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businesslike

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++busi·ness·like /ˈbɪznəs-laɪk/ adjective  EFFICIENTeffective and practical in the way that you do things 处事务实的,有效率的,讲究实际的 a businesslike manner 务实的态度
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businesslikeI suppose that made it sound more businesslike.Ted was friendly but businesslike and very much in charge.The businesslike appearance carries through the office.As a lawyer, you have to be controlled and businesslike at all times.The representatives were serious businesslike diplomats who disliked small talk.Gates gave a brief, businesslike explanation of his plans for the company.Eden began his premiership in a businesslike fashion even though he had decided on an instant election.The Republicans were a much more businesslike group.There are times when you have to make your plays in a businesslike manner.We got all the relevant information, but it was delivered in a businesslike manner.Every session is different - some sessions race by, others drag, some are quite businesslike, others get very emotional.If any employee is sinking on the job, you need to respond in a businesslike way.
From Longman Business Dictionarybusinesslikebusi‧ness‧like /ˈbɪznəs-laɪk/ adjectiveCOMMERCE practical and effective in the way you work and organize things, or in your behaviour and appearancean attempt to run the department in a businesslike wayWearing a suit makes me feel more businesslike.
busi·ness·like adjectiveChineseSyllable
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businesslike
businesslike /ˈbɪznəs-laɪk, ˈbɪznɪs-laɪk/ adjective
effective and practical in the way that you do things:
    a businesslike manner


busi·ness·likeBrE /ˈbɪznəslaɪk/ 🔊NAmE /ˈbɪznəslaɪk/ 🔊 adjective(of a person ) working in an efficient and organized way and not wasting time or thinking about personal things 效率高的;井然有序的;工作认真而有条理的She adopted a brisk businesslike tone. 她用一种公务口吻,说话干脆利落。🔊🔊