franchise
US /ˈfræn.tʃaɪz/
UK /ˈfræn.tʃaɪz/
名詞
1.
特許經營權, 特許經營
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.
範例:
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The company operates several fast-food franchises.
該公司經營著幾家快餐特許經營店。
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He bought a cleaning service franchise.
他購買了一家清潔服務特許經營權。
2.
選舉權, 投票權
the right to vote in public elections.
範例:
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Women fought for the franchise for many years.
女性為選舉權奮鬥了許多年。
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The expansion of the franchise to all citizens was a major step.
將選舉權擴大到所有公民是一個重要步驟。
3.
系列, 特許經營
a series of films, books, or other media featuring the same characters or themes.
範例:
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The superhero movie franchise has earned billions.
這部超級英雄電影系列已經賺了數十億。
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They are planning a new installment in the popular video game franchise.
他們正在計劃推出熱門電子遊戲系列的新作。
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動詞
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2.
賦予選舉權, 授予投票權
grant the right to vote to (a person or group).
範例:
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The new law will franchise many previously excluded citizens.
新法律將賦予許多以前被排除在外的公民選舉權。
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The movement aimed to franchise all adult women.
該運動旨在賦予所有成年女性選舉權。
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