New technology links the world as never before. Our planet has shrunk. It’s now a “global village” where countries are only seconds away by fax or phone satellite link. And, of course, our ability to benefit from this high-tech communications equipment is greatly enhanced by foreign language skills.
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benefit /5benIfIt/ v. 使（某人[某事物]）受益；得益
[例] We benefited greatly by this frank talk.这次坦率的谈话使我们获益匪浅。
communication / kE9mju:nI5keIFn / n. 传达；交流；交往；通信通讯(交通)设施
[例] The satellite has become an important means of communication.卫星已成为一个重要的通讯工具。
[例] Communication between old and young people is not so difficult as you think.青老年之间的思想交流没有你想的那样困难。
enhance / In5hB:ns / v. 增强（某人[某事物]的优点）；使（某人[某事物]）看起来更好；提高；美化
[例]Those clothes do nothing to enhance her appearance. 她穿那些衣服也并没显得更漂亮。
[例]Beautiful colored illustrations enhanced the book.漂亮的彩色插图使这本书更具吸引力。
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新科技前所未有地把世界连在了一起，我们的地球缩小了；现在只是个“地球村”了， 有了传真、电话或卫星连接，国家也只不过相隔几秒钟而已。当然，有了外语能力，我们应用高科技通信器材赢利的能力又被极大地提高了。
Deeply involved with this new technology is a breed of modern business people who have a growing respect for the economic value of doing business abroad. In modern markets, success overseas often helps support domestic business efforts.
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involve / In5vClv / v. 使（某事物）成为必要条件或结果；需要；使卷入，牵涉[(+in/with)]
[例]Don't involve me in your quarrel! 不要把我牵扯进你们的争吵中！
[例]The scheme involves computers.这一设计离不开计算机。
breed / bri:d / n. 种类，类型；品种
[例] a new breed of politician 新式的政治家
respect / rI5spekt / n. 着眼点；关系；方面；尊敬；敬重；钦敬；
[例] In what respect do you think the film is biased? 你认为影片在哪一方面失之偏颇?
[例] Children should show respect for their teachers. 学生要尊敬老师。
domestic / dE5mestIk / adj. 本国的，国内的；家庭的，家务的
[例] domestic trade, exports, production, etc 国内贸易、本产出口、本地产品
[例] domestic flights, ie to and from places within a country 国内班机。
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此项新科技的常客是一类现代商务人员，他们越来越重视海外商务带来的经济效益。现代市场中，成功的海外业务常常有助国内的业务。
Overseas assignments are becoming increasingly important to advancement within executive ranks. The executive stationed in another country no longer need fear being “out of sight and out of mind.” He or she can be sure that the overseas effort is central to the company’s plan for success, and that promotions often follow or accompany an assignment abroad. If an employee can succeed in a difficult assignment overseas, superiors will have greater confidence in his or her ability to cope back in the United Sates where cross-cultural considerations and foreign language issues are becoming more and more prevalent.
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increasingly / In5kri:sINlI / adv. 越来越多地；逐渐增加地
[例]Increasingly, people are realizing that our basic problems are not economic ones. 人们越来越认识到我们的根本问题并非经济问题.
[例]I'm finding it increasingly difficult to pay my bills. 我觉得越来越无力支付帐款了。
superior / su:5pIErIE(r) / adj. 优於一般水平的; 优良的; 优秀的; 优等的
[例] a girl of superior intelligence 智力出众的女孩子
confidence / 5kCnfIdEns / n. 信心；坚定的信赖；信任
[例] I have little confidence in him. 我对他没有甚麽信心.
[例] Don't put too much confidence in what the papers say. 不要过分相信报纸上的话
consideration /kEn9sIdE5reIFn/ n. 考虑；（对他人、 他人的情绪等的）顾及；体贴
[例] Please give the matter your careful consideration. 此事请你仔细考虑.
[例] The proposals are still under consideration, ie being considered. 那些提议仍在审议中.
prevalent / 5prevElEnt / adj. 普遍存在的；普遍发生的；盛行的；流行的
[例] The prevalent opinion is in favor of reform. 一般舆论都支持改革.
[例]They were brought up in the liberal atmosphere prevalent in the 1960s.他们在六十年代盛行的自由气氛中长大。
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在高管级别的升迁中，一次海外的委派正变得越来越重要。驻守在国外的高管无须担心说“看不见，没表现”。他或她可以确信海外成功对公司计划的成功至关重要，也深知升职往往紧跟或伴随一份驻外业务。如果一个职员能成功地完成一项艰难的海外业务，上司们将对他或她回美国后的办事能力更有信心，因为在美国处处要考虑跨文化以及外语问题。