BEC中级词汇精选（29）

catastrophe

n. 大灾难，大祸

例

The food was cold, and the guests quarreled-the whole dinner was a catastrophe.

食物是冷的，客人们又吵了起来——整个晚宴是一次彻底的失败。

catering

n. 餐饮服务

短语

the catering business/industry 餐饮业

restaurant catering 旅馆膳食供应

例

Catering at major sports events is becoming increasingly profitable.

为大型体育活动提供饮食的盈利日益增加。

caterer

n. 饮食供应商（为大型活动提供服务）

例

The caterers arrived early to set up their tables before the guests appeared.

饮食供应商倒得早，在客人抵达前把餐桌准备好了。

CEO

n. Chief Executive Officer （美）总经理

certificate

n. 证书，证明书

短语

certificate of insurance 保险凭证

certificate of origin 原产地证书

例

She received a certificate to show that she had attended the training course.

她参加培训班后获得证书。