Thompson's business was originally modest in size, but in recent years he has expanded it by opening scores of chain stores across the country.

汤普森的生意起初规模不大，但近年来他在全国各地开了几十家连锁店，把生意做大了。

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Opening its own stores will give Microsoft control of the entire supply chain to consumers.

自己开店可能让微软可以完整控制至消费者的供应链。

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