商務英語：今日熱詞——知識群體

知識群體（名詞）

(noun) Well-educated members of any nation, community, or group.

EXAMPLE: The university's student clerisy consisted of a few thoughtful young people who read fine literature for pleasure, in contrast with the majority who only read books required by their classes.

這所大學的學生群體由兩部分組成，少數是一些愛思考的學生，以閱讀優秀文學作品為樂；相比之下，其他的大部分學生只讀課程要求的書。

連鎖反應

A series of events that are caused by a preceding event, like ripples caused by a pebble tossed in a pool of still water.

EXAMPLE: A major economic crisis in one large nation can cause a ripple effect that causes financial difficulties in many other parts of the world.

大國發生重大經濟危機可能會帶來連鎖反應，導致世界其他地區出現金融困難。