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globalization

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++glo·bal·i·za·tion (also globalisation British English) /ˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən $ ˌɡloʊbələ-/ ●○○ AWL noun [uncountable]  the process of making something such as a business operate in a lot of different countries all around the world, or the result of this 全球化 the increasing globalization of world trade 世界贸易的日益全球化
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globalizationGlobalization can often lead to the destruction of local customs and cultures.Globalization has brought very little real benefit to developing countries.Globalization often means that poorer countries become too dependent on foreign investment, with the result that their own development suffers.a demonstration against globalizationWe are now coming to see that economic globalization has come at a heavy price.Liberal approaches to modernization are closely linked to economic globalization.Some see the spread of English as an international language as just another consequence of globalization.Heard all about the globalization of finance?While liberal pluralist models best conceptualize the globalization process, no model is adequate.Neo-Marxists emphasize the globalization of capitalist production and the associated creation of a global division of labour.Ever since the age of discovery, the history of capitalism has been a history of the globalization of production.The history of capitalism has beena history of the globalization of production.The globalization of all things electronic is still far from complete; and many early examples of electrical revolution existed 100 years ago.the globalization of world marketsThanks to globalization, the burger you buy in Moscow is exactly the same as the one you buy in New York.
From Longman Business Dictionaryglobalizationglo‧bal‧i‧za‧tion /ˌgləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃənˌgloʊbələ-/ (also globalisation British English) noun [uncountable]COMMERCE the tendency for the world economy to work as one unit, led by large international companies doing business all over the world. Some of the things that have led to globalization are the ending of TRADE BARRIERS, the free movement of capital, cheap transport, and the increased use of electronic systems of communication such as the InternetThe publishing company is stepping up its globalisation and moving into new media such as the Internet and digital broadcasting.the rapid globalization of the world economy
glo·bal·i·za·tion nounChineseSyllable
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globalization
globalization AC (also globalisation British English) /ˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən $ ˌɡloʊbələ-/ noun [uncountable]
 Word Family: noun: globe, globalization; verb: globalize; adverb: globally; adjective: global
the process of making something such as a business operate in a lot of different countries all around the world, or the result of this:
    the increasing globalization of world trade


glob·al·iza·tion AW (BrE also glob·al·isa·tion) BrE /ˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/ 🔊NAmE /ˌɡloʊbələˈzeɪʃn/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] the fact that different cultures and economic systems around the world are becoming connected and similar to each other because of the influence of large multinational companies and of improved communication 全球化,全世界化(世界各地的文化和经济体系日益关联)<titled tranID="45" status="2">International relations<chnsep> </chnsep><chn>国际关系</chn></titled>

Trade 贸易

  • facilitate/regulate trade (with other countries) 促进/规范(与其他国家的)贸易
  • form/join a trading bloc 建立/加入贸易同盟
  • live in/compete in a global/the world economy 生存于全球/世界经济中;参与全球/世界经济竞争
  • support/promote free trade 支持/促进自由贸易
  • adopt/call for/oppose protectionist measures 采取/呼吁/反对保护主义措施
  • erect/impose/reduce/remove trade barriers 设置/推行/减少/消除贸易壁垒
  • impose/lift/raise/eliminate import tariffs (on sth) 征收/取消/提高/废除(某物的)进口关税
  • have/run a huge/large/growing trade surplus/deficit 有巨额/持续增长的贸易顺差/逆差
  • embrace/resist/drive globalization 接受/抵制/推进全球化

Politics and law 政治与法律

  • conduct/handle/talk about/discuss foreign policy 执行/掌控/谈论/讨论外交政策
  • pursue an aggressive/a hawkish foreign policy 执行强硬的外交政策
  • require/use/conduct diplomacy 需要/使用/实施外交手段
  • establish/break off/sever/restore diplomatic relations 建立/中断/断绝/恢复外交关系
  • foster/promote/strengthen regional cooperation 促进地区间合作
  • facilitate/achieve economic/political integration 促进/实现经济/政治一体化
  • exercise/defend/protect/transfer/restore/regain national/state/full/limited sovereignty 行使/维护/保护/移交/恢复/重获民族/国家/全部/部分主权
  • consolidate/extend/lose/retain your power (in the region) 巩固/扩张/丧失/保持(区域内的)势力
  • hold/maintain/change/alter/shift/be a shift in the balance of power (in the region) 维持/改变(区域内的)势力均衡
  • cause/create/open/expose/heal/repair a deep/growing/major/serious rift between X and Y 导致/造成/引发/暴露出/弥合/修复 X 与 Y 之间深层次的/不断扩大的/主要的/严重的分歧

Meetings and agreements 会议与协议

  • have/hold/host/attend an international conference/an economic forum/a G20 summit 召开/举行/主办/出席国际会议/经济论坛/二十国集团峰会
  • launch a new round of global/multilateral/world trade negotiations 发起新一轮的全球/多边/世界贸易谈判
  • send/head/lead/meet a high-level/an official/a trade delegation 派遣/领导/带领/会见高层/官方/贸易代表团
  • begin/start/continue/resume peace talks 开始/继续/重启和平谈判
  • be committed to/be opposed to/disrupt/undermine/derail/sabotage the peace process 致力于/反对/扰乱/损害/干扰/破坏和平进程
  • negotiate/achieve a lasting political settlement 达成/取得长期的政治协议
  • broker/sign a peace deal/agreement/treaty 协商/签署和平协议

Conflict 冲突

  • be/constitute/pose a threat to global security 构成对全球安全的一大威胁
  • compromise/endanger/protect national security 损害/危及/保护国家安全
  • justify/be in favour of/ (especially US) be in favor of/be against military intervention 证明军事干预合理;支持/反对军事干预
  • threaten/authorize/launch/take/support/oppose unilateral/pre-emptive military action 扬言采取/授权使用/发起/采取/支持/反对单边的/先发制人的军事行动
  • impose/enforce/lift/end economic sanctions/an arms embargo/a naval blockade 强制实行/解除经济制裁/武器禁运/海上封锁
  • close/protect/secure/patrol the border 封锁/保卫边境;在边境地区巡逻
  • lead/be involved in a peacekeeping operation 领导/参与维和行动

Aid 援助

  • negotiate/announce a $15 billion aid package/an economic stimulus package 达成/宣布 150 亿美元的一套援助计划/刺激经济的一揽子计划
  • send/provide/request/cut off military aid 派遣/提供/请求/中断军事援助
  • bring/provide emergency/humanitarian relief 带来/提供紧急/人道主义救助
  • deliver/distribute medical supplies/(BrE) food parcels 运送/分发医疗用品/食品包
  • fund/run a foreign/a local/an international NGO 资助/管理外国/当地/国际非政府组织
  • reduce/eradicate child/global/world poverty 减少/根除儿童/全球性/世界性贫困