aSo it looks like we start selling in the U.S. next year.
看起来我们明年要开始往美国销售。
bDid Mr. Lin put you in charge of marketing?
林先生有让你负责销售吗?
aHe's still not sure whether he wants to put me in charge,or whether he wants to hire an American.But even if he hires an American, I'll probably be transferred to our American office.
aWe aren't sure yet. Maybe L.A. I think L.A. would be the best idea.
我们还不确定,可能在洛杉矶。我认为洛杉矶会是最好的想法。
bIs it because of trade negotiations that we can start selling in the U.S.?
是因为商业会谈决议让我们可以开始往美国销售吗?
aYes, the recent agreements between the two governments have changed everything.Now we have the right to sell in America at a much lower tariff.It's going to be good. We can compete more directly with them.
aOur computers have a high level of quality now.We can demonstrate it. And our prices will be good.So I think it will really be worthwhile.
现在我们的计算机是有高水准的品质。我们可以参展,我们的价格会很好。所以我认为这是值得做的。
bYou seem excited about it.
你看起来蛮兴奋的。
aWell, you know I studied marketing in America.So maybe the thought of going back there to promote our brand is kind of exciting to me.I'd love to be part of the team.
bDo you honestly think we can compete though? All the computer giants are there.
老实说你真认为我们能竞争吗?有名气的计算机公司都在那里。
aYes, I do. I think we can compete. I think we can make a name for ourselves.It will be hard at first. But if we develop a good advertising campaign,I think we can break into the market.
bThe company will have to choose a good advertising firm.And then there's the problem of quality.How do we convince American buyers that our quality is good?
公司会选一个不错的广告公司。再来就是品质上的问题。我们要如何让美国的买主确信我们的品质是好的?
aIt takes some time.Because even if the quality is high,people won't accept a high tech product unless they recognize the name.Name recognition is crucial.
bWell, I hope it all works out, John.I think if you're part of the team, things will go well.But you know we'd all miss you here. So I won't say I'm happy to think that you're leaving.
1、in charge of 负责;主管
例句:
He was in charge of overlooking prisoners.
他负责监视囚犯。
2、transfer 使转移;调任
例句:
Transfer the meat to a platter and leave in a warm place.
把肉转到一个大浅盘中,然后搁在一个温暖的地方。
3、trade negotiation 贸易谈判;贸易洽谈
例句:
We look forward to resuming trade negotiations with Thailand.
我们期待着恢复与泰国的贸易谈判。
4、tariff 关税
例句:
Tariff increases comprise only about a third of these actions and a half for developing countries.
关税提高仅占这些措施的三分之一左右,对于发展中国家占一半。
5、demonstrate 证明;展示;论证
例句:
The study also demonstrated a direct link between obesity and mortality.
这项研究也证明了肥胖和死亡率之间的直接关系。
6、break into 成功打入 (某行业、某领域)
例句:
She finally broke into films after an acclaimed stage career.
她在备受赞赏的舞台生涯后终于成功打入了电影界。
7、name recognition 知名度
例句:
The few with any name recognition bought it by purchasing foreign brands, and with only limited success.
少数品牌为人所知,是由于收购了外国品牌,而这种成功是非常有限的。
8、work out 解决;算出;实现
例句:
Negotiators are due to meet later today to work out a compromise.
谈判者们预定在今天晚些时候会面以找到一个折中的办法。
9、be dedicated to 奉献;从事于;献身于
例句:
The Chinese political system is so evil, the logic goes, that any public person worthy of our attention should be dedicated to fighting it.
在这个逻辑里,中国的政治系统太邪恶了,只有当某个人致力于反政府的时候,才能值得我们的关注。