Cool MateBusiness против Company против Firm
Когда что использовать в английском, со значением, регистром и примерами.
Business
Топ 1000 (очень частое)A1noun
Company
Топ 1000 (очень частое)A1noun
Firm
Топ 2000 (частое)B2noun
| Business | Company | Firm | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Произношение | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈbɪznəs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈbɪznəs/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈkʌmpəni/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkʌmpəni/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/fɜːm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/fɜːrm/"]/ |
| Значение | The activity of making or selling goods or services. | A group of people who work together to make or sell something. | Strong and steady, not soft or weak. |
| Пример | She started her own business last year. | I work at a software company that develops applications. | The law firm specializes in intellectual property cases. |
| Регистр | Нейтральное | Нейтральное | Нейтральное |
| Насколько частое | Топ 1000 (очень частое) | Топ 1000 (очень частое) | Топ 2000 (частое) |
| Уровень CEFR | A1 | A1 | B2 |
| Часть речи | noun | noun | noun |
| Сочетания | big, profitable, private, carry on, conduct, do, deal, transaction, opportunity, in business, on business, business as usual, business or pleasure, mix business with pleasure, daily, real, get on with, go about, make something, have no business doing something, have no business to do something, keep your nose out of somebody’s business, brisk, good, bad, do, attract, drum up, boom, grow, pick up, large, medium-sized, small, have, own, manage, do well, flourish, succeed, assets, premises, failure, daily, real, get on with, go about, make something, have no business doing something, have no business to do something, keep your nose out of somebody’s business, private, important, pressing, get down to, deal with, discuss, any other business, mean business, whole, dirty, messy, big, profitable, private, carry on, conduct, do, deal, transaction, opportunity, in business, on business, business as usual, business or pleasure, mix business with pleasure | big, large, leading, group, create, establish, form, make something, manufacture something, produce something, director, executive, owner, in a/the company, within a/the company, a director of a company, large, small, touring, good, pleasant, poor, have, keep somebody, need, for company, in somebody’s company, have the pleasure of somebody’s company, request the pleasure of somebody’s company, like your own company, expect, have, mixed, assembled, keep, in company, get into bad company, keep bad company, present company excepted | big, large, major, establish, found, launch, be based in something, expand, grow, in a/the firm, within a/the firm, a client of a firm, a firm of accountants, consultants, solicitors, etc., a partner in a firm |
| Антонимы | leisure, idleness, unemployment | individual, self | soft, weak, loose |
| Частые ошибки | Confused with 'busy' — 'business' refers to work, while 'busy' means having a lot to do., Using 'business' as a verb — it is only a noun., Saying 'the business are' instead of 'the business is' — 'business' is a singular noun. | Confused with 'companion' — remember, a company is usually a business., Using 'company' in the singular form when referring to multiple businesses., Mixed up with 'firm' — 'firm' can be more specific to certain types of companies. | Confused with 'firme', thinking it has a different meaning., Used 'firm' in place of 'secure' or 'stable' incorrectly., Assumed all 'firm' meanings are interchangeable. |
| Заметки по употреблению | Use 'business' in general and formal contexts when discussing work, trade, or commerce. It is not typically used in casual conversations about personal matters. | Use 'company' in both formal and informal contexts when referring to businesses. Avoid in casual phrases unrelated to business, like 'keeping company' (which means spending time with someone). | Use 'firm' to describe something that is not soft, like a firm mattress. It can also mean strong and resolute, like a firm stance on an issue. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts. |
Частые вопросы: Business против Company против Firm
В чём разница между Business, Company и Firm?
Business: The activity of making or selling goods or services. Company: A group of people who work together to make or sell something. Firm: Strong and steady, not soft or weak.
Что сложнее: Business, Company и Firm?
Firm имеет самый высокий уровень, B2, по шкале CEFR.
У Business, Company и Firm одинаковый уровень CEFR?
Business: A1, Company: A1, Firm: B2 по шкале CEFR.
Какая часть речи у Business, Company и Firm?
Business: noun, Company: noun, Firm: noun.
Можно показать пример каждого?
Business: She started her own business last year. Company: I work at a software company that develops applications. Firm: The law firm specializes in intellectual property cases.
Можно ли использовать Business, Company и Firm взаимозаменяемо?
Не всегда. Business, Company и Firm близки и иногда пересекаются, но различаются по регистру, частоте и употреблению, поэтому замена одного другим может изменить смысл или тон. Стоит свериться с различиями выше, прежде чем заменять.