星巴克将考虑出售中国业务？被“9.9”一步步逼到绝境（朗读版）｜E1202

▍原文
Starbucks is exploring options for its Chinese operations including the possibility of selling a stake in the business, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

A stake sale could attract interest from Chinese conglomerates with experience in the industry. Starbucks hasn’t made a decision yet.

New Starbucks CEO noted that the competitive environment seems "extreme" and the macro environment is "tough." The company is exploring strategic partnerships that could help it over the long term.

▍语言点
1. people with knowledge of the matter 知情人士
2. operation /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/ n. （本文）业务活动
· a firm's banking operations 某家公司的银行业务
3. sell a stake 出售股份
· stake n. 股份
4. attract interest from 从某处吸引兴趣
5. conglomerate /kənˈɡlɒmərət/ n. （本文）企业集团；聚合物，混合体
6. macro environment 宏观环境
· micro environment 微观环境
7. strategic partnerships 战略伙伴关系
8. over the long term 从长远来看

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