Commence
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定义
to commence: 开始
Pronunciation examples
UK: He says he wants to commence legal proceedings against me!
US: The opera will commence in four-and-a-half minutes.
示例
- "Bethany : I may commence legal proceedings to recover the debt, without further notice to you..."
- "Commence recording now."
- "Admiral Jones : Commencing recording now."
- "You also need to state your intention to commence legal action against the debtor-"
- "The case of Brian Jones versus Delavigne Corp will now commence."
- "The case of Jones, Brian Jones versus Corp, Delavigne Corp will now commence."
- "Robot : Commence Gymglish Episode Creation sequence."
- "If the matter is not resolved within four business days, I may commence legal proceedings to recover the debt, without further notice to you, and this letter may be tendered in court as evidence of your failure to attempt settlement."
练习 1
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.
练习 2
Bethany dictates a very important sentence to Philip. Complete the sentence by filling in the blanks below with the words she uses.
"If the matter is not resolved , I may to the , without to you, and this letter may be tendered in as of your to ."
"If the matter is not resolved , I may to the , without to you, and this letter may be tendered in as of your to ."
Bethany dictates a very important sentence to Philip. Complete the sentence by filling in the blanks below with the words she uses.
"If the matter is not resolved within 1 four 2 business 3 days 4, I may commence 5 legal 6 proceedings 7 to recover 8 the debt 9, without further 10 notice 11 to you, and this letter may be tendered in court 12 as evidence 13 of your failure 14 to attempt 15 settlement 16."
"If the matter is not resolved within 1 four 2 business 3 days 4, I may commence 5 legal 6 proceedings 7 to recover 8 the debt 9, without further 10 notice 11 to you, and this letter may be tendered in court 12 as evidence 13 of your failure 14 to attempt 15 settlement 16."
1 within: "Within" is the correct term here. "Within" shares a similar meaning with "in" or "inside". To do something "within four days" is to do it in "under four days".
2 four: "Four" is the correct term here. Bethany says that the matter should be "resolved within four working days".
3 business: "Business" is the correct term here. The issue should be resolved "within four business days". A "business day" or "working day" is a day on which companies function. This is usually five days per week: Monday to Friday.
4 days: "Days" is the correct term here. The issue should be resolved "within four business days". A "business day" or "working day" is a day on which companies function. This is usually five days per week: Monday to Friday.
5 commence: "Commence" is the correct term here. Bethany says that Philip's company may "commence legal proceedings". To "commence" shares a similar meaning with to "begin" or to "start".
6 legal: "Legal" is the correct term here. "Legal" is an adjective derived from the term "law". "Legal proceedings" refer to action taken in a court of law.
7 proceedings: "Proceedings" is the correct term here. The term "proceedings" refers to a particular "course of action" or "measure". Here, Bethany is talking about "legal proceedings", which refers to "legal action", such as a court case to recover the money owed to the Delavigne Corporation.
8 recover: "Recover" is the correct term here. In this context, the term "to recover" means "to get back" or "to regain". Here, Bethany is talking about "recovering a debt", meaning "to collect a sum of money".
9 debt: "Debt" is the correct term here. A "debt" is something (usually money) owed to someone. Here, Bethany is talking about "recovering a debt", meaning "to collect a sum of money". Example: "I have a huge debt because I went to University".
10 further: "Further" is the correct term here. In this context, the term "further" shares a similar meaning with "more" or "additional". Bethany says that no "further notice" will be given, meaning that no additional warning will be given to the client before legal action is taken against them.
11 notice: "Notice" is the correct term here. The term "notice" shares a similar meaning with "warning" in this context. Bethany says that no "further notice" will be given to the client if payment is not remitted immediately. Example: "You must give me advance notice when you want to borrow my clothes".
12 court: "Court" is the correct term here. A "court (of law)" is the place where, among other things, trials take place to judge whether people are guilty or innocent of crimes. To "tender (a letter) in court" is to use or present it as "evidence" or "proof".
13 evidence: "Evidence" is the correct term here. The term "evidence" shares a similar meaning with "proof". It is often used in a legal context.
14 failure: "Failure" is the correct term here. A "failure (to do something)" describes an "omission" or "lack" of action. Example: "You failed to reply in time, so the offer is no longer valid". In another context, a "failure" is the opposite of a "success".
15 attempt: "Attempt" is the correct term here. "To attempt" shares a similar meaning with "to try" or "to make an effort". Here, Bethany says that the client has failed "to attempt settlement", meaning that the client hasn't tried to pay the Delavigne Corp the money they owe.
16 settlement: "Settlement" is the correct term here. In this context, a "settlement" is an "arrangement" or "satisfaction of a demand". Here, it refers to the payment of a sum of money.
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