英语笔记 | Level 8-Unit 4
Topic:商务旅行
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一、处理信息
在处理信息时,记住 'the three Cs': clarifying、confirming 和 correcting(澄清、确认和纠正)。用此类表达来澄清和确认信息:
A: You mean, the CEO isn't cooperating with us?你是说,CEO 不会和我们合作?
B: Yes, that's exactly what I mean.是的,我就是这个意思。
A: Let me make sure I've understood correctly. They're not going to meet the deadline?我确定一下自己已理解正确。 他们不会如期完成?
B: Yes, that's correct.是的,理解正确。
A: So, what you're saying is, we've got a big problem on our hands.那么,你的意思是我们如今遇到大问题了。
B: That's right.你说对了。
二、重读词语以强调和纠正
当澄清、确认或纠正时,你可以重读某些词语,从而进行强调。
注意,yes 和 exactly 在此句子中重读:Yes, that's exactly what I mean.
注意,actually 和 you're 在此句子中重读:No. Actually, you're going tomorrow.
你可以通过重读不同的词语,改变句子的含义。 注意如果 tomorrow 被重读,而不是 you're,句子的含义会如何变化。
No. Actually, you're going tomorrow.
三、消除疑虑
用此类表达来了解某人是否遇到问题:
Is this a problem?有问题吗?
Are you sure you can handle this?你确定能应付?
Are you OK with this?你对此是否没有意见?
用此类表达来消除某人的疑虑:
No problem.没问题。
Don't worry. I can handle it.别担心。 我能对付。
It's going to be all right.一切都会没事的。
I'm sure it's all just a misunderstanding.我相信一切都是误会。
四、确认:语调和附加疑问句
你可通过重复某人刚说过的内容,从而寻求确认。 注意升调。 它表示这名女士是在提问,此外有助于表达她的感受。
A: Does the hotel have a pool?
B: Yes, it's right next to the ocean.
A: The pool's right next to the ocean?
A: Could I have your passport number, please?
B: My passport number? Just a moment.
你也可以使用 correct 或 right 的附加疑问句来确认或核对信息。如果你知道答案,使用平调而不是升调。
You're a five-star resort, correct?
五、间接宾语
英语中最常见的句子结构是主谓宾。
主语谓语宾语
Jack sent a postcard.
在此句子中,a postcard 是直接宾语,因为它是谓语动词动作的接受者(由杰克寄出)。
有时,名词或代词并不是动词动作的接受者,而是直接宾语的接受者。 这被称为间接宾语。
主语谓语间接宾语直接宾语
Jack sent his wife a postcard.
在本句中,his wife 是间接宾语,因为她是直接宾语的接受者 (a postcard)。注意,该间接宾语位于动词和直接宾语之间。
六、表达紧急和重要
用此类表达来表达紧急:
It's crucial that we find a solution.我们务必找到解决办法。
It's urgent the company find a buyer.公司急需找到一名买家。
It's essential that he attend the meeting.他必须出席会议。
It's vital no one discuss this information.任何人不得谈论此信息。
It's critical that we meet the deadline.我们必须按时完成。
It's imperative all staff understand the situation.所有员工必须明白这一形势。
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七、商务习语和表达
表达可能同时具有字面和比喻意义。 当表达具有比喻意义时,称为“习语”。 再次观察这些商务习语及其定义。
walk out the door = leave
24/7 = all the time (24 hours a day, seven days a week)
run behind schedule = go slower than planned
miss the deadline = not meet the schedule
move forward = continue
back on track = on schedule again
wrap up = finish
keep me informed = tell me what's happening
fast-track = achieve as quickly as possible
work around the clock = work nonstop
八、让人做好听取坏消息的准备
让他人做好接受坏消息的准备有几种常用方法。注意第二和第三个例子中 but 一词的使用,引出真实要传达的信息。
Unfortunately, there is a big problem.不巧的是,有很大的问题。
I wish I had better news for you, but we have to cut staff.我倒希望有好消息给你,但我们必须裁员。
I'm sorry to tell you this, but we didn't get the contract.我很抱歉告诉你这件事,但是我们没拿到合同。