4月27日商務英語

flinty ['flinti]

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冷漠的（形容詞）

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(adjective) Incapable of sentimental emotions; cold; disinterested.

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EXAMPLE: The flinty old accountant in our company never smiles.

我們公司冷漠的老會計從來不笑。

face off

爭執（非正式用語）

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(Informal) Expression referring to a confrontation between two or more opponents.

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EXAMPLE: Two powerful managers in our company have completely different opinions about our future directions, and their fellow managers fear a face off between them at our big meeting next week.

我們公司兩位權力最大的管理者對公司未來方向的意見完全相左，他們手下的經理擔心，兩人在下周的大會上會發生爭執。