Remote
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定义
remote: 遥远的，远的，偏僻的
the remote control 远程控制
the remote server 远程服务器
Pronunciation examples
UK: Welcome to the remote island of Umbebango.
US: Pass me the remote control!
示例
- "No offense, Scott, but isn't New Zealand a little remote?"
- "Scott : It's not any more remote than Australia!"
- "In a remote village, Delavigne first met Horatio Oléré, a shaman of ambiguous origins."
- "In a remote village, Delavigne first met Horatio Oléré."
练习 1
According to Scott McCully, what advantages does New Zealand offer for a new Delavigne office?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
According to Scott McCully, what advantages does New Zealand offer for a new Delavigne office?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is correct. Scott McCully says that "rent prices are reasonable". "Rent prices" refer to the amount of money that ones pays to use or live in a building, apartment or office. A "reasonable (price)" is one which is affordable or moderate.
This is incorrect. Scott McCully does not say that New Zealanders are more qualified than Australians. To be "qualified" is be competent or to have qualifications.
This is correct. Scott McCully says that "with a bit of careful management, both the Sydney and the Wellington teams will enjoy some healthy competition." Scott is expressing an opinion that having 2 offices - one in Sydney and the other in Wellington - will encourage healthy rivalry, and will be a positive force in increasing sales results. "Competition" refers to "rivalry": people or companies that are in a contest against you.
This is correct. Scott McCully says that "corporate taxes are a lot lower than in Australia." "Corporate taxes" refers to the charges imposed by public authorities on the incomes of corporations.
This is incorrect. Scott McCully says that New Zealand isn't "any more remote than Australia", meaning that it is located just as far away as Australia.
练习 2
Fill in the blanks with terms that were used in the audio.
This term describes something which is "isolated", "distant" or "located far away". "He always dreamed of living in a farm, far away from any town."
This term refers to something which comes from another country. "We need someone who can speak at least 4 languages, preferably French, German, Spanish and Chinese."
This term describes something which is "isolated", "distant" or "located far away". "He always dreamed of living in a farm, far away from any town."
This term refers to something which comes from another country. "We need someone who can speak at least 4 languages, preferably French, German, Spanish and Chinese."
Fill in the blanks with terms that were used in the audio.
This term describes something which is "isolated", "distant" or "located far away". "He always dreamed of living in a remote 1 farm, far away from any town."
This term refers to something which comes from another country. "We need someone who can speak at least 4 foreign 2 languages, preferably French, German, Spanish and Chinese."
This term describes something which is "isolated", "distant" or "located far away". "He always dreamed of living in a remote 1 farm, far away from any town."
This term refers to something which comes from another country. "We need someone who can speak at least 4 foreign 2 languages, preferably French, German, Spanish and Chinese."
1 remote: "Remote" is synonymous with "distant" or "isolated". Bruno says, "isn't New Zealand a little remote?", meaning that he thinks that the country is located far away from other countries. Note that a "remote control" refers to a device that can be used to control a machine (such as a TV) from a distance.
2 foreign: The word "foreign" refers to anything or anyone that comes from a different country. Scott McCully says that Wellington (the capital of New Zealand) "is attracting a lot of foreign investment these days." This means that a lot of international companies are investing in the city.
练习 3
According to Scott McCully, what advantages does New Zealand offer for a new Delavigne office?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
According to Scott McCully, what advantages does New Zealand offer for a new Delavigne office?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is correct. Scott McCully says that "rent prices are reasonable". "Rent prices" refer to the amount of money that ones pays to use or live in a building, apartment or office. A "reasonable (price)" is one which is affordable or moderate.
This is correct. Scott McCully says that "corporate taxes are a lot lower than in Australia." "Corporate taxes" refers to the charges imposed by public authorities on the incomes of corporations.
This is incorrect. Scott McCully does not say that New Zealanders are more qualified than Australians. To be "qualified" is be competent or to have qualifications.
This is correct. Scott McCully says that "with a bit of careful management, both the Sydney and the Wellington teams will enjoy some healthy competition." Scott is expressing an opinion that having 2 offices - one in Sydney and the other in Wellington - will encourage healthy rivalry, and will be a positive force in increasing sales results. "Competition" refers to "rivalry": people or companies that are in a contest against you.
This is incorrect. Scott McCully says that New Zealand isn't "any more remote than Australia", meaning that it is located just as far away as Australia.
练习 4
Fill in the blanks with terms that were used in the audio.
This term describes something which is "isolated", "distant" or "located far away". "He always dreamed of living in a farm, far away from any town."
This term refers to something which comes from another country. "We need someone who can speak at least 4 languages, preferably French, German, Spanish and Chinese."
This term describes something which is "isolated", "distant" or "located far away". "He always dreamed of living in a farm, far away from any town."
This term refers to something which comes from another country. "We need someone who can speak at least 4 languages, preferably French, German, Spanish and Chinese."
Fill in the blanks with terms that were used in the audio.
This term describes something which is "isolated", "distant" or "located far away". "He always dreamed of living in a remote 1 farm, far away from any town."
This term refers to something which comes from another country. "We need someone who can speak at least 4 foreign 2 languages, preferably French, German, Spanish and Chinese."
This term describes something which is "isolated", "distant" or "located far away". "He always dreamed of living in a remote 1 farm, far away from any town."
This term refers to something which comes from another country. "We need someone who can speak at least 4 foreign 2 languages, preferably French, German, Spanish and Chinese."
1 remote: "Remote" is synonymous with "distant" or "isolated". Bruno says, "isn't New Zealand a little remote?", meaning that he thinks that the country is located far away from other other countries. Note that a "remote control" refers to a device that can be used to control a machine (such as a TV) from a distance.
2 foreign: The word "foreign" refers to anything or anyone that comes from a different country. Scott McCully says that Wellington (the capital of New Zealand) "is attracting a lot of foreign investment these days." This means that a lot of international companies are investing in the city.
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