Good evening. Chances are, if you used a computer today, and almost all of us did, it has software from Microsoft. And chances are, if you conducted an internet search, you did it on Google. Alarmed by Google’s dominance of the internet search and advertising markets, Microsoft has offered 45 billion dollars to buy Yahoo, looking to compete with Google.
These companies certainly have colorful names, but why would Microsoft want Yahoo so badly? Here’s ABC’s David Muir. David. Charlie, good evening. As you know, Microsoft for decades has been a computer and programming powerhouse started in 1975 by Bill Gates. But fast forward more than three decades later, and it finds itself competing with what was once the internet search engine that could: Google.
Why such a bold move from Microsoft, trying to swoop in and buy Yahoo? Because when it comes to internet searching, both companies have been left in the dust by Google. “Every time that someone types in, you know, a search term into one of those little white boxes, over 60 percent of the time they’re doing that in the little white box that’s on the Google page.”
For decades, Bill Gates and Microsoft were pioneers outmaneuvering their competitors. But not when it comes to the millions who now search online. And that’s a huge problem, because that’s where the money is. Last year, Google made 16 billion dollars in revenue - Yahoo, 6 billion. Every time you search for something, companies are paying for their names to pop up.
By aggressively going after Yahoo, Microsoft now hopes to carve into that market. But did Microsoft wait too long? Because Google is already going after them, offering the same kinds of computer applications online that for years have been Microsoft’s bread and butter. Many of those programs are now free. “They hope that by buying Yahoo, they can actually uh…get back in the game and take on Google. And whether they can or not is a big question.”
A big question tonight: there are still a couple of hurdles Yahoo has to accept. And the Justice Department said today it will review it for antitrust issues. But Charlie, as you know, the biggest hurdle will be competing with Google itself. All right, David Muir. | |
※ 문두의 주격보어(분사구문) -- 형, 명, 과.분, 현.분
1. Impatient of the heat, he left town for the country. (형)
→ Since he was impatient of the heat,
2. A man of social instincts, he had many acquaintances.(명)
→Since he was a man of social instincts,
3. Uncontrolled, the forces of nature may be dangerous and destructive. (과.분)
→ If they are uncontrolled,
4. Already owning 36% of the American auto market, today, Asian brands continue their assault on Detroit. (현.분)
→ Although(When) they already own 36% of the American auto market, ~
※ ~ that could
ex. People saw potential in the little boy that could.
ex. His mother believes him to be someone that can.
※ take on ~ : 1. <양상·색채·음조 등을> 나타내다, 띠다 (to develop a particular character or appearance)
ex. The war took on a different meaning for everyone involved.
2. 일이나 책임을 맡다 (to accept some work or responsibility)
ex. I can't take on any more work at the moment.
3. 대결하다, 대적하다 (to fight or compete against someone)
ex. This evening Manchester United take on Barcelona .
ex. Democrats were reluctant to take on a president whose popularity ratings were historically high.
* take on something : attitude or opinion about something
ex. What's your take on the oil crisis?
* take in ~ : 섭취하다, 벌어들이다
ex. We need to take in plenty of water.
ex. That company plans to take in $ 1 million a month. | |
chance : 가망, 기회
* (the) chances are : used for saying that something is likely to happen but is not certain
ex. The chances are that I will be looking for a new job soon. /ex. The chances are high [low]. / The chances are slim.
* take a chance [take chances] : 운에 맡기고 해보다, 위험을 무릅쓰다
* stand a chance: (성공 등의) 가망이 있다 (=be likely to be able to do something) ex. He doesn't stand a chance of winning the tournament.
* leave all to chance : 모든 것을 운에 맡기다.
dominance : 우월, 지배, 우세
* dominate : ~ 을 지배하다, ~ 보다 우세하다 / If a building, mountain, or other object dominates an area, it is so large or impressive that you cannot avoid seeing it.
ex. The earthquake once again dominated the news. (to be the most important issue, activity, problem, etc.
ex. It's one of the biggest buildings in this area, and it really dominates this whole place. 이 곳에서 가장 두드러진다.
look to ~ : ~ 쪽을 보다, ~ 할 것을 기대하다, ~ 에 기대를 걸다, ~ 에 마음을 쓰다, ~ 하려고 노력하다
ex. I did not look to meet you here. 널 여기서 만날 줄 몰랐다.
* look to someone for something : ex. They looked to the government for additional support.
* look to someone to do something: ex. We're looking to you to advise us on how to solve the problem.
* look to something : to direct your thoughts or attention to something: ex. The party needs to look to the future and forget its past problems. 미 래를 지향하고 ~
badly : 대단히, 몹시, 심히
powerhouse : 발전소, 정력가, 활동가, 영향력 이 막강한 조직.국가 등 / something such as a country or organization that has a lot of power or influence
fast forward : (녹음기·비디 오 등의) 고속 감기, 고속으로 감다
swoop : <매 등이> (공중으로부터) 내리 덮치다, <군대·폭격기 등이> 급습하다, 급강하하다
ex. An eagle swooped down on its prey. 독수리가 먹이를 향해 내리덮쳤다.
ex. FBI agents swooped in and arrested the drug dealers.
when it comes to ~ : ~ 에 대해서 [관해서] 라면 (= speaking of~, as for~ , concerning~ )
ex. When it comes to cooking, I'm all thumbs. 요리라면 난 서툴다. / ex. No one can beat me when it comes to eating. 먹는데 날 따라올 사람은 없을걸.
leave ~ in the dust : <경쟁 상대 따위를> 압도하다
pioneer : 선구적인, 개척자의, 개척자, 선구자, < 미개지.새분야를 > 개척하다
ex. pioneering technology 선구적 기술, 첨단기술 / ex. pioneer spirit 개척 자 정신, 선구자 정신
outmaneuver : 술책으로 이기다, <상대방의> 허를 찌르다
* maneuver : 작전 행동, 기동 연습, 교묘한 조치, 책략, 조종, (교묘하게) 처리하다, 조종 하다
ex. maneuver a car into the garage 차를 몰아 차고에 넣다 / ex. maneuver a person out of office 을 교묘히 직장에서 몰아내다
ex. He brilliantly manoeuvred himself back to power. / ex. The pilot instinctively maneuvered to avoid the birds. / ex. The camp was used for military manoeuvres.
revenue : 세입(income), 수익, 수입
pop up : 갑자기 나타나다/If someone or something pops up, they appear in a place or situation unexpectedly.
ex. She was startled when Lisa popped up at the door all smiles.
aggressive : 침략적인, 공격적인, 공세의 (offensive), 적극적인, 억척스러운
go after : If you go after something, you try to get it, catch it, or hit it.
ex. We're not going after civilian targets.
ex. He is always going after women. 여자 꽁무니만 따라 다닌다.
* go for~ : If you go for a particular thing or way of doing something, you choose it.
ex. People tried to persuade him to go for a more gradual reform program.
carve : <나무 등을 어떤 모양으로> 새기 다, 새겨서 만들다, 조각하다
* carve out 잘라내다 , 개척하다 / to develop a career or position for yourself by working hard
ex. Some of the tunnels in the cliff were carved out by soldiers for defensive purposes.
ex. She carved out (=made) a reputation for herself as an aggressive businesswoman.
bread and butter : 생계수단 / something that provides your main income
ex. Tourism is the island's bread and butter.
ex. It's my bread and butter. 그게 내 밥줄이야.
take on : 1. <양상·색채·음 조 등을> 나타내다, 띠다 2. 일이나 책임을 맡다 3. 대결하다, 대적하다 [메모 참고]
hurdle : 허들, 장애물, 장애, <허들 등을> 뛰어넘다
Justice Department : 미 법무부
antitrust : 독점 금지의
ex. an antitrust law 독점 금지법 | |