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verb + gerund
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Intro
Certain verbs are followed by another verb, which can either be in the form of a gerund (doing something) or an infinitive (to do something). Let us explore some of them now.
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Mów teraz
recommend doing something
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Mów teraz
He recommends implementing the new software slowly.
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Mów teraz
risk doing something
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Mów teraz
We risk losing our market share if we don't innovate.
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Powtórz ze słuchu
_________ _____ _________
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Powtórz ze słuchu
__ __________ ____________ ___ ___ ________ ______.
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Powtórz ze słuchu
____ _____ _________
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Powtórz ze słuchu
__ ____ ______ ___ ______ _____ __ __ _____ ________.
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Przetłumacz teraz
...することを勧める
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Przetłumacz teraz
彼は新しいソフトウェアをゆっくり導入することを勧めています
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Przetłumacz teraz
...するリスクを冒す
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Przetłumacz teraz
私たちが革新を起こさなければ、市場シェアを失うリスクがあります
Key phrases
embrace new ideas
新しいアイデアを受け入れる
stay ahead of competitors
競合他社の先を行く
drive business growth
ビジネスの成長を促進する
Vocabulary
Key sentences
If we do not change our approach, we might face serious consequences.
私たちがアプローチを変えなければ、深刻な結果に直面するかもしれません。
It is crucial to adapt to market trends to remain competitive.
競争力を維持するためには、市場の動向に適応することが重要です。
Companies must consider the potential risks of stagnation.
企業は停滞の潜在的なリスクを考慮しなければなりません。
To succeed, businesses must embrace new ideas and strategies.
成功するためには、企業は新しいアイデアと戦略を受け入れなければなりません。
In order to drive business growth, it is important to innovate regularly.
ビジネスの成長を促進するためには、定期的に革新することが重要です。
Companies that stay ahead of competitors often enjoy higher profits.
競合他社の先を行く企業は、しばしばより高い利益を享受します。
Practical dialogue
We need to stay ahead of competitors by adopting new strategies.
新しい戦略を採用することで、競合他社の先を行く必要があります。
I agree, embracing new ideas will help us innovate effectively.
賛成です、新しいアイデアを受け入れることが私たちの効果的な革新を助けます。
What can we do to drive business growth this quarter?
今四半期のビジネスの成長を促進するために、私たちは何ができるでしょうか？
We should consider a more aggressive approach to innovation.
私たちは革新に対してより攻撃的なアプローチを検討すべきです。
FAQ
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