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Exam: TOEIC

bureau

IPA: /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

KK: /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

noun

Definition: A place or organization that provides specific information or services, often related to travel, government, or news. It can also refer to a type of furniture with drawers for storing clothes or writing materials.

Example: I booked my vacation through a travel bureau that specializes in trips to Europe.

busboy

IPA: /ˈbʌsˌbɔɪ/

KK: /ˈbʌsˌbɔɪ/

noun

Definition: A person who works in a restaurant, helping by cleaning tables, taking away dirty dishes, and assisting waiters or waitresses.

Example: The busboy quickly cleared the table after the customers finished their meal.

busgirl

IPA: /ˈbʌsˌɡɜrl/

KK: /ˈbʌsɡɜrl/

noun

Definition: A woman who helps in a restaurant by clearing dishes and cleaning tables.

Example: The busgirl quickly cleared the empty plates from the table.

businesslike

IPA: /ˈbɪznəslʌɪk/

KK: /ˈbɪznəsˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a practical and efficient approach, often in a serious or unemotional manner, especially in business contexts.

Example: She presented her ideas in a businesslike manner during the meeting.

businessman

IPA: /ˈbɪznɪsˌmæn/

KK: /ˈbɪznɪsˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A man who is involved in commercial activities or manages a company.

Example: The businessman closed a major deal that would expand his company's reach.

businessperson

IPA: /ˈbɪz.nɪsˌpɜː.sən/

KK: /ˈbɪznɪsˌpɜrsən/

noun

Definition: A person who is involved in business activities, especially in making decisions or managing a company.

Example: The businessperson presented a new strategy to increase sales.

businesswoman

IPA: /ˈbɪznɪsˌwʊmən/

KK: /ˈbɪznəsˌwʊmən/

noun

Definition: A woman who works in business or is involved in commercial activities.

Example: The businesswoman successfully negotiated a deal with the new client.

busing

IPA: /ˈbʌsɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbʌsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of transporting students by bus to schools that are not in their local area, often to promote diversity and integration.

Example: Busing has been used in many cities to help achieve a more balanced student population in schools.

busyness

IPA: /ˈbɪz.i.nəs/

KK: /ˈbɪz.i.nəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being occupied with tasks or activities, often leading to a lack of free time.

Example: Her busyness made it difficult for her to find time to relax.

busywork

IPA: /ˈbɪziˌwɜːrk/

KK: /ˈbɪziˌwɜrk/

noun

Definition: Tasks or activities that keep someone busy but do not produce meaningful results or progress.

Example: He spent the afternoon doing busywork instead of focusing on his main project.

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