1.Too much packaging increases the cost of the food we buy.

过度的包装增加我们所购买的食品的费用。 

重点词语：packaging n.①包装 ②装潢

商务用语：retail packaging 零售包装

disposable packaging 不回收包装；可弃包装

2.Everyone can participate in the election.

每个人都可以参加这次竞选。 

重点词语：participate v.①参加 ②分享

商务用语：participate in 参加，加入

participate in profits 分享利润

3.After only working in the firm for six months, he was delighted to be offered a partnership.

他在公司只工作了六个月后就获得了合伙人地位。 

重点词语：partnership n.①合伙（关系）②合股经营

商务用语：in partnership with 和…合伙/合作

family partnership 家庭合伙

joint stock limited partnership 股份有限公司

unlimited partnership 无限公司

4.The new pain-relieving drug is protected by patent.

这种新的止痛药受到专利保护。 

重点词语：patent n.①专利 ②专利证书

商务用语：patent medicines 专利药品

patent right 专利权

letters patent 专利证

business patent 营业特许

5.The deal paid off and we made a lot of money.

这笔交易成功了，我们赚了不少钱。 

重点词语：pay n.工资，酬金 v.付钱，付报酬

商务用语：pay-day 发薪日

pay slip 工资单

be paid by piece 计件取酬

pay in installments 分期付款