business-like

英['bɪznəsl'aɪk] 美['bɪznəsl'aɪk]
  • adj.事务式的;有系统的;迅速的;用心的;认真的
形容词 businesslike:
  1. exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business

  2. not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal

    用作形容词 (adj.)
    1. In business, a prompt reply is imperative.
      在商业上迅速的回复是必要的。
    2. Whatever he said, the swift answer crushed him like a bludgeon.
      不论他说什么,对方迅速的回答就像给他打了一下闷棍一样。
    3. Her purposeful stare showed she meant business.
      从她坚定的眼神可知她是认真的。
    4. They know the League means business this time.
      他们明白联盟这一回是万分认真的。