multinational
/ˌmʌltiˈnæʃnəl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌmʌltiˈnæʃnəl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌməl-tē-ˈna-sh(ə-)nəl -ˌtī-/ (ame, mw) · /ˌmʌl.tiˈnæʃ.ən.əl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌmʌl.t̬iˈnæʃ.ən.əl/ (ame, ipa)
multinational — 形容詞
- multinationalpositive
- more multinationalcomparative
- most multinationalsuperlative
1. involving operations or activities that take place across several different coun
跨國的
涉及多個國家的（尤指企業或活動）
involving operations or activities that take place across several different countries — for example, a multinational corporation with factories on different continents or a multinational peacekeeping force with troops from many nations.
The multinational peacekeeping force included soldiers from twelve different countries.
這支跨國維和部隊的士兵來自十二個不同的國家。
multinational + noun: peacekeeping force / corporation
Yuki's marketing team worked on a multinational campaign that covered seven countries across three continents.
Yuki 的行銷團隊負責一個橫跨三大洲、涵蓋七個國家的跨國宣傳活動。
After several international acquisitions, the local firm grew into a multinational corporation with factories in Asia and Europe.
歷經一系列國際收購後，這家地方小公司轉型為一家在四大洲都有據點的跨國企業。
Maeve found that negotiating multinational trade regulations required patience and a good legal team.
Maeve 發現，協商跨國貿易法規需要耐心和優秀的法律團隊。
The multinational research project connected universities from Japan, Brazil, and Germany to study ocean pollution.
這項跨國研究計畫串聯了來自日本、巴西和德國的大學，共同研究海洋污染問題。
- international
broader term — any cross-border activity, not just operations in multiple countries
- global
suggests worldwide reach rather than simply several countries; stronger emphasis on planet-wide scale
- transnational
slightly more formal and academic; emphasises activity that crosses or transcends national borders
文法句型
multinational + noun
用法筆記
Frequently appears before nouns such as corporation, company, force, agreement, or project. Unlike 'international,' which can describe any cross-border activity, 'multinational' implies concrete operations or presence in several countries simultaneously.
常見錯誤
multinational — 名詞
- multinationalsingular
- multinationalsplural
1. a large business organization whose operations span numerous countries around th
跨國企業
同時在多國營運的大型公司
a large business organization whose operations span numerous countries around the world, typically with a central headquarters in one country and branches, factories, or offices spread across others.
The multinational announced plans to open a new research centre in Nairobi.
這家跨國企業宣布計劃在奈洛比設立新的研究中心。
multinational + verb: announces / plans / expands
Kofi spent ten years working for a pharmaceutical multinational before starting his own business.
Kofi 在一家製藥跨國企業工作了十年，之後才創立自己的公司。
Environmental groups have been putting pressure on large multinationals to reduce their carbon emissions.
環保團體持續向大型跨國企業施壓，要求它們減少碳排放。
The European multinational operates factories in India, Mexico, and Vietnam.
這家歐洲跨國企業在印度、墨西哥和越南都設有工廠。
Anong's job at the multinational involved coordinating supply chains across four different continents.
Anong 在這家跨國企業的工作是協調橫跨四大洲的供應鏈。
- global corporation
emphasises worldwide reach; slightly more informal
- transnational corporation
academic or legal term; stresses operations that transcend national boundaries
- international company
broader term — may just export products without having offices in other countries
- local business
a company that serves only its immediate area
- small and medium-sized enterprise (SME)
a business with limited scale and no international operations
文法句型
a/an + multinational
the + multinational
multinational + verb (singular/plural)
用法筆記
In spoken or less formal contexts, 'global company' or 'international company' may replace 'multinational.' The noun is a shortening of 'multinational company' or 'multinational corporation,' and it is always countable (a multinational / two multinationals).