corporation
/ˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃən/ · /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #4147 in the learning path
大公司；法人企业
Definitions
n. A legally established company, especially a large one.
大公司；法人企业
n. A governing body responsible for a town or city.
市政当局
Example
My sister works for a corporation that makes furniture.
我姐姐在一家生产家具的大公司工作。
A multinational corporation can create local jobs, but its profits may largely flow back to overseas shareholders.
跨国公司能够创造本地就业机会，但其利润可能大多流向海外股东。
Collocations
- multinational corporation
- large corporation
- municipal corporation
Word family
- corporate (adj.)
- incorporate (v.)
- incorporation (n.)
Synonyms
- company
- business
Usage tip
常指大型公司；勿与cooperation（合作）混淆。
FAQ
- What does corporation mean?
- A legally established company, especially a large one. A governing body responsible for a town or city.
- How is corporation pronounced?
- UK /ˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃən/, US /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
