1828, "manager or promoter of a theatrical production," reborrowing of French entrepreneur "one who undertakes or manages," agent noun from Old French entreprendre "undertake" (see enterprise). The word first crossed the Channel late 15c. (Middle English entreprenour) but did not stay. Meaning "business manager" is from 1852. Related: Entrepreneurship.
实用例句
1. The entrepreneur takes business risks in the hope of making a profit.
企业家为追求利润而冒险.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. The original French word entrepreneur refers to someone who undertakes, who does something.
企业家entrepreneur这个单词来源于法文,它指的是承担责任,或干实事的人.
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3. The entrepreneur at twenty-five is a different animal from the entrepreneur at fifty.
25岁的企业家和50岁的企业家是两种不同的人。
来自柯林斯例句
4. An entrepreneur is more than just a risk taker. He is a visionary.
企业家不仅要能承担风险，还应富于远见。
来自柯林斯例句
5. In Schumpeter's view, the function of the entrepreneur was innovation.
