商務口語第43講:業務夥伴會議(1)

the ball rolling 開始行動

A:I think this is a perfect plan. Let's get the ball rolling!
B:I agree. Let's get into action.

A：我認爲這是個完美的計劃，我們開始行動吧。
B：我同意，開始行動吧。

2. How to beat our competition 如何在競爭中取勝

A: We need to study and figure out how to beat our competition.
B: Let's have a SWOT analysis.

A：我們得研究一下如何在競爭中取勝。
B：我們做一下SWOT分析。

Notes: SWOT means Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat.
注：SWOT 的意思是能力，弱點，機會和威脅。

-off meeting 啓動會

A: This is a kick-off meeting for the new program.
B: We want to make sure that we have a great start.

A：這是此項新項目的啓動會。
B：我們得保證有個好的開始。

ke a plan 做一個計劃

A: Let's strike a plan, and get the ball rolling.
B: We already have a proposal. Would you like to take a look?
A: Of course.

A：我們來做一個計劃，然後開始實施。
B：我們已經有一個設想了，你要不要看一下？
A：當然。

an alliance 組建聯盟

A: How do we form an alliance?
B: We should work together on any new quotations and targeted business.

A：那我們怎樣形成聯盟呢？
B：我們要對任何新的報價和目標業務通力合作。