Take over
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定义
to take over: 接管，控制
We're thinking about taking over this company if their sales continue to drop. 如果这家公司的销量再往下跌，我们就打算接管这家公司了。
a takeover: 接管，验收，管理
We want to handle the takeover as smoothly as possible. 我们想尽可能快又顺利地处理收购事宜。
Pronunciation examples
UK: I will take this company over, then give it to my daughter.
US: I hope the takeover runs smoothly.
示例
- "I expected this answer, which is why my team of lawyers is working in shifts, planning a hostile takeover of your companies."
- "Despite appearances to the contrary, the takeover is completely legitimate, and cannot be challenged in a court of law."
- "I have held this position for more than ten years, but am just now taking over your account from Luke Gabriels, who has moved on to other challenges in this industry."
- "Takeover coincided with the mysterious disappearance of company president Sum-Young Kai."
- "As an emerging designer in 1950's France, Patrice took over the struggling fashion house of his mentor, Frederich Lundqvist, and restored it to respectability before launching his own fashion house with the financial backing of American investors."
- "He's taking over some of my responsibilities as I start working part time."
- "The takeover was an unexpected blow to the family-run business that could mark the end of a century of locally-tailored Italian couture."
- "What began as the dream of two ambitious Italian youths in Tuscany ended suddenly and brutally in a Milan boardroom last week when it was announced that fashion house Dulce and Carpaccio had been taken over by Sylvio Mazerati."
- "Xavier taught me the perfume trade because he wanted me to take over his business, and carry on his legacy."
- "Edward : Hi, this is Edward Moon, I'm not here right now because I'm taking part in a secret plot to overthrow the robots that have taken over the Delavigne Corporation - boooo!"
- "At least that was the case until last week, when one of the most controversial takeovers in Italian history took place."
练习 1
When Philip says he is taking over Ms. Mild’s account from Luke Gabriels, what does he mean?
When Philip says he is taking over Ms. Mild’s account from Luke Gabriels, what does he mean?
This is incorrect. The letter does not mention a fight, and "taking over (an account)" usually just means that one becomes the primary person responsible for that account. Unlike in other business arenas (such as the "hostile takeover" of one business by another) this need not be unfriendly.
This is incorrect. To "take over (an account)" is to assume responsibility for an account, not to give or "pass on" the responsibility to somebody else. Luke Gabriels is no longer working at Delavigne, so he is no longer responsible for Odorama's account.
This is incorrect. The term "to take over" does not mean to discuss in detail. Philip is assuming responsibility of Ms. Mild's account.
This is correct. To "take over (an account)" means to become the person in charge of "handling" or "taking responsibility for" that account. Example: The coach of Chelski football team has resigned, so the president will be taking over the managerial duties. Note that a "take-over" is a business term to describe an acquisition of a corporation by buying or exchanging stocks in that company.
练习 2
Help Selina Mild reply to Philip's letter. Fill in the blanks with the following terms which were used in the text.
to speak highly | concerns | paramount | to take over | accordingly | bachelor | to set up | key customers | briefly
Be careful, you will need to conjugate the verbs correctly! Not all the terms are used.
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Dear Mr. Cheeter,
Many thanks for your letter.
It is comforting to hear that you are Odorama's account. With your experience, I'm sure that Delavigne and Odorama can develop closer ties. As one of your , I'm pleased to know that our account will be in good hands.
To be honest, the departure of Luke Gabriels didn't come as a surprise. His behavior was strange at times, and I admit that I had some serious about working with him, especially after he vomited on me during a meeting. Having said that, it is flattering to hear that he has of me. You Delavigne salesmen can be so charming!
I agree that it would be a good idea to meet. , I propose that we an appointment on October 5th at 3.00pm. I can't do it any later as I must pick up my girlfriend at the airport. Yes, my girlfriend.
I look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Selina Mild
to speak highly | concerns | paramount | to take over | accordingly | bachelor | to set up | key customers | briefly
Be careful, you will need to conjugate the verbs correctly! Not all the terms are used.
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Dear Mr. Cheeter,
Many thanks for your letter.
It is comforting to hear that you are Odorama's account. With your experience, I'm sure that Delavigne and Odorama can develop closer ties. As one of your , I'm pleased to know that our account will be in good hands.
To be honest, the departure of Luke Gabriels didn't come as a surprise. His behavior was strange at times, and I admit that I had some serious about working with him, especially after he vomited on me during a meeting. Having said that, it is flattering to hear that he has of me. You Delavigne salesmen can be so charming!
I agree that it would be a good idea to meet. , I propose that we an appointment on October 5th at 3.00pm. I can't do it any later as I must pick up my girlfriend at the airport. Yes, my girlfriend.
I look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Selina Mild
Help Selina Mild reply to Philip's letter. Fill in the blanks with the following terms which were used in the text.
to speak highly | concerns | paramount | to take over | accordingly | bachelor | to set up | key customers | briefly
Be careful, you will need to conjugate the verbs correctly! Not all the terms are used.
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Dear Mr. Cheeter,
Many thanks for your letter.
It is comforting to hear that you are taking over 1 Odorama's account. With your experience, I'm sure that Delavigne and Odorama can develop closer ties. As one of your key customers 2, I'm pleased to know that our account will be in good hands.
To be honest, the departure of Luke Gabriels didn't come as a surprise. His behavior was strange at times, and I admit that I had some serious concerns 3 about working with him, especially after he vomited on me during a meeting. Having said that, it is flattering to hear that he has spoken highly 4 of me. You Delavigne salesmen can be so charming!
I agree that it would be a good idea to meet. Accordingly 5, I propose that we set up 6 an appointment on October 5th at 3.00pm. I can't do it any later as I must pick up my girlfriend at the airport. Yes, my girlfriend.
I look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Selina Mild
to speak highly | concerns | paramount | to take over | accordingly | bachelor | to set up | key customers | briefly
Be careful, you will need to conjugate the verbs correctly! Not all the terms are used.
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Dear Mr. Cheeter,
Many thanks for your letter.
It is comforting to hear that you are taking over 1 Odorama's account. With your experience, I'm sure that Delavigne and Odorama can develop closer ties. As one of your key customers 2, I'm pleased to know that our account will be in good hands.
To be honest, the departure of Luke Gabriels didn't come as a surprise. His behavior was strange at times, and I admit that I had some serious concerns 3 about working with him, especially after he vomited on me during a meeting. Having said that, it is flattering to hear that he has spoken highly 4 of me. You Delavigne salesmen can be so charming!
I agree that it would be a good idea to meet. Accordingly 5, I propose that we set up 6 an appointment on October 5th at 3.00pm. I can't do it any later as I must pick up my girlfriend at the airport. Yes, my girlfriend.
I look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Selina Mild
1 taking over: To "take over (an account)" means to become the person in charge of "handling" or "taking responsibility for" that account. Note that the present participle is being used here, since this is an action that is happening at the time of writing.
2 key customers: "Key customers" are important or major clients. Odorama is regarded as a key customer to Delavigne because it buys a lot of Delavigne products. Philip is writing this letter because it is important to maintain good relations with these types of companies.
3 concerns: "(Odorama's) concerns" are problems or matters that relate to or affect the company. Example: My main concern is that I am not able to speak English. Philip wants to discuss Odorama's "needs and concerns" which are issues and problems that Odorama may have.
4 spoken highly: "To speak highly (of someone)" is to have a good opinion of them or to respect them. Example: My previous boss speaks very highly of me, if you don't believe me check my references. Philip writes that Luke "certainly spoke very highly of you" meaning that Luke told him that he had a good opinion of Ms. Mild. Note that "speak" is irregular verb: speak/spoke/spoken.
5 Accordingly: "Accordingly" shares a similar meaning with "therefore" or "so". Example: I hated insects when I was young and accordingly I used to pull the legs of spiders.
6 set up: "To set up (a meeting)" is to arrange or organize one, for example: I would like to set up an appointment with our suppliers for next week.
练习 3
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
Bruno: In closing, I'd just like to this moment to my grandfather, Xavier Delavigne. Xavier taught me the perfume because he wanted me to his business, and carry on his .
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
Bruno: In closing, I'd just like to dedicate this moment to my grandfather, Xavier Delavigne. Xavier taught me the perfume trade because he wanted me to take over his business, and carry on his legacy .
练习 4
"Strengthening this department won't happen overnight".
Another way of saying this is " the department won't ."
Another way of saying this is " the department won't ."
"Strengthening this department won't happen overnight".
Another way of saying this is "Improving 1 the department won't occur immediately 2."
Another way of saying this is "Improving 1 the department won't occur immediately 2."
1 Improving : If something is "strengthened" it is made "stronger" or "better". Bruno is warning Trey that the transformation of the new department won't happen immediately. "Improving" is synonymous with "strengthening" here.
1 Familiarising yourself with : To "familiarise" yourself with something means to acquaint yourself with it. This is not synonymous with "strengthening".
1 Taking over: To "take something over" means to take control of it. This is not what Bruno is referring to when he tells Trey about strengthening the department.
1 Earning respect in : When someone is respected, they are regarded with honour or esteem. To "earn" something means to acquire or obtain it. This is not what Bruno is referring to when he tells Trey about strengthening the department.
2 occur immediately: The expression "it won't happen overnight" refers to a process or transformation that will not happen "straight away" or "immediately", (one which can't occur in the space of one night). Bruno is warning Trey that the improvement of the department won't happen immediately, or that it will take time and energy.
2 be difficult: This is not what is meant by "it won't happen overnight". Bruno is warning Trey that the improvement of the department won't happen immediately, not that it won't be difficult.
2 take long: If something "won't take long", it will take a very short amount of time. Bruno is warning Trey that the improvement of the department won't happen immediately, not that it will happen very quickly. This is almost the opposite meaning to the one we are looking for.
2 be necessary: If something is "necessary" it is "essential". This is not what is meant by the expression "it won't happen overnight". Bruno is warning Trey that the improvement of the department won't happen immediately, not that this transformation isn't necessary.
练习 5
Help Selina Mild reply to Philip's letter. Fill in the blanks with the following terms which were used in the text.
to speak highly | concerns | paramount | to take over | accordingly | bachelor | to set up | key customers | briefly
Be careful, you will need to conjugate the verbs correctly! Not all the terms are used.
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Dear Mr. Cheeter,
Many thanks for your letter.
It is comforting to hear that you are Odorama's account. With your experience, I'm sure that Delavigne and Odorama can develop closer ties. As one of your , I'm pleased to know that our account will be in good hands.
To be honest, the departure of Luke Gabriels didn't come as a surprise. His behavior was strange at times, and I admit that I had some serious about working with him, especially after he vomited on me during a meeting. Having said that, it is flattering to hear that he has of me. You Delavigne salesmen can be so charming!
I agree that it would be a good idea to meet. , I propose that we an appointment on October 5th at 3.00pm. I can't do it any later as I must pick up my girlfriend at the airport. Yes, my girlfriend.
I look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Selina Mild
to speak highly | concerns | paramount | to take over | accordingly | bachelor | to set up | key customers | briefly
Be careful, you will need to conjugate the verbs correctly! Not all the terms are used.
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Dear Mr. Cheeter,
Many thanks for your letter.
It is comforting to hear that you are Odorama's account. With your experience, I'm sure that Delavigne and Odorama can develop closer ties. As one of your , I'm pleased to know that our account will be in good hands.
To be honest, the departure of Luke Gabriels didn't come as a surprise. His behavior was strange at times, and I admit that I had some serious about working with him, especially after he vomited on me during a meeting. Having said that, it is flattering to hear that he has of me. You Delavigne salesmen can be so charming!
I agree that it would be a good idea to meet. , I propose that we an appointment on October 5th at 3.00pm. I can't do it any later as I must pick up my girlfriend at the airport. Yes, my girlfriend.
I look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Selina Mild
Help Selina Mild reply to Philip's letter. Fill in the blanks with the following terms which were used in the text.
to speak highly | concerns | paramount | to take over | accordingly | bachelor | to set up | key customers | briefly
Be careful, you will need to conjugate the verbs correctly! Not all the terms are used.
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Dear Mr. Cheeter,
Many thanks for your letter.
It is comforting to hear that you are taking over 1 Odorama's account. With your experience, I'm sure that Delavigne and Odorama can develop closer ties. As one of your key customers 2, I'm pleased to know that our account will be in good hands.
To be honest, the departure of Luke Gabriels didn't come as a surprise. His behavior was strange at times, and I admit that I had some serious concerns 3 about working with him, especially after he vomited on me during a meeting. Having said that, it is flattering to hear that he has spoken highly 4 of me. You Delavigne salesmen can be so charming!
I agree that it would be a good idea to meet. Accordingly 5, I propose that we set up 6 an appointment on October 5th at 3.00pm. I can't do it any later as I must pick up my girlfriend at the airport. Yes, my girlfriend.
I look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Selina Mild
to speak highly | concerns | paramount | to take over | accordingly | bachelor | to set up | key customers | briefly
Be careful, you will need to conjugate the verbs correctly! Not all the terms are used.
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Dear Mr. Cheeter,
Many thanks for your letter.
It is comforting to hear that you are taking over 1 Odorama's account. With your experience, I'm sure that Delavigne and Odorama can develop closer ties. As one of your key customers 2, I'm pleased to know that our account will be in good hands.
To be honest, the departure of Luke Gabriels didn't come as a surprise. His behavior was strange at times, and I admit that I had some serious concerns 3 about working with him, especially after he vomited on me during a meeting. Having said that, it is flattering to hear that he has spoken highly 4 of me. You Delavigne salesmen can be so charming!
I agree that it would be a good idea to meet. Accordingly 5, I propose that we set up 6 an appointment on October 5th at 3.00pm. I can't do it any later as I must pick up my girlfriend at the airport. Yes, my girlfriend.
I look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Selina Mild
1 taking over: To "take over (an account)" means to become the person in charge of "handling" or "taking responsibility for" that account. Note that the present participle is being used here, since this is an action that is happening at the time of writing.
2 key customers: "Key customers" are important or major clients. Odorama is regarded as a key customer to Delavigne because it buys a lot of Delavigne products. Philip is writing this letter because it is important to maintain good relations with these types of companies.
3 concerns: "(Odorama's) concerns" are problems or matters that relate to or affect the company. Example: My main concern is that I am not able to speak English. Philip wants to discuss Odorama's "needs and concerns" which are issues and problems that Odorama may have.
4 spoken highly: "To speak highly (of someone)" is to have a good opinion of them or to respect them. Example: My previous boss speaks very highly of me, if you don't believe me check my references. Philip writes that Luke "certainly spoke very highly of you" meaning that Luke told him that he had a good opinion of Ms. Mild. Note that "speak" is irregular verb: speak/spoke/spoken.
5 Accordingly: "Accordingly" shares a similar meaning with "therefore" or "so". Example: I hated insects when I was young and accordingly I used to pull the legs of spiders.
6 set up: "To set up (a meeting)" is to arrange or organize one, for example: I would like to set up an appointment with our suppliers for next week.
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