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Many of the small dot-com start-up business that heralded the beginning of the new U.S. "Internet Economy" have failed. But, a real online economy appears to be developing, as increasing numbers of traditional businesses figure out how to utilize the Internet to stay competitive. The Enron Corporation conducts two-thirds of its global business online, accounting for $2.5 billion in revenue daily. The U.S. office supplies retail chain, Staples, can only stock 8000 items in its stores, but is presently offering more than 200,000 items on its website. Southwest Airlines saved $80 million in 2000 by selling airplane tickets online.

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dot-com start-up business 新开的网络公司

herald the beginning of 迎来/预示……的开端
herald就是预示的意思.
These talks could herald a new era of peace
这些谈判可能预示着新的和平时代的来临.

online economy 网络经济

figure out 想出......,领悟到......
---find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

I can't figure out why he is buttering me up.
我不明白为什么他要巴结我.

utilize the Internet 利用因特网
utalize: 使用;利用;运用;应用 verb VN ~ sth (as sth) formal

The Romans were the first to utilize concrete as a building material.
罗马人首先使用混凝土做建筑材料.
The resources at our disposal could have been better utilized.
我们所掌握的资源本来可以利用得更好,获得更高的效益.

stay competitive 保持竞争力

conduct business online 在网上开展业务

account for 占,占到

The Japanese market accounts for 35% of the company's revenue. 日本市场占该公司收入的 35%.

account for除了占……百分比外,还有"解释原因"的意思,如:Can you account for all these absences?
你能说明你缺席的原因吗?
He could not account for his foolish mistake.
他无法解释他所犯的荒谬的错误

retail chain 零售连锁店

sell... online 通过网络卖......,网上卖......