
commission
词源
源自中古法语 commission,来自拉丁语 commissio(委托行为),由 com-(共同) + mittere(发送)构成。
noun
❶ 指官方或权威机构委托某人或组织执行某项任务或职责,通常带有正式授权性质。
“The government set up a commission to investigate the incident.”
(政府成立了一个委员会来调查该事件。)
“She received a commission to paint a portrait for the mayor.”
(她受委托为市长画一幅肖像。)
❶ 指销售或服务完成后支付给中间人的酬金或提成,通常按比例计算。
“Sales staff earn a 10% commission on every deal they close.”
(销售人员每完成一笔交易可获得10%的佣金。)
“The real estate agent charges a 5% commission fee.”
(房地产经纪人收取5%的佣金。)
verb
❶ 正式委托某人完成特定工作或任务,通常涉及合同或官方授权。
“The museum commissioned a famous sculptor to create a new artwork.”
(博物馆委托一位著名雕塑家创作新作品。)
“They commissioned a study on climate change effects.”
(他们委托进行了一项关于气候变化影响的研究。)
常见短语
in commission — 指设备或系统处于正常工作状态,随时可用。
“After repairs, the elevator is back in commission.”
(维修后,电梯重新投入使用。)
out of commission — 指设备损坏或无法正常使用,也可形容人因伤病暂时不能工作。
“The printer is out of commission until we get new ink.”
(打印机在获得新墨盒前无法使用。)