franchise
US /ˈfræn.tʃaɪz/
UK /ˈfræn.tʃaɪz/
名词
1.
特许经营权, 特许经营
an authorization granted by a government or company to an individual or group enabling them to carry out specified commercial activities, e.g., providing a broadcasting service or acting as an agent for a company's products.
示例:
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The company operates several fast-food franchises.
该公司经营着几家快餐特许经营店。
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He bought a cleaning service franchise.
他购买了一家清洁服务特许经营权。
2.
选举权, 投票权
the right to vote in public elections.
示例:
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Women fought for the franchise for many years.
女性为选举权奋斗了许多年。
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The expansion of the franchise to all citizens was a major step.
将选举权扩大到所有公民是一个重要步骤。
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系列, 特许经营
a series of films, books, or other media featuring the same characters or themes.
示例:
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The superhero movie franchise has earned billions.
这部超级英雄电影系列已经赚了数十亿。
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They are planning a new installment in the popular video game franchise.
他们正在计划推出热门电子游戏系列的新作。
动词
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赋予选举权, 授予投票权
grant the right to vote to (a person or group).
示例:
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The new law will franchise many previously excluded citizens.
新法律将赋予许多以前被排除在外的公民选举权。
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The movement aimed to franchise all adult women.
该运动旨在赋予所有成年女性选举权。
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