慢速英语:Words and Their Stories: Let's Do Business

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1. I made the deal with a friend, and we both made a profit.

deal with 与...交涉,交易;应付;处理
例句：He has learnt to deal properly with all kinds of complicated situations.
他已学会恰当地应付各种复杂局面。  

2. Sometimes I sold my signs at a loss.

at a loss 亏本地
例句：They sold the goods at a loss.
他们亏本出售货物。

3. It was in the black, not in the red.

in the red 亏损;负债
例句：I'm $100 in the red this month.
我这个月负债一百元。

4. My friend’s official offer was finally given to me in black and white.

in black and white 白纸黑字
例句：I want this agreement in black and white as soon as possible.
我要尽快得到这份书面协议。

5. I was finally able to get a break.

get a break 走运的
例句：It would be good for you to get a break, they said. 
他们说，换换环境对我有好处。