David Jones 财务危机持续发酵：学会 supplier、lender、decline to comment

新闻日期：2026 年 11 月 3 日（ABC News）｜英文程度：B1–B2｜主题：澳大利亚商业新闻、职场英文

去过悉尼、墨尔本的人，很可能逛过 David Jones（澳大利亚人常简称 DJs）。这家从 1838 年街角小店起家的百货公司，最近因为错过财报申报期限、供应商付款期被延长、品牌撤货等消息，财务状况备受关注，而且正好碰上圣诞购物季。

这则新闻很适合用来学商业英文：supplier、lender、decline to comment 都是工作 Email 和会议里常见的字。要注意的是，目前许多说法仍属「传闻」，新闻英文也特别会用 reportedly、the ABC understands 这类字眼表示「尚未证实」，这篇会一起教你怎么看懂。

建议先不看中文读一次，试着抓出三个重点：David Jones 错过了什么期限？谁提供了额外资金？哪些说法还没有被证实？

English Level：Intermediate（B1–B2）｜Topic：Business, Retail

Questions Grow Over the Future of David Jones

David Jones, one of Australia's best-known department stores, is facing growing questions about its finances just weeks before Christmas. The business began as a corner shop in 1838 and now has 38 stores across Australia. It is owned by the private equity firm Anchorage Capital Partners.

According to ABC News, David Jones missed the deadline to file its latest financial report with the corporate regulator, ASIC. There have also been media reports that several of its stores in Westfield shopping centres could close, but these reports have not been confirmed. Suppliers have reportedly been given longer payment terms this year, and at least one major fashion brand is said to have pulled some of its stock.

The company's key lender, Hilco Capital, has said it remains supportive of the business. The ABC understands that Hilco has provided around $10 million in extra funding, which was reportedly used to buy stock before the busy Christmas season. An Anchorage spokesperson declined to comment on the speculation, but said David Jones was reviewing its store network.

The retail workers' union, the SDA, described the reports as "alarming" and said it was contacting staff about their rights. None of the store closure reports has been confirmed by the company.

上方英文为依据 ABC News、Inside Retail 报道信息原创撰写的学习短文，并非新闻媒体逐字原文。

David Jones 是澳大利亚最知名的百货公司之一，在圣诞节前几周，外界对它财务状况的疑问愈来愈多。这家公司 1838 年从一间街角小店起家，目前在澳大利亚有 38 家门店，所有者是私募基金 Anchorage Capital Partners。

根据 ABC News 报道，David Jones 错过了向企业主管机关澳大利亚证券投资委员会（ASIC）提交最新财务报告的期限。另外也有媒体报道指出，它在 Westfield 购物中心内的几家门店可能关闭，但这些报道尚未获得证实。据报道，供应商今年的货款付款期限已被延长，另据说至少有一个大型时尚品牌撤下了部分商品。

公司的主要贷款方 Hilco Capital 表示会持续支持这家公司。ABC 得知 Hilco 已提供约 1,000 万澳币的额外资金，据报用于在圣诞购物旺季前采购库存。Anchorage 的发言人对外界揣测不予置评，但表示 David Jones 正在查看门店网络。

零售业工会 SDA 形容这些报道「令人担忧」，并表示正在联系员工，说明他们的权益。关店传闻目前都没有得到公司证实。

1. department store（n.）百货公司

新闻用法：one of Australia's best-known department stores

例句：We bought our Lunar New Year gifts at a department store in Xinyi.
我们在信义区的百货公司买了过年礼物。

2. finances（n. 复数）财务状况

新闻用法：growing questions about its finances

例句：Before going on a working holiday, check your finances carefully.
去打工度假前，先仔细查看自己的财务状况。

3. deadline（n.）截止期限

新闻用法：missed the deadline to file its latest financial report

例句：The deadline for the IELTS registration is next Monday.
雅思报名截止日是下周一。

4. regulator（n.）主管机关、监管单位

新闻用法：the corporate regulator, ASIC

例句：The financial regulator warned people about investment scams.
金融主管机关提醒民众小心投资诈骗。

5. supplier（n.）供应商

新闻用法：Suppliers have reportedly been given longer payment terms this year.

例句：Our supplier said the order will arrive two days late.
供应商说订单会晚两天到。

6. reportedly（adv.）据报道

新闻用法：which was reportedly used to buy stock

例句：The singer will reportedly hold a concert in Taipei next year.
据报道，这位歌手明年会在台北开演唱会。

7. lender（n.）贷款方、放款机构

新闻用法：The company's key lender, Hilco Capital

例句：The lender asked for more documents before approving the loan.
放款机构在核准贷款前要求更多文件。

8. funding（n.）资金、资助

新闻用法：around $10 million in extra funding

例句：Our startup received funding from a local investor.
我们的新创公司获得一位在地投资人的资金。

9. stock（n.）库存（英式／澳式常用；美式也常说 inventory）

新闻用法：to buy stock before the busy Christmas season

例句：Sorry, this jacket is out of stock in size M.
抱歉，这件外套 M 号没有库存了。

10. decline to comment（phr.）拒绝评论、不予置评

新闻用法：declined to comment on the speculation

例句：The HR manager declined to comment on the new bonus policy.
人资经理对新的奖金制度不予置评。

11. review（v.）查看、重新评估

新闻用法：David Jones was reviewing its store network

例句：Let's review the budget again before we book the flights.
订机票前，我们再查看一次预算吧。

12. alarming（adj.）令人担忧的、惊人的

新闻用法：described the reports as "alarming"

例句：The number of scam messages this year is alarming.
今年诈骗消息的数量令人担忧。

句型 1：S + be said to + V／S + have reportedly + p.p.（据说、据报）

原句：At least one major fashion brand is said to have pulled some of its stock.／Hilco's funding was reportedly used to buy stock.

说明：be said to、reportedly 都表示「据说、据报」，代表信息尚未完全证实。转述听来的消息又不想把话说死，职场上很实用。

套用：The new manager is said to be very strict.
据说新主管很严格。

句型 2：S + declined to comment on + N, but said + 子句

原句：An Anchorage spokesperson declined to comment on the speculation, but said David Jones was reviewing its store network.

说明：描述某人「不回应 A，但说了 B」，新闻中极常见。注意 but said 后面的子句通常会时态后退（is → was）。

套用：The client declined to comment on the price, but said they liked our design.
客户没有回应价格，但表示喜欢我们的设计。

句型 3：describe + A + as + 形容词／名词（把 A 形容为…）

原句：The SDA described the reports as "alarming".

说明：用来转述别人的评价，比直接用 say 更正式，商业简报与新闻都常见。

套用：My teacher described my presentation as clear and confident.
老师形容我的简报清楚又有自信。

情境：在澳大利亚打工度假的 Lisa，和在百货公司专柜上班的室友 Tom 聊天。

English Conversation

• Lisa: Is it true that David Jones might close some stores?
• Tom: Nobody knows yet. The company declined to comment on the rumours.
• Lisa: I read that some suppliers have to wait longer to get paid.
• Tom: Yes, and one fashion brand has reportedly pulled some products.
• Lisa: That sounds alarming. Are you worried about your job?
• Tom: A little. But our manager said we have enough stock for Christmas.
• Lisa: That's good. Maybe it's a good time to update your résumé, just in case.
• Tom: Good idea. Can you help me check my English?

中文翻译

• Lisa：David Jones 真的可能会关掉一些门店吗？
• Tom：还没人知道。公司对传闻不予置评。
• Lisa：我看到报道说，有些供应商要等更久才拿得到货款。
• Tom：对啊，据报道还有一个时尚品牌撤下了部分商品。
• Lisa：听起来满令人担心的。你会担心自己的工作吗？
• Tom：有一点。不过我们经理说，圣诞节的库存是够的。
• Lisa：那就好。也许现在正好可以更新一下简历，以防万一。
• Tom：好主意。妳可以帮我检查英文吗？

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• ABC News：David Jones facing 'alarming' financial speculation just before Christmas｜2026/11/3
• Inside Retail：Is David Jones really on the brink? What we know so far｜2026/10/27
• Inside Retail：Anchorage, Hilco vow financial lifeline, support to David Jones｜2026/10/28

资料查核日期：2026/11/5。文中关店、资金金额、品牌撤货等内容均为媒体报道或消息来源说法，公司未正式证实。英文阅读短文、例句、对话及测验为 Ambitious Learner 教学用途之原创内容，并非新闻媒体逐字原文。