en route
在途中
【例】The cases must have been damaged en route.
这些箱子一定是在途中损坏的。
ensure
【1】担保,保证
①接用名词(多为表示“行动”的名词)。
【例】We have done everything possible to ensure the prompt delivery of the goods.
我们已尽一切可能来保证货物立即装运。
②接用动名词。
【例】The excellent quality of the materials ensures long wearing.
衣料的质地优良可保证穿着持久。
③接用that从句。
【例】The auditors’ duty is to examine the accounts and ensure that the directors are reporting correctly on the state of affairs of the company.
审计员的职责是审核账目并保证董事们能正确地汇报公司的经营情况。
【2】保护,使安全
常用against或from引起的短语作宾语的补语,句式:ensure sb [sth] against [from] sth。
【例】We have packed the goods in such a way as to ensure them against any possible damage during transit.
我们已将货物按这种方式包装起来,以保护货物在运输途中免受任何损坏。
entail
招致,必需
【例】The buyer’s failure to affect payment by L/C entails inconvenience for the supplier.
买方不能用信用证方式付款定给供应商带来不便。