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精選詞彙播客 Vocab Ep.067: Diners feel the pain of delivery apps 顧客湧向外送平台 ft. 賓狗時事英語

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Summary

Few years ago, delivery apps such as UberEats, GrubHub, FoodPanda, Deliveroo were the disruptive technology that gave way to a closer link between the gig economy and restaurants. Thanks to these apps, restaurants are able to make deliveries and reach more customers. However, after the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants that have turned to rely solely on these apps for business are feeling the pain- the pain of higher costs. With most of the delivery apps charging 40% of the order taken, restaurants are now losing money.

Vocabulary and Sample Sentences

Delivery apps(Food-delivery apps) n. - 外送平台

  • Delivery apps deliver restaurant food and groceries. 
  • Foodpanda and UberEats are the most well-known food-delivery apps in Taiwan. 

Hostage n. - 被綁架的人

  • The tourists were taken hostage by the gunman. 
  • Wine growers have been held hostage to the interests of the cereal and soybean farmers. 

Deceptive adj. - 虛偽的,詐欺的

  • Appearances can be deceptive.
  • The firm is indicted for deceptive business practices.
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