*本文节选自赖世雄老师著《职场英语系列之教你说会议英语》
Formal 正式
1. There is / We have a systematic problem.
我们的系统出了问题。
It seems we have a systematic problem.
我们的系统似乎出了问题。
2. Sth requires a complete overhaul.
某物需要彻底检修。
The consultant said our supply chain requires a complete overhaul.
顾问表示我们的供应链需要彻底检视。
＊overhaul /'ovɚhɔl/ n. 彻底检视
3. Sth is part of our corporate philosophy.
某事是我们企业理念的一部分。
Maintaining high quality levels is part of our corporate philosophy.
保持高质量水平是我们企业理念的一部分。
4. Sth is due to a lack of attention to detail.
某事是因为缺乏对细节的关注。
Part of the problem may be due to a lack of attention to detail.
该问题的部分原因可能是因为缺乏对细节的关注。
5. Sth needs a top-to-bottom restructuring.
某事物需要从头到尾再造。
The QC division needs a top-to-bottom restructuring.
品控部门需要彻底重组。
Informal 非正式
1. These charts and graphs illustrate...
这些图表说明了⋯⋯
These charts and graphs illustrate our problem quite clearly.
这些图表相当清楚地说明了我们的问题。
2. Dealing with suppliers is / can beadj.
和供货商打交道是⋯⋯
I've found dealing with suppliers can be quite difficult.
我发现和供货商打交道是件相当困难的事。
3. Sb can't get it right.
某人没办法把事情做对。
The team just can't seem to get it right!
这个团队似乎就是无法把事情办妥！
4. Sb is our eyes on the ground.
某人会在现场替我们监工。
Tom will be staying at the factory to be our eyes on the ground.
汤姆会待在工厂替我们监工。
5. Sth / Everything needs to be above board.
某事／每件事都需要光明正大。
Everything needs to be above board on this project.
此项目中每件事都要光明磊落地进行。
＊be above board 光明正大的
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