To merge: to combine or come together. 合并：整合或在一起。
Those two companies used to be competitors, but now they have merged into one company. 这两家公司曾经是竞争对手，但现在它们已经合并为一家司。
When the two companies merged, many people
were laid off. 两家公司合并后，很多人下岗了。
To acquire: to buy or take possession. 收购：购买或占有。
Some big companies grow by acquiring other companies. 一些大公司通过收购其他公司来发展。
One way to protect your business is to acquire
your competitors. 保护业务的一种方法是收购您的竞争对手。
An agenda: a plan or list of items to be discussed at a meeting. 议程：将在会议上讨论的计划或项目清单。
The agenda for the meeting is still unclear. 会议议程尚不清楚。
What are the main points on the agenda for the
meeting? 会议议程的重点是什么?
A contract: a written document that defines the rules in a relationship. 合同：定义关系规则的书面文件。
A contract isn't usually useful until things begin to go badly in a relationship. 除非关系中的情况开始恶化，否则合同通常没有用。
According to our contract, their first payment is due next week. 根据我们的合同，他们的第一笔付款应在下周支付。
Assets and liabilities: assets are what you own and liabilities are what you owe. 资产和负债：资产是您拥有的而负债是您所欠的。
Knowing the assets and liabilities of a company helps determine a company's value. 了解公司的资产和负债有助于确定公司的价值。
The company had more liabilities than assets so we decided not to invest. 该公司的负债比资产多，因此我们决定不投资。
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