Topic:商务旅行
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。
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。