The Business World

霰弹枪式方法, 广泛策略

The company's previous marketing campaign used a shotgun approach, but it didn't generate the desired results.

公司之前的营销活动采用了散弹枪式方法，但并没有产生预期的效果。

盈利企业, 繁荣的业务

The bankruptcy proceedings were initiated after the company ceased to be a going concern.

在公司不再是一个持续经营的企业之后，破产程序被启动。

If the weather holds up, the ice cream truck could do a roaring business this weekend.

After several years of losses, the business finally turned a profit and was in the black.

净利润, 底线

After a difficult year, the company's bottom line showed a small profit.

经过艰难的一年，公司的净利润显示小额利润。

If she doesn't find another job soon, she may have to turn tricks to pay the bills.

有价值的发现, 有利可图的发现

After months of searching, the archeologist finally hit pay dirt and discovered an ancient artifact.

经过数月的搜寻，考古学家终于挖到宝并发现了一件古代文物。

Many bricks-and-mortar stores struggled to compete with online retailers during the pandemic.

By the time the new employees were hired, the department had been operating with a skeleton crew for several months.

基本服务

Due to staffing shortages, the DMV has been offering only a skeleton service, with long wait times and limited availability.

由于人员短缺，DMV只提供基本服务，等待时间长且可用性有限。

摇钱树, 金矿

The company's new app turned out to be a real money spinner.

该公司的新应用程序原来是一个真正的摇钱树。

After selling his old car, he had an extra $1,000 in his pocket.