| 单词 | efficiency |
| 释义 | efficiency efficiency // noun
COST-EFFICIENCY, TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY, X-EFFICIENCY
1 [U] the ability to do sth well with no waste of time or money: improvements in efficiency at the factory I was impressed by the speed and efficiency with which my order was processed. The increase in profits was mainly due to efficiency gains. improving energy efficiency (= wasting as little energy as possible) in transport and industry We combined the two departments to boost efficiency and save costs. The company announced 800 job losses as part of a €1.2 billion efficiency drive.
❖ to achieve/boost/improve/increase/maximize efficiency ◆ efficiency gains/savings an efficiency drive/programme
2 efficiencies [pl.] ways of wasting less time and money or of saving time and money: We are looking at our business to see where efficiencies can be made. Savings will come from greater efficiencies in processing orders and marketing.
3 (Technical ) [U] the relationship between the amount of energy that goes into a machine or an engine, and the amount that it produces: The generator is running at only 40% efficiency. |
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