franchise

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT A franchise is an authority that is given by an organization to someone, allowing them to sell its goods or services or to take part in an activity which the organization controls. (公司授予某人的) 特许经营权[商业]
...fast-food franchises. …快餐特许经营权。
...the franchise to build and operate the tunnel. …建造、运营隧道的特许权。
2. V-T If a company franchises its business, it sells franchises to other companies, allowing them to sell its goods or services. 出售…的特许经营权[商业]
She has recently franchised her business. 她最近已出售了其公司的特许经营权。
3. N-UNCOUNT Franchise is the right to vote in an election. 选举权[also 'the' N]
...the introduction of universal franchise. …普选权的采用。

The Commission felt the company were overbidding and gave the franchise to their competitors instead .
The company expanded rapidly during the 1980s by means of franchises.
Each store is owned by an individual who pays a fee for the franchise.
The franchise has proved to be extremely lucrative .
He lost the franchise after failing to meet the specified standards .