enterprise
/ˈentəpraɪz; `ɛntɚˌpraɪz/ n
1 [C] project or undertaking, esp one that is difficult or needs courage 事业, 计画（尤指困难的或需要勇气的）
his latest business enterprise 他最新的企业规划
The music festival is a new enterprise which we hope will become an annual event. 音乐会演是一项新生事物, 我们希望它能成为一年一度的盛会. Cf 参看 venture 1.
2 [U] courage and willingness to be involved in such projects 事业心; 进取心; 勇气; 胆量
a woman of great enterprise 事业心极强的女子
He got the job because he showed the spirit of enterprise. 他因为表现出进取精神, 所以得到了这份工作.
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(a) [U] participation in projects; business activity 参与计画; 企业活动; 经营
Conservativegovernments in Britain favour private enterprise rather than nationalization. 英国的保守党政府赞成私人经营而反对国有化.
(b) [C] business company or firm 事业单位; 企业单位; 公司; 商号; 商行
one of the most successful enterprises of its kind 同类企业中业绩极突出者.