans" in his email.
"A loan" is money borrowed from the bank or elsewhere 1.
In this context, an "outstanding loan" refers to a loan which hasn't yet been paid off 2.
In this context, an "outstanding loan" refers to a loan which hasn't yet been paid off 2.
1 borrowed from the bank or elsewhere : A "loan" is a sum of money given or lent to an individual or a company from a lending institution, usually a bank. "Loans" are given with terms and conditions for repayment: the time frame for repayment, interest, etc. Note that a loan is not necessarily money, and not necessarily from a bank. For example, "my brother loaned me his leather jacket for my date".
1 placed in stocks and bonds: A "loan" is not money placed in stocks and bonds. Money placed in stocks and bonds are generally referred to as "investments".
1 charged for overdrawing an account: A "loan" is not the money charged for "overdrawing" an account. To "overdraw" an account means to withdraw or "take out" more money than exists in the account. Many banks charge a fee for overdrawing an account. These fees are called "overdraft" fees.
1 placed in real estate: Money placed in real estate is not called "a loan", however it is possible to take out a loan for an investment in real estate. "Real Estate" refers to the property industry: buying, selling, renting apartments and homes, developing land, etc.
1 given as a grant or subsidy: "Loans" are never "grants or "subsidies", which refer to sums of money given by the government or educational institutions to finance research projects, studies, etc. "Grants" and "subsidies" are generally given to qualified applicants who make a strong argument for the value of their research. Educational grants are often called "scholarships. A 'subsidy" is money which is given (generally by the government) in support of an enterprise regarded as being 'in the public interest"
2 which hasn't yet been paid off: The adjective "outstanding" has several meanings, however in a financial context, when we talk about "outstanding loans" or an "outstanding debt" we are referring to a loan which has not yet been paid, or fully reimbursed. The phrasal verb "to pay off" has two meanings: it means to fully pay a debt or loan, OR "to bribe", which is to pay someone (usually an authority) in exchange for a favor or service.
2 for overseas investments: An "outstanding loan" is unrelated to any overseas investments. Although a loan might be given to someone for "overseas investments" the term "outstanding" does not indicate this. "Overseas" is synonymous with "abroad" and refers to a location in a different country than that of the speaker uses as a point of reference.
2 for exceptional transactions: Although in a different context, "outstanding" can express the sense of "excellence" or even being "exceptional", in a financial context, the term expresses a very different meaning.
2 for customers with excellent credit: Although in a different context, "outstanding" can express the sense of "excellence", in a financial context, the term expresses a very different meaning.
Esercizio 2
"All these fees are necessary for us to provide outstanding service to our customers".
In this context, outstanding means .
In this context, outstanding means .
"All these fees are necessary for us to provide outstanding service to our customers".
In this context, outstanding means excellent.
In this context, outstanding means excellent.
excellent: This is correct. When Sam talks about "outstanding service", he is referring to "excellent" or "superior" service. Note also an alternative use of this term: earlier in this episode, Icarus mentioned "outstanding loans", which in a financial context refers to an "unpaid" debt or loan.
unpaid: In a financial context, "outstanding" can indicate that a loan or debt is "unpaid" (not reimbursed), however here it is being used to describe "high-quality" or "excellent" service.
supplementary: "Outstanding" does not express that something is "supplementary" or "additional".
complimentary: "Outstanding" does not express that something is "complimentary" or "free of charge".
Esercizio 3
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in the broadcast.
You are given hints after each sentence.
When Icarus was a young boy, his father got a new job in Australia, so his family moved . (abroad, across the ocean)
Icarus' new teachers said that his mathematical skills were . (exceptional, extraordinary, excellent)
Icarus missed American cuisine, however. He didn't like dishes like kangaroo and crocodile steak. (non-native, from a different country)
Most of all, Icarus didn't like taking boomerang lessons at school, but the lessons were for all students, so he was required to attend. (required, mandatory, obligatory)
You are given hints after each sentence.
When Icarus was a young boy, his father got a new job in Australia, so his family moved . (abroad, across the ocean)
Icarus' new teachers said that his mathematical skills were . (exceptional, extraordinary, excellent)
Icarus missed American cuisine, however. He didn't like dishes like kangaroo and crocodile steak. (non-native, from a different country)
Most of all, Icarus didn't like taking boomerang lessons at school, but the lessons were for all students, so he was required to attend. (required, mandatory, obligatory)
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in the broadcast.
You are given hints after each sentence.
When Icarus was a young boy, his father got a new job in Australia, so his family moved overseas 1. (abroad, across the ocean)
Icarus' new teachers said that his mathematical skills were outstanding 2. (exceptional, extraordinary, excellent)
Icarus missed American cuisine, however. He didn't like foreign 3 dishes like kangaroo and crocodile steak. (non-native, from a different country)
Most of all, Icarus didn't like taking boomerang lessons at school, but the lessons were compulsory 4 for all students, so he was required to attend. (required, mandatory, obligatory)
You are given hints after each sentence.
When Icarus was a young boy, his father got a new job in Australia, so his family moved overseas 1. (abroad, across the ocean)
Icarus' new teachers said that his mathematical skills were outstanding 2. (exceptional, extraordinary, excellent)
Icarus missed American cuisine, however. He didn't like foreign 3 dishes like kangaroo and crocodile steak. (non-native, from a different country)
Most of all, Icarus didn't like taking boomerang lessons at school, but the lessons were compulsory 4 for all students, so he was required to attend. (required, mandatory, obligatory)
1 overseas: The term "overseas" refers to land or countries far from your native country. The term specifically refers to countries "across a sea or ocean", however the term can be used to describe a country "abroad". In this report, Bjorn mentions that frequent "overseas" travel has helped Swedish people learn English.
2 outstanding: The word "outstanding" means excellent or prominent. In the report, Brent says that Sweden is famous for "its outstanding ice-hockey players". He means that Sweden is well known for having very good ice-hockey players. Note that "outstanding" has other meanings in different contexts.
3 foreign: The term "foreign" refers to anyone or anything coming from another country. In this report, Bjorn talks about Sweden's "strong foreign trade policy". Other examples: America's foreign trade policy is an open system where there are few restrictions on trade with other countries.
4 compulsory: The word "compulsory" refers to something "required" or "obligatory". Bjorn reports that in Sweden, "English has actually been a compulsory subject in schools for 60 years". He means that students in Sweden are required to learn English at school. Example: It is compulsory to wear white tennis shoes when walking on the tennis courts.
Esercizio 4
Bethany advises Philip about a letter he should write.
Which of the following information or items does Bethany tell Philip to include in his letter?
Remember that there may be more than one correct answer!
Which of the following information or items does Bethany tell Philip to include in his letter?
Remember that there may be more than one correct answer!
Bethany advises Philip about a letter he should write.
Which of the following information or items does Bethany tell Philip to include in his letter?
Remember that there may be more than one correct answer!
Which of the following information or items does Bethany tell Philip to include in his letter?
Remember that there may be more than one correct answer!
Bethany does not advise Philip to include this notice. In fact, she tells him to state that he has the "intention to commence legal action against the debtor". This legal action has not yet begun, although it will if the situation is not resolved.
Philip should include this information in his letter. Bethany tells Philip to note "the total amount owed to (his) company", referring to the full amount of money that the client needs to pay. To "owe (Bruno some money)" means to "be in debt (to Bruno)" or to "need to pay (Bruno)". A "figure" is a value expressed in numbers, e.g. 64, or 456,061.
This is one of the things Philip should include in his letter. Bethany says that the letter "should detail all prior communication that (Philip has) had with the client". This means that Philip should include a list of the contact he has had with his difficult client. "Prior (correspondence)" refers to "past" or "previous" correspondence. This may include letters, emails, faxes, or phone calls.
Philip should include this in his letter. Bethany tells him to include "the outstanding invoices", which means that Philip should send the clients copies of the bills which have not yet been paid. An "outstanding bill" is money owed for goods or services, which remains to be paid.
Esercizio 5
Fill in the blanks with terms used in Philip's letter.
This term means "late", "delayed". "Your payment on this item is now by 3 weeks. Please pay in full as soon as possible."
This term means "to be in debt to". "You me $9.50 for the cocktail I bought you last month."
This term means "unpaid" or "not yet dealt with". "I have paid $500 of the total cost of $3000, which means that $2500 is the balance on the car."
This term means "late", "delayed". "Your payment on this item is now by 3 weeks. Please pay in full as soon as possible."
This term means "to be in debt to". "You me $9.50 for the cocktail I bought you last month."
This term means "unpaid" or "not yet dealt with". "I have paid $500 of the total cost of $3000, which means that $2500 is the balance on the car."
Fill in the blanks with terms used in Philip's letter.
This term means "late", "delayed". "Your payment on this item is now overdue 1 by 3 weeks. Please pay in full as soon as possible."
This term means "to be in debt to". "You owe 2 me $9.50 for the cocktail I bought you last month."
This term means "unpaid" or "not yet dealt with". "I have paid $500 of the total cost of $3000, which means that $2500 is the outstanding 3 balance on the car."
This term means "late", "delayed". "Your payment on this item is now overdue 1 by 3 weeks. Please pay in full as soon as possible."
This term means "to be in debt to". "You owe 2 me $9.50 for the cocktail I bought you last month."
This term means "unpaid" or "not yet dealt with". "I have paid $500 of the total cost of $3000, which means that $2500 is the outstanding 3 balance on the car."
1 overdue: "Overdue" is the right answer here. Payment which is "overdue" is late: it should have already been paid, but has not. Another example: "Thank you for your answer at last. It was long overdue". (Here, "long overdue" means "very late").
2 owe: "Owe" is the right answer here. To "owe someone (money)" is to be in debt to them: you should pay them this money. Example: "I still owe the bank $800 because of the loan I took out to buy my new car".
3 outstanding: "Outstanding" is the best choice here. An "outstanding (bill)" is one which has not yet been paid or "dealt with". In another context, "outstanding" can mean "extraordinary". Some examples: "Jimi is an outstanding guitarist", "You still have three outstanding bills".
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