1. acid test 決定性的考驗
例句：The acid test is whether or not somebody will actually buy the product.
決定性的考驗在于是否確實有人會買這種產品。

2. Achilles’ heel 原意為阿基里斯的腳踵，引申為致命弱點。
例句：However, an Achilles’ heel can usually be found that allows the headhunter to persuade them that they are, in fact, wanting to change.
但是，獵頭公司總有辦法找到他們的致命弱點，并利用來說服他們，使他們相信自己實際上是有改變現狀的想法。

3. act of God 不可抗力，天災
例句：The insurance policy does not cover acts of God.
這份保險單承保范圍不包括天災。

4. added value 增加值，增值
例句：An important aspect of marketing goods like CD players and televisions is possible added value, such as free videos or CDs.
推銷像CD播放機和電視機這樣的商品很重要的一點也許是使其增值，比如免費贈送錄像帶或CD片等。

5. Additional Benefit Funding 附加福利基金（專款）
例句：You will be able to use as much as you like of your Additional Benefit Funding to “buy” benefits.
員工可以任意使用附加福利基金“購買”自己喜歡的福利項目。