“做生意”常见的英文表达有 do business、run a business 或 engage in business,具体使用取决于语境:
1、 Do business
强调“开展商业活动”或“进行交易”。
例句:
They do business with many countries around the world.(他们与世界许多国家有生意往来。)
We need to find a reliable partner to do business with.(我们需要找一个可靠的合作伙伴做生意。)
2、 Run a business
侧重“经营企业”或“管理生意”,通常指具体的商业运作。
例句:
She runs a small restaurant in the city center.(她在市中心经营一家小餐馆。)
My father has been running a business for over 30 years.(我父亲经营生意已经30多年了。)
3、 Engage in business
较为正式,强调“参与商业活动”或“投身商界”。
例句:
After graduation, he decided to engage in business full-time.(毕业后,他决定全职投身商界。)
The company engages in international trade.(这家公司从事国际贸易。)
其他相关表达:Start a business(创业)
He plans to start a business next year.(他计划明年创业。)
Set up a business(建立生意)
They set up a small online store last year.(他们去年建立了一家小型网店。)
Be in business(从事商业)
My family has been in business for generations.(我家几代人都在做生意。)
总结:如果想表达“与某人做生意”,用 do business with someone。
如果想表达“经营生意”,用 run a business。
如果想表达“投身商界”,用 engage in business。
根据具体语境选择最合适的表达即可!