EN： Appositives are nouns or noun phrases that follow another noun to explain or identify it. In this sentence, 'the chief executive of Arm' identifies who 'Rene Haas' is.
中文： 同位语（Appositives）是紧跟在另一个名词后面的名词或名词短语，用来解释或说明该名词。在本句中，“the chief executive of Arm”说明了“Rene Haas”的身份。
Mr. Chen, my English teacher, is very kind.
陈先生，我的英语老师，非常亲切。
EN： The modal verb 'could' is used here to express a possibility in the future, suggesting that the event is not certain but is potential.
中文： 情态动词“could”在此处用于表达未来的可能性，暗示该事件并非确定发生，而是具有潜在可能。
It could rain later this afternoon.
今天下午晚些时候可能会下雨。
EN： Executive compensation in British companies is often scrutinized and tends to be lower than in the United States. A billion-dollar package for a UK-based company like Arm is exceptionally rare and has sparked significant public and shareholder debate.
中文： 英國公司的執行長薪酬通常受到嚴格審查，且往往低於美國。對於像安謀 (Arm) 這樣總部位於英國的公司來說，十億美元的薪酬方案極為罕見，並引發了公眾和股東的廣泛討論。
EN： The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used here to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has relevance to the present situation.
中文： 现在完成时（have/has + 过去分词）在此用于描述在过去不确定时间发生，且与现在相关的动作。
The company has launched a new product this month.
该公司本月推出了一款新产品。
EN： A Relative Clause starting with 'that' is used to provide more information about the noun 'plan'. It functions as an adjective to describe what kind of plan it is.
中文： 以“that”引导的定语从句用于提供关于名词“plan（计划）”的更多信息。它的功能类似于形容词，用来描述那是什么样的计划。
I read a book that was written by a famous scientist.
我读了一本由著名科学家写的书。
EN： In the corporate world, 'growth metrics' refer to specific measurable values used to track the progress of a company, such as revenue increase or market share. Linking executive pay to these metrics is a common practice to align the interests of leaders with those of shareholders.
中文： 在企業界，「成長指標（growth metrics）」是指用於追蹤公司進展的特定可衡量數值，例如營收增長或市場佔有率。將高階主管的薪酬與這些指標掛鉤是常見的做法，旨在使領導者的利益與股東的利益保持一致。
EN： First Conditional: Used to talk about things which might happen in the future. It uses 'if' + present simple, followed by 'will' + base verb.
中文： 第一类条件句（First Conditional）：用于描述未来可能发生的真实情况。结构为“if + 一般现在时”表示条件，“will + 动词原形”表示结果。
If the team wins the championship, they will receive a bonus.
如果团队赢得冠军，他们将获得奖金。
EN： Help someone (to) do something: The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then either a bare infinitive (verb without 'to') or a full infinitive (with 'to').
中文： Help someone (to) do something：动词help后接宾语，再接动词原形或不定式（to + 动词），表示“帮助某人做某事”。
She helped me finish the report on time.
她帮助我准时完成了报告。
EN： The mention of 'one trillion dollars' reflects the elite status of 'Trillion-dollar companies' (like Apple or Microsoft) in the tech industry. For a British-founded company like Arm, reaching this valuation would be a historic milestone, as most such companies are currently US-based.
中文： 提到「一兆美元」反映了科技產業中「兆元俱樂部」公司（如蘋果或微軟）的精英地位。對於像安謀（Arm）這樣源自英國的公司來說，達到這一估值將是一個歷史性的里程碑，因為目前大多數此類公司都總部位於美國。
EN： The passive voice 'is listed' and 'are located' is used to describe the state or status of a subject. 'Be listed' means to be officially recorded on an exchange, while 'be located' indicates the physical position of something.
中文： 被动语态“is listed”（上市）与“are located”（位于）用于描述主体的状态或地位。“Be listed”指在交易所正式挂牌，“be located”则指某物的地理位置。
The new museum is located in the city center.
这座新博物馆位于市中心。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses that show a contrast. In this sentence, it contrasts the location of the stock listing (New York) with the location of the headquarters (England).
中文： 并列连词“but”用于连接两个具有对比关系的独立分句。在本句中，它对比了股票上市的地点（纽约）与总部所在地（英格兰）。
He lives in London, but his parents live in Paris.
他住在伦敦，但他的父母住在巴黎。
EN： Arm is a major British technology company. Although it is listed on the New York Nasdaq (an American exchange) to attract global investors, it maintains its roots and headquarters in Cambridge, England, which is a significant hub for technology and research in the UK.
中文： 安謀 (Arm) 是一家主要的英國科技公司。儘管它在紐約納斯達克（美國交易所）上市以吸引全球投資者，但它仍將根基和總部留在英格蘭的劍橋，那裡是英國重要的科技與研究中心。
EN： Non-defining Relative Clause: The phrase ', which is called a value creation plan,' provides extra information about the 'proposed plan'. It is separated by commas and uses 'which' because it is adding non-essential detail.
中文： 非限定性定语从句：短语“, which is called a value creation plan,”为“提议的计划”提供额外信息。它用逗号隔开，并使用“which”引导，因为这是在添加非必要的补充细节。
The new office, which is located in London, will open next month.
这家位于伦敦的新办公室将于下个月开业。
EN： Modal Verb 'Would' for Hypothetical Situations: 'Would' is used here to describe a future action that depends on certain conditions being met (the approval of the plan and reaching targets).
中文： 情态动词“Would”用于假设情境：这里使用“would”来描述一个取决于特定条件（如计划获准及达成目标）是否满足的未来行动。
If the project succeeds, the team would receive a bonus.
如果项目成功，团队将会获得奖金。
EN： Executive compensation in the UK is often subject to intense public and shareholder scrutiny compared to the US. A billion-dollar payout is extremely rare for a British-based company like Arm, reflecting the global nature of the tech industry's competition for talent.
中文： 與美國相比，英國的高階主管薪酬通常受到公眾和股東更嚴格的審查。對於像安謀（Arm）這樣總部位於英國的公司來說，十億美元的報酬極為罕見，這反映了科技產業在全球人才競爭中的特性。
EN： The phrasal verb 'depend on' is used to show that something is determined or influenced by something else. When followed by an action, we use the '-ing' form (gerund). In this sentence, 'the company' acts as the logical subject of the gerund 'reaching'.
中文： 动词短语“depend on”（取决于）用于表示某事受另一件事决定或影响。当后面接一个动作时，需使用动名词（-ing形式）。在本句中，“the company”作为动名词“reaching”的逻辑主语。
Our success depends on everyone working together.
我们的成功取决于每个人共同努力。
EN： The preposition 'by' is used here to indicate a deadline or a point in time 'no later than'. It suggests that the targets must be met at or before the certain dates mentioned.
中文： 介词“by”在此处用于表示期限或“不迟于”某个时间点。它暗示目标必须在提到的特定日期或之前达成。
Please submit the report by Friday.
请在周五前提交报告。
EN： In corporate governance, especially in the US and UK, 'performance-based compensation' is common. However, the scale of this bonus (linked to a trillion-dollar valuation) is exceptionally high for a British-based company like Arm, reflecting the high-stakes nature of the global semiconductor industry.
中文： 在公司治理中，特別是在美國和英國，「績效獎酬」非常普遍。然而，這筆獎金的規模（與兆美元估值掛鉤）對於像安謀（Arm）這樣總部位於英國的公司來說異常之高，反映了全球半導體產業的高風險與高回報性質。
EN： The modal verb 'must' is used to express strong obligation or necessity. In business contexts, it often refers to requirements that need to be met to achieve a specific goal.
中文： 情态动词“must”用于表达强烈的义务或必要性。在商业情境中，它通常指为了达成特定目标而必须满足的条件或要求。
The project must be completed by the end of the week.
该项目必须在周末前完成。
EN： The preposition 'by' is used to indicate a deadline or a point in time no later than which something must happen.
中文： 介词“by”用于表示期限，意指“在……之前”或“不迟于某个时间点”。
Please submit your report by Friday.
请在周五前提交您的报告。
EN： The mention of 'trillion dollars' reflects the massive scale of global tech giants. Achieving a trillion-dollar market valuation is a rare milestone, currently held only by a few companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia. For a British-founded company like Arm, reaching this would be a historic achievement.
中文： 提到「兆美元」反映了全球科技巨頭的龐大規模。達到一兆美元的市值是一個罕見的里程碑，目前僅由蘋果、微軟和輝達等少數公司達成。對於像安謀（Arm）這樣在英國創立的公司來說，達到這個目標將是一項歷史性的成就。
EN： The First Conditional (If + Present Simple, ... will/would) is used here to express a hypothetical situation in the future. Although 'would' is used instead of 'will', it adds a layer of formality or slight uncertainty to the possibility.
中文： 第一类条件句（If + 一般现在时，... will/would）在此用于表达未来的假设情况。虽然这里使用了would而非will，但这增加了一层正式感或对可能性的一丝不确定性。
If the team wins the next game, they will qualify for the finals.
如果球队赢得下一场比赛，他们将获得决赛资格。
EN： The structure 'one of the + superlative adjective + plural noun' is used to compare one item with a group, indicating it belongs to the highest degree of a certain quality.
中文： “one of the + 最高级形容词 + 复数名词”的结构用于将一个项目与一个群体进行比较，表示它属于某种特质最高程度之一。
This is one of the most expensive cars in the world.
这是世界上最昂贵的汽车之一。
EN： The mention of a 'British company' is significant here because executive pay in the UK is generally much lower than in the US. A billion-dollar payout is extremely rare for a UK-based firm, sparking public and shareholder debate.
中文： 這裡提到「英國公司」具有重要意義，因為英國的高階主管薪酬通常遠低於美國。對於一家總部位於英國的公司來說，十億美元的支出極為罕見，這引發了公眾和股東的辯論。
EN： The sentence uses the Past Simple tense ('joined', 'was promoted') to describe completed actions that happened at a specific time in the past (2013 and 2022).
中文： 本句使用一般过去时（joined, was promoted）来描述在过去特定时间（2013年和2022年）已经完成的动作。
She joined the company in 2015 and became a manager in 2020.
她于2015年加入公司，并在2020年成为经理。
EN： The Passive Voice ('was promoted') is used when the focus is on the person receiving the action rather than the person performing it. It is formed using 'be' + past participle.
中文： 被动语态（was promoted）用于强调动作的接受者而非执行者。其结构为“be动词 + 过去分词”。
He was promoted to senior engineer last month.
他上个月被提升为资深工程师。
EN： In corporate English, 'chief executive' (or CEO) is the highest-ranking person in a company. The phrase 'was promoted to' is the standard way to describe moving up the corporate ladder.
中文： 在企業英語中，「chief executive」（或 CEO）是公司中職位最高的人。短語「was promoted to」是描述在公司職涯階梯中晉升的標準說法。
EN： The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used here to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has relevance or a result in the present. The adverb 'already' emphasizes that the action occurred sooner than expected.
中文： 现在完成时（have/has + 过去分词）在此用于描述过去某个不确定时间点发生的动作，且该动作与现在有关联或影响。副词“already”（已经）则强调该动作比预期更早发生。
The company has already reached its annual sales target.
这家公司已经达成了年度销售目标。
EN： The verb 'top' is used transitively to mean 'to exceed' or 'to be more than' a particular amount or level.
中文： 动词“top”在此用作及物动词，意思是“超过”或“高于”某个特定的数量或程度。
Temperatures are expected to top 40 degrees Celsius today.
今天的气温预计将超过摄氏40度。
EN： Executive compensation in the UK is generally lower than in the US. A pay package exceeding 60 million dollars is considered exceptionally high for a British-based company like Arm, which is why it has attracted significant media and shareholder attention.
中文： 英國的高階主管薪酬通常低於美國。對於像安謀（Arm）這樣總部位於英國的公司來說，超過六千萬美元的薪酬方案被認為是異常高昂的，這也是為什麼它引起了媒體和股東的高度關注。
EN： The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used here to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has a result in the present.
中文： 现在完成时（have/has + 过去分词）在此用于描述过去某个不确定时间点发生的动作，且该动作对现在仍有影响或结果。
The manager has approved the new budget.
经理已经批准了新的预算。
EN： The prepositional phrase 'from A to B' is used to indicate a range or a change from a starting point to an ending point.
中文： 介词短语“from A to B”用于表示范围，或从起点到终点的变化过程。
The temperature rose from 20 degrees to 30 degrees.
温度从20度上升到了30度。
EN： In the corporate world, 'share awards' are a common way to incentivize top executives. This aligns their personal financial gain with the company's stock performance, which is a key part of the 'value creation' strategy mentioned in the context.
中文： 在企業界，「股票獎勵」是激勵高階主管的常見方式。這將主管的個人財務收益與公司的股價表現掛鉤，是文中提到的「價值創造」策略的核心部分。
EN： The sentence uses a Noun Clause (that-clause) as the direct object of the verb 'said'. The word 'that' introduces the specific information being reported.
中文： 本句使用名词性从句（that从句）作为动词“said”的直接宾语。“that”引导出被报道的具体信息内容。
The manager said that the project was a success.
经理说该项目很成功。
EN： The Relative Clause 'that is required' is used to modify the noun phrase 'significant value creation'. It specifies which value creation is being discussed.
中文： 定语从句“that is required”用来修饰名词短语“significant value creation”（重大价值创造），明确指出所讨论的是“被要求的”价值创造。
This is the document that is required for the meeting.
这是会议所需的文件。
EN： Executive compensation in British companies is often subject to intense public and shareholder scrutiny, as high payouts are less common than in the United States. The mention of 'shareholders will vote' reflects the UK's corporate governance standards where major pay policies require approval.
中文： 英國公司的股東與大眾通常會嚴格審視高階主管的薪酬，因為在英國，如此高額的獎酬比起美國較為少見。文中提到「股東將進行投票」，反映了英國公司治理準則中，重大薪酬政策需經由股東批准的要求。
EN： The future tense 'will' is used here to express a scheduled event or a firm intention. It is followed by the base form of the verb 'vote'.
中文： 将来时助动词“will”在此用于表达已安排好的事件或坚定的意图。其后接动词原形“vote”。
The board will review the proposal next week.
董事会将在下周审查该提案。
EN： The preposition 'on' is used with the verb 'vote' to indicate the subject or topic of the vote.
中文： 介词“on”与动词“vote”连用，用来表示投票的主题或对象。
They voted on the new budget yesterday.
他们昨天对新预算案进行了投票。
EN： In corporate governance, the 'Annual General Meeting' (AGM) is a mandatory yearly gathering of a company's interested shareholders. At these meetings, directors report on the company's performance and shareholders vote on key issues, such as executive compensation packages, which can be highly controversial in British corporate culture if they are perceived as excessive.
中文： 在公司治理中，「年度股東大會」(AGM) 是公司股東每年必須參加的會議。在這些會議上，董事會報告公司的業績，股東則對關鍵議題進行投票，例如行政人員的薪酬方案。在英國企業文化中，如果薪酬被認為過高，往往會引起極大爭議。
EN： Passive Voice (be + past participle): This structure is used when the subject of the sentence receives the action rather than performing it. In this case, 'the meeting' cannot hold itself; it 'is held' by the company.
中文： 被动语态（be动词 + 过去分词）：当句子主语是动作的接受者而非执行者时使用。在此句中，“会议”本身不会主动举行，而是“被举行”。
The annual report is published every March.
年度报告在每年三月发布。
EN： Adverbs of Frequency: Words like 'usually', 'always', or 'often' describe how frequently an action occurs. In sentences with a 'be' verb, the adverb typically follows the 'be' verb.
中文： 频率副词：如“usually”（通常）、“always”（总是）或“often”（时常）用来描述动作发生的频率。在含有be动词的句子中，副词通常放在be动词之后。
He is usually late for dinner.
他晚餐通常迟到。
EN： In the corporate world, Annual General Meetings (AGMs) are often held at the same time each year to maintain consistency for shareholders. For many British companies, September marks the end of the summer period and the beginning of a busy financial quarter.
中文： 在企業界，年度股東大會 (AGM) 通常每年在固定時間舉行，以保持對股東的一致性。對於許多英國公司而言，九月標誌著夏季假期的結束以及繁忙財政季度的開始。
EN： The First Conditional is used to express a real possibility in the future. It follows the structure: 'If + present simple, will/can/could + base verb'.
中文： 第一类条件句（First Conditional）用于表达未来可能发生的真实情况。结构为：“If + 一般现在时，will/can/could + 动词原形”。
If the company hits the target, the employees will receive a bonus.
如果公司达到目标，员工将会获得奖金。
EN： The phrase 'well over' is an intensifier used to emphasize that an amount or number is significantly higher than a specific value.
中文： 短语“well over”是一个加强语气的用法，用来强调某个数量或数字远远超过特定的数值。
The renovation cost well over fifty thousand dollars.
装修费用远远超过了五万美元。
EN： Executive compensation at this scale (over $1 billion) is common in the US tech sector (e.g., Tesla) but is highly controversial and rare for a British-based company like Arm, reflecting a shift toward American-style pay structures to retain talent.
中文： 這種規模（超過 10 億美元）的高管薪酬在美國科技界（如特斯拉）較為常見，但對於像安謀（Arm）這樣總部位於英國的公司來說，這極具爭議且罕見，這反映了為了留住人才而轉向美式薪酬結構的趨勢。
EN： The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has relevance to the present situation.
中文： 现在完成时（have/has + 过去分词）用于描述过去某个不确定时间发生的动作，且该动作与现在的情况有所关联。
The news has spread quickly throughout the office.
这则消息已在办公室内迅速传开。
EN： The conjunction 'because' introduces a subordinate clause that provides the reason or cause for the action described in the main clause.
中文： 从属连词“because”引导一个状语从句，用来提供主句中所描述动作的原因或理由。
She stayed home because it was raining heavily.
她待在家里，因为雨下得很大。
EN： In the UK, corporate governance standards often emphasize restraint in executive compensation compared to the US. A billion-dollar payout is highly controversial in the British business landscape, where such 'American-style' bonuses are frequently criticized by shareholders and the public.
中文： 在英國，企業治理標準通常強調高階主管薪酬應較美國更為克制。十億美元級別的報酬在英國商界極具爭議，因為這種「美式」獎金經常受到股東和公眾的批評。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中： 报酬、薪酬，指员工因工作而获得的薪水、奖金及福利。
在本文中： 衡量标准、指标，用于评估或测量表现的数值。
在本文中： 总部，机构或公司的主要行政中心。
在本文中： 目标，指预计要达到的特定水平或数额。
在本文中： 支出、款项，通常指一大笔奖金或赔偿金的发放。
在本文中： 升职，被提升到更高的职位或级别。
在本文中： 适当地，以符合情况或要求的方式。
在本文中： 股东，持有公司股票的人或机构。
在本文中： 提议、建议案，正式提出的计划。
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
The total value of a company's shares on the stock market.
市值
The highest-ranking person in a company or organization.
首席执行官
Closely connected with or dependent on something.
与…挂钩、取决于
A place where shares of public companies are bought and sold.
证券交易所
The financial compensation received by high-level corporate officers.
高管薪酬