franchise
noun uk/ˈfræn.tʃaɪz/ us/ˈfræn.tʃaɪz/
(BUSINESS)
[ C ]特许经销权
a right to sell a company's products in a particular area using the company's name
a fast-food franchise 快餐特许经销权
a franchise holder 拥有特许经销权者
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- The Commission felt the company were overbidding and gave the franchise to their competitors instead.
- The company expanded rapidly during the 1980s by means of franchises.
- Each store is owned by an individual who pays a fee for the franchise.
- The franchise has proved to be extremely lucrative.
- He lost the franchise after failing to meet the specified standards.
(VOTE)
the franchise[ S ] （尤指投票选举议员等立法机构成员的）选举权
the right to vote in an election, especially in order to elect a parliament or similar law-making organization
American women worked for decades to win the franchise. 经过数十年的抗争，美国妇女赢得了选举权。
franchise
verb [ T ] uk/ˈfræn.tʃaɪz/ us/ˈfræn.tʃaɪz/
向…授予（或出售）特许经销权
to give or sell a franchise to someone