They had switched to the Prius a gasoline-electric hybrid from the Highlander a sport-utility vehicle without first consulting other key executives.

• 他们事先未与其他高管商议，便将原计划在该厂生产的“汉兰达”(Highlander)运动型多用途车(SUV)换成了普锐斯(PRIUS)混合动力汽车。