franchise

1. N-COUNT A franchise is an authority that is given by an organization to someone, allowing them to sell its goods or services or to take part in an activity which the organization controls. (公司授予某人的) 特許經(jīng)營權(quán)[商業(yè)]

...fast-food franchises. …快餐特許經(jīng)營權(quán)。

...the franchise to build and operate the tunnel. …建造、運營隧道的特許權(quán)。

2. V-T If a company franchises its business, it sells franchises to other companies, allowing them to sell its goods or services. 出售…的特許經(jīng)營權(quán)[商業(yè)]

She has recently franchised her business. 她最近已出售了其公司的特許經(jīng)營權(quán)。

3. N-UNCOUNT Franchise is the right to vote in an election. 選擧權(quán)[also 'the' N]

...the introduction of universal franchise. …普選權(quán)的採用。