商务英语中级阅读词汇精选（9）
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agent n. ①代理人，代理机构 ②经纪人
短语 a travel agent 旅行代理商
an insurance agent 代理保险商
universal agent 商业全权代理人
例 My agent has power to sign my name.
我的代理人有权代我签字。
We are looking for an agent in the Middle East.
我们正在寻求中东的代理机构。
agreement n. ①协定，协议 ②契约
短语 #e to an agreement 达成协议；取得一致意见
reach/make an agreement达成协议；取得一致意见
by agreement 同意，依约
enter into/conclude an agreement 订约
in agreement with 符合……，照……，同意；（和）……一致
例 The supermarket chain has signed an agreement with a Japanese trading #pany.
该连锁超级市场与一家日本商行签订了协议。
It is reported that an agreement has been made between the two major oil #panies.
allocate v. 分配，配给
短语 allocate shares 非配股份
allocate rations for a week-long business trip 分配一星期外出商务旅行的定额。
例 That space has been allocated for a new business center.
这块地皮已经拨作建一座新的商业中心。
We have allocated costs equally among all members of the department.
我们将成本平均分摊给部门里的全体成员。
allowance n. ①不用付税的津贴，补贴 ②折扣，折价
短语 at no allowance 无限制，尽性地
expense allowance 预算拨款
family allowance （工资外的）家庭津贴
free allowance 免费额（重量、价费等）
obsolescence allowance 折旧
make allowance(s) for 考虑到；体谅，原谅
make an allowance to 给补贴费，给零用钱
put somebody on short allowance 限制（某人）供应量
例 The carriers made an allowance of 5% for late delivery.
运输公司因迟延交货而需要付出5％的折扣。
Every clerk was given a petrol allowance of 30p per mile.
公司发给每个职员每英里30便士的汽油津贴。
amalgamate v. 合并
例 The two firms are amalgamating to increase productivity and save running costs.
两家公司正在进行合并，以提高生产率和节约营运成本。
