B2 adjective 正式

corporate

/ˈkɔːrpərət/

Relating to a large company or group, often implying a formal business structure. It can also describe something that is shared by or belongs to all members of a group.

例句

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1

He had to trade his jeans for a suit to fit the corporate environment.

He had to change his casual clothes for a suit to match the business setting.

2

The corporate entity is legally responsible for the actions of its subsidiaries.

The large business organization is legally liable for the actions of its sub-companies.

3

I'm just not built for the corporate grind; I'd rather work for myself.

I am not suited for the repetitive work in a big company; I prefer self-employment.

词族

名词
corporation
Verb
incorporate
副词
corporately
形容词
corporate
相关
corporatism
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记忆技巧

Think of the word 'corpse,' which means a body. 'Corporate' comes from the idea of a group of people acting together as one single 'body.'

快速测验

She spent ten years working hard to climb the _____ ladder before becoming a vice president.

正确!

正确答案是: corporate

例句

1

He had to trade his jeans for a suit to fit the corporate environment.

everyday

He had to change his casual clothes for a suit to match the business setting.

2

The corporate entity is legally responsible for the actions of its subsidiaries.

formal

The large business organization is legally liable for the actions of its sub-companies.

3

I'm just not built for the corporate grind; I'd rather work for myself.

informal

I am not suited for the repetitive work in a big company; I prefer self-employment.

4

Recent research explores the relationship between corporate social responsibility and consumer loyalty.

academic

Current studies look at how a company's ethical behavior affects customer faithfulness.

5

Our corporate strategy for the next quarter focuses on expanding into Asian markets.

business

Our company's high-level plan for the next three months aims for growth in Asia.

词族

名词
corporation
Verb
incorporate
副词
corporately
形容词
corporate
相关
corporatism

常见搭配

corporate culture the shared values and behaviors of a company
corporate ladder the series of levels for promotion within a company
corporate identity the visual image and branding of a business
corporate headquarters the main administrative office of a large company
corporate social responsibility a company's efforts to improve society and the environment

常用短语

climb the corporate ladder

to advance to higher positions within a company

corporate world

the environment of large businesses and professional work

corporate communications

the department responsible for a company's internal and external messages

容易混淆的词

corporate vs cooperate

Cooperate is a verb meaning to work together, while corporate is an adjective relating to a business.

corporate vs corporal

Corporal relates to the physical body (e.g., corporal punishment), whereas corporate relates to a business body.

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使用说明

The word is most frequently used to describe things associated with large, formal businesses. It can sometimes have a slightly negative connotation, implying something is impersonal or overly bureaucratic.

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常见错误

Learners often misspell the word by confusing it with 'cooperate' or forget that it is an adjective and use 'corporation' (the noun) instead.

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记忆技巧

Think of the word 'corpse,' which means a body. 'Corporate' comes from the idea of a group of people acting together as one single 'body.'

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词源

From the Latin word 'corporatus,' which is the past participle of 'corporare,' meaning to form into a body.

语法模式

Primarily used as an attributive adjective (placed before a noun). Does not typically have comparative or superlative forms (e.g., 'more corporate' is rare).
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文化背景

In many Western societies, 'corporate' culture is often associated with suits, cubicles, and a specific hierarchy that contrasts with the 'startup' culture.

快速测验

She spent ten years working hard to climb the _____ ladder before becoming a vice president.

正确!

正确答案是: corporate

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pretheent

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C1

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C1

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anteplicize

C1

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inpathtion

C1

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dishabment

C1

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subjectable

C1

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