globalization
globalization — 名詞
1. the process by which businesses and industries expand their operations across na
經濟全球化
跨國企業在全球進行生產與貿易的過程
the process by which businesses and industries expand their operations across national borders, making it easier for goods, services, capital, and workers to move between countries
Globalization has allowed companies like Eshe's textile firm to source materials from three continents.
經濟全球化讓 Eshe 的紡織公司能從三個不同的大洲採購原料。
followed by present perfect: globalization + has allowed [sb] to [v]
The rise of globalization in the 1990s transformed supply chains across Southeast Asia.
1990 年代經濟全球化的崛起，徹底改變了東南亞的供應鏈。
collocation: rise of globalization
Critics argue that globalization mostly benefits large corporations rather than local workers.
批評者認為經濟全球化主要讓大企業受益，而非本地勞工。
Piotr studied how globalization changed farming practices in his home region of Silesia.
Piotr 研究了全球化如何改變他故鄉西里西亞的農業方式。
Many economists believe globalization has lifted millions of people out of poverty in developing countries.
許多經濟學家認為全球化已幫助開發中國家數百萬人脫離貧困。
- economic integration
more specific — refers to the merging of separate economies into larger trading blocs; a narrower term than globalization
- internationalization
broader — can describe any cross-border activity, not limited to economics
- market liberalization
different focus — specifically means removing government restrictions on trade, which is one driver of globalization
- protectionism
the policy of shielding domestic industries from foreign competition through tariffs and quotas
- deglobalization
the opposite trend, where countries reduce their economic interdependence
- isolationism
a broader political stance of avoiding international alliances and trade
文法句型
globalization + of + [region/industry]
[adjective] + globalization
globalization + verb (as subject)
用法筆記
Typically uncountable; often modified by adjectives such as 'economic', 'corporate', or 'neoliberal'. Frequently appears in policy debates about international trade agreements, offshoring, and the power of multinational corporations.
常見錯誤
2. the trend toward societies around the world sharing similar products, entertainm
文化同質化
各地商品、文化與生活方式趨於相似
the trend toward societies around the world sharing similar products, entertainment, habits, and values, as ideas, brands, and media cross borders more freely
Cultural globalization means teenagers in Taipei and São Paulo often wear similar fashion brands.
文化全球化意味著台北和聖保羅的青少年經常穿著相似的流行品牌。
collocation: cultural globalization
The globalization of fast food has introduced American-style restaurants to cities everywhere.
速食文化的全球化，讓美式餐廳出現在世界各地的城市中。
collocation: globalization of [product/industry]
Heloísa worries that globalization is making local traditions and languages disappear.
Heloísa 擔心全球化正在使地方傳統和語言逐漸消失。
Globalization means people across the world watch the same films and celebrate the same holidays.
全球化意味著世界各地的人們觀看同樣的電影、慶祝相同的節日。
Some communities resist globalization by promoting locally made goods and traditional crafts.
有些社區透過推廣本地產品和傳統工藝，來抵抗全球化的影響。
- cultural homogenization
similar but more negative — emphasizes the loss of unique local cultures
- cultural convergence
more neutral — describes cultures developing shared features without implying loss
- westernization
narrower — specifically refers to the spread of Western cultural values and products, not a multi-directional exchange
- cultural divergence
the process by which cultures become more distinct and different from one another
- localization
the adaptation of products and practices to fit local cultural contexts rather than a global standard
文法句型
[adjective] + globalization
globalization + of + [domain/sector]
globalization + verb (as subject)
用法筆記
Can carry a neutral or negative tone depending on the speaker's view of cultural change. Distinguished from 'westernization' — globalization implies a two-way or multi-directional flow of influence, whereas westernization suggests a one-directional spread from Western cultures. Often appears in discussions of media, food, fashion, and language change.