2014年PETS4英语四级考试写作短语及例句6

2014年PETS4英语四级考试写作短语及例句6

2014年PETS4英语四级考试写作短语及例句6

blue chip
　　(adj.)
　　a type of stock highly valuesd for its long record of steady or long term earnings; also a valuable property
　　EXAMPLE:
　　The investor bought 100 shares of stock in a blue chip company.

 　　bone of contention
　　(noun)
　　a disagreement, dispute, or argument about something; a strong difference of opinion; a conflict
　　EXAMPLE:
　　A bone of contention was the division of powers between the national and provincial governments.

　　brand x
　　a marketing classification describing a product that doesn't have a highly visible or recognized name like a well-known product or "brand name"
　　EXAMPLE:
　　It was decided to buy brand x because it was less expensive.