商务口语第43讲:业务伙伴会议(1)

the ball rolling 开始行动

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

A：我认为这是个完美的计划，我们开始行动吧。
B：我同意，开始行动吧。

2. How to beat our competition 如何在竞争中取胜

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

A：我们得研究一下如何在竞争中取胜。
B：我们做一下SWOT分析。

Notes: SWOT means Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat.
注：SWOT 的意思是能力，弱点，机会和威胁。

-off meeting 启动会

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

A：这是此项新项目的启动会。
B：我们得保证有个好的开始。

ke a plan 做一个计划

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：我们来做一个计划，然后开始实施。
B：我们已经有一个设想了，你要不要看一下？
A：当然。

an alliance 组建联盟

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

A：那我们怎样形成联盟呢？
B：我们要对任何新的报价和目标业务通力合作。