新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

liquidate

英  [ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • liquidates , liquidating , liquidated

    1[T 及物动词] 清算

    To liquidate a company is to close it down and sell all its assets, usually because it is in debt.

    近义词

    sell , close down

    双语例句

    例:

    A unanimous vote was taken to liquidate the company.

    投票一致通过对这家公司进行清算。

    例:

    The High Court has appointed an official receiver to liquidate a bankrupt travel company.

    高级法院已经指定一位官方接管人来清算一家破产的旅游公司。

    2[T 及物动词] 将资产换成现金

    If a company liquidates its assets, its property such as buildings or machinery is sold in order to get money.

    近义词

    sell

    双语例句

    例:

    The company closed down operations and began liquidating its assets in January.

    这家公司在1月份停业,开始变卖资产。