Presentation Skills 10: The Q and A Session
对话
1. Well everyone, I'm sure you'd like to join me in thanking Michael for what
was a really inspirational presentation. Sincere thanks, Michael. Now, I'm sure
many of you will be keen to ask some questions, so I'd like to open it up to a Q
and A session. Please raise your hand if you have any questions at all. Yes,
Janice, go ahead.
那么大家，我相信大家会想要和我一起感谢Michael为我们做了这样一个激动人心
的专题演讲。Michael，非常感谢。现在我相信你们很多人会想要问一些问题，那
么现在开始来到问答环节，如果你有任何问题请举手。 嗯，Janice，请讲。
2. Yes, thank you, Jonathan. I would just like to go back to the comment Mr.
Ford made in regard to our competitors, particularly Orange. Now as you know,
Orange have established themselves as the market leader in the high-end
laptop market. How does Mr. Ford expect to compete with a company that has
such a huge reputation and huge resources?
谢谢，Jonathan。我想回到Ford先生关于我们竞争者的问题上，尤其是Orange。
你知道的，Orange 已成为高端笔记本电脑市场的领导者。
Ford先生怎么会想要和这样一个享有盛誉资源甚多的公司去竞争呢？
1. Well Janice, first of all, thanks for a very good question. I think you have hit
the nail on the head actually. Orange are the global leaders precisely because of
their size and power. But, although we can't compete in terms of size I do
believe we hold an advantage in terms of dedication to customer service. Yes, I
admit this is a David and Goliath battle, but don't forget who won that contest.
嗯Janice，首先这个问题提的很好，我觉得你说的一针见血。Orange是全球领袖恰
恰是因为他们的规模和实力。虽然我们在规模上无法和他们匹敌，但我相信我们在
客服上有优势。没错，我承认这是德比之战，但别忘记谁赢的比赛。
2. Mr. Ford, could you elaborate on the actual technical details of the x420 a
little more?
Ford先生，你能更多谈一下x420的具体技术细节吗？
1. I'd love to, but I think we are a little pressed for time right now. However,
Jonathan has all the technical specs for you on the powerpoint presentation,
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which you can look over in your own time.
我很愿意说，但是现在时间有点紧。不过Jonathan在演示文稿里有所有的技术细节
，你可以自己抽空看一看。
2. Mr. Ford, one final question. Would you like to join me for a game of golf this
Sunday?
Ford先生，最后一个问题。这个礼拜天你能和我一起玩一轮高尔夫吗？
关键词汇
precisely prɪˈsaɪsliː 正是
inspirational ˌɪn spəˈreɪ ʃə nl 鼓舞人心的
open it up ˈoʊpən ˈɪt ˈəp 开始进行
hit the nail on the head ˈhɪt ðə ˈneɪl ˈɔn ðə ˈhed 一针见血
elaborate ɪˈlæb əˌreɪt 详细说明
pressed for time ˈprest fər ˈtaɪm 时间紧迫
in regard ˈɪn rɪˈgɑrd 关于
补充词汇
interpret ɪnˈtərprət 诠释
jargon ˈdʒɑrɡən 行话
in a rush ˈɪn ə ˈrəʃ 匆忙地
put forth ˈpʊt ˈfɔrθ 发表
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inspirational (inspirational)
Wow, that was such an inspirational speech!
哇，那个演讲真是鼓舞人心！
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Susan Boyle gave an inspirational performance, but unfortunately, she didn't win thecompetition.
苏珊大妈的表演很鼓舞人心，但不幸的是，她没有赢得比赛。
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Mother Teresa lived an inspirational life.
特蕾莎修女的人生很鼓舞人心。
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open it up (open it up)
After his speech, he opened it up to questions.
他的演讲结束后就到了问答环节。
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I will present my research and then open it up to debate.
我会陈述我的调查，然后我们可以开始辩论。
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Now, let's open it up to the audience. Any questions?
现在观众提问环节，有人有问题吗？
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in regard (in regard)
In regards to your request, we can come over this afternoon to fix your computer.
关于你提出的要求，我们可以今天下午过来帮你修电脑。
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In regards to your question, I don’t have the information right now to give you a goodanswer.
关于你提出的问题，我现在没有信息回答你。
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In regards to the problem you mentioned earlier, I’m sure we can figure out a solution.
关于你之前提到的问题，我相信我们会相处解决办法的。
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hit the nail on the head (hit the nail on the head)
You hit the nail on the head with your analysis, Lily.
Lily，你的分析一针见血。
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Matt hit the nail on the head when he said that we need to improve our presentation skills.
Matt说道我们应该提高我们做专题演讲的事情真是一针见血。
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He usually hits the nail on the head with his observations, but lately he's been a bit off.
他的观察通常都是一针见血，但是最近好像有点不行了。
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elaborate (elaborate)
Could you elaborate a bit more on your research? It’s very interesting.
你能详细解释一下你的调查吗？很有意思。
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Let me elaborate on the new features of this computer.
让我详细解释一下这台电脑的新功能。
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He elaborated on his ideas for improving the company.
他详细解释了一下能改善公司的想法。
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pressed for time (pressed for time)
I’m a little pressed for time right now, but I will tell you more about it later.
我现在有点改时间，我以后再和你说。
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James couldn't finish his story because he was pressed for time.
因为时间紧迫，James的故事没说完。
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Why don’t we discuss this when you’re not pressed for time?
要不等你有时间的时候再讨论吧？
步连词"although"在从句中表示"虽然"的意思，连接一个让步状语从句。
The concessive conjunction "although" creates a subordinate clause to admit or point out something that could be seen as contrary to the idea in its attached independent clause.
Sample sentences:
Although he didn't score the most goals, he was named the team's most valuable player.
虽然他的份不是最高的，他还是被球队评为最有价值球员。
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Although he's had a troubled past, I still think you can trust him.
最然他有一段不堪的过去，我觉得你还是可以相信他的。
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Although our sales figures in the third quarter were quite low, we should still be optimisticabout the rest of the year.
虽然我们第三季度的销售数额比较低，但我们对今天剩下的时间还是持乐观态度。
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Although the food there is expensive, I still think it's worth the price.
虽然这里的食物很贵，但我觉得很值这个价。
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It was a fine performance, although I thought it was a bit long.
这个表演还是不错的，虽然我觉得有点长。