en·ter·prise /ˈentəpraɪz $ -tər-/ ●●○ W3 noun 1 [countableC]BB a company, organization, or business 公司;组织;企业 commercial enterprises such as banks and food manufacturers 银行和食品制造厂等商业企业
state/public enterprise especially British EnglishBrE (=one owned by the government) 国有企业/公共事业单位
3 [countableC]JOB/WORK a large and complicated project, especially one that is done with a group of other people 〔尤指与其他团队合作的〕大型而复杂的项目,事业 SYN initiative The programme is a joint enterprise with the London Business School. 这一计划是与伦敦商学院的合作项目。
4 [uncountableU]IDEA the ability to think of new activities or ideas and make them work 创业精神;事业心;进取心 We’re looking for young people with enterprise and creativity. 我们在寻找有事业心和创造力的年轻人。
n COLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + enterprisea large/large-scale enterpriseThe company has grown into a large-scale enterprise that employs hundreds of people.
a small/small-scale enterpriseThe tax will affect owners of small-scale enterprises consisting of up to ten people.
a successful enterpriseShe is the owner of an extremely successful enterprise.
a commercial/business enterpriseIf you are setting up your own business enterprise, your bank can help.
an economic enterprise (=one that is intended to make money)It's an economic enterprise, not a charity.
a state/state-owned enterprise (also a public enterprise British EnglishBrE) (=one owned by the government)New Zealand Rail is a state-owned enterprise.
enterprise + NOUNan enterprise zone (=an area created by the government to attract businesses)Many firms relocate to enterprise zones because of tax incentives.
an enterprise economy (=an economic system in which there are many private businesses)An enterprise economy can generate wealth and reduce unemployment.