閱讀歐美時事新聞就能將生冷英文詞彙加溫學習。
圖片及新聞英文原文出處https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-22/berkshire-hathaway-s-operating-profit-jumps-as-rates-lift-income
Berkshire’s Operating Profit Jumps on Insurance, Rates Boost
（波克夏的營業利潤因保險與利率提升而大增）
· Buffett says Berkshire remains mostly invested in equities
（巴菲特表示波克夏主要仍投資於股票）
· Conglomerate could lift investments in Japan trading houses
• （該集團可能會增加對日本貿易公司的投資）
發稿時間2025年2月22日 at 下午9:11 [GMT+8]
更新時間Updated on 2025年2月23日 at 上午2:09 [GMT+8]
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s operating earnings surged 71% in the fourth quarter, as higher interest rates lifted the conglomerate’s investment income and its insurance business improved. （波克夏控股公司第四季營業收益激增71%，因較高的利率提升該集團的投資收益，且其保險業務有所改善。）
以下十個詞彙詳解，可以幫助掌握TOEIC考生綠色證照（470-725分）詞彙。
① operating profit / operating earnings (n. phr.) 營業利潤 / 營業收益
The company’s operating profit increased significantly due to strong sales and cost reductions.
由於銷售強勁和成本削減，該公司的營業利潤大幅增加。
The company's operating earnings rose by 20% this quarter, driven by strong sales and cost efficiency.
該公司的營業收益在本季度上升20%，主要受強勁銷售和成本效益的推動。
② insurance (n.) 保險
Many people purchase insurance to protect their property against natural disasters.
許多人購買保險來防範自然災害對財產的損害。
(3A) rate (n.) 比率 / 費率
The unemployment rate has been steadily declining over the past year.
過去一年來，失業率一直在穩步下降。
(3B) interest rate (n.) 利率
The central bank decided to raise the interest rate to curb inflation.
中央銀行決定提高利率以抑制通貨膨脹。
④ boost (v.) 提高 / 增強
The government introduced new policies to boost economic growth.
政府推出新政策以促進經濟增長。
(5A) invest (v.) 投資
She decided to invest in renewable energy projects for long-term benefits.
她決定投資可再生能源項目以獲得長期收益。
(5B) investment (n.) 投資
Real estate is often considered a stable investment during economic uncertainty.
在經濟不確定時期，房地產通常被認為是一種穩定的投資。
⑥ equity (n.) 股票 / 股本 / 公平
The company issued new shares to increase its equity and expand its operations.
該公司發行新股以增加股本並擴展業務。
⑦ conglomerate (n.) 企業集團
The multinational conglomerate owns businesses in various industries, from technology to healthcare.
這家跨國企業集團在各種行業擁有業務，從科技到醫療保健。
⑧ lift (v.) 提高 / 促進
The government implemented tax cuts to lift consumer spending.
政府實施減稅措施以提高消費支出。
⑨ trading house (n.) 貿易公司
The Japanese trading house specializes in importing and exporting raw materials.
這家日本貿易公司專門從事原材料的進出口。
⑩ surge (v.) 激增 / 暴漲
Demand for electric vehicles surged after new environmental regulations were introduced.
在新環保法規出台後，電動車的需求激增。
圖片及新聞英文原文出處https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-22/berkshire-hathaway-s-operating-profit-jumps-as-rates-lift-income