| 单词 | franchise |
| 释义 | franchise —franchise /ˈfræn.tʃaɪz/ noun (VOTE) the franchise [S]► F0 the right to vote in an election, especially in order to elect a parliament or similar law-making organization: » In 1918 the suffragists won the franchise for UK women over the age of 29.Thesaurus+: ↑Electionsnoun [C] (BUSINESS) ► F0 a right to sell a company's products in a particular area using the company's name: » a fast-food franchise» a franchise holderThesaurus+: ↑Businesses and enterprises• • • Extra Examples:» The Commission felt the company were overbidding and gave the franchise to their competitors instead.» The company expanded rapidly during the 1980s by means of franchises.» Each store is owned by an individual who pays a fee for the franchise.» The franchise has proved to be extremely lucrative.» He lost the franchise after failing to meet the specified standards.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for franchise ► F0 to give or sell a franchise to someoneThesaurus+: ↑Sellingfranchising /-tʃaɪ.zɪŋ/ noun [U]Thesaurus+: ↑Selling |
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