瘋狂英語(yǔ)脫口而出-賣弄篇2
瘋狂英語(yǔ)賣弄篇;
第三部 瘋狂英語(yǔ)賣弄篇;
第一節(jié) 參加觀光團(tuán)的自我介紹 --展現(xiàn)自我風(fēng)采，廣交 天下朋友!;
［1］Good morning, everyone.;
My name is Stone Lee, and I am from Hong Kong.;［1］大家早上好。我叫 李石頭，來(lái)自香港。
I am now working for an international trading company,;我現(xiàn)在在一家國(guó)際貿(mào)易 公司工作，
which sent me here to America to get further training.;公司派我來(lái)美國(guó)這里 接受進(jìn)一步的培訓(xùn)。
My hobbies are playing golf and reading books and magazines,;我的愛(ài)好是打高爾夫球、 看書和雜志，
especially those dealing with business and economics,;尤其是有關(guān)商業(yè)和 經(jīng)濟(jì)方面的，
which help me a lot in my work.;這對(duì)我的工作幫助不少。
［2］I've found that we have a tight schedule,;［2］我發(fā)現(xiàn)我們的行程 很緊湊，
so that means there will be a lot of opportunities;
to learn many things and see many places.;這意味著我們有很多機(jī)會(huì) 學(xué)習(xí)很多東西 和參觀很多地方。
I hope we all can exchange experences and new ideas with each other.;我希望我們大家彼此 交流各自的經(jīng)驗(yàn) 和新的觀念，謝謝。
第二節(jié) 笑話與幽默 --茶余飯后的賣弄!;
Too Much 太多了;
［1］A Russian, a Cuban,;
an American businessman;
and an American lawyer were on a train traveling across Europe.;［1］有一位俄國(guó)人，一 位古巴人，一位美國(guó)商人 和一位美國(guó)律師乘火車在 歐洲旅行。
［2］The Russian took out a large bottle of vodka,;
poured each of his companions a drink;
and then hurled the semi-full bottle out of the window.;［2］俄國(guó)人拿出一大瓶 伏特加酒，給同伴們每人 倒了一杯，然后所剩余的 半瓶酒扔出了窗外。
［3］"Why did you do that?"asked the American businessman.;［3］"你為什么這么做?" 美國(guó)商人問(wèn)。
［4］"Vodka is plentiful in my country," said the Russian,";
in fact, we have more than we will ever use.";［4］"伏特加酒在我們國(guó) 家多的是，"俄國(guó)人說(shuō)，" 其實(shí)，在我們這兒多得 喝不完。"
［5］A little later, the Cuban passed around fine Havana cigars.;
He took a couple of puffs of his and then tossed it out of the window.;［5］過(guò)了一會(huì)，古巴人 拿出上好的雪茄煙分給每 人一支。他自己那支只抽 了兩口就扔出了窗外。
［6］"I thought the Cuban economy was suffering,"the businessman said.;
"Yet you threw that perfectly good cigar away.";［6］"我本以為古巴的經(jīng) 濟(jì)不是很景氣的，"那個(gè) 商人說(shuō)，"可是你還把幾 乎一整支煙都扔了。"
［7］"Cigars," the Cuban replied, "are a dime a dozen in Cuba.;
We have more of them than we know what to do with.";［7］"雪茄嘛"，古巴人 回答，"在古巴一角錢就 可以買到一打。多得我們 都不知該怎么辦了。"
［8］The American businessman sat in silence for a moment.;
Then he got up, grabbed the lawyer and threw him out of the window.;［8］這位美國(guó)商人靜靜 地坐了一會(huì)兒，然后站了 起來(lái)，抓起律師，把他從 窗口扔了出去。
第三節(jié) 用英語(yǔ)講中國(guó)成語(yǔ)故事 --向老外炫耀中國(guó)語(yǔ)言文 化的博大精深!;
成語(yǔ)故事一 對(duì)牛彈琴;
1.Playing the Lute to a Cow;
In ancient times was a man who played the zither『古箏』very well.;古時(shí)候，有一個(gè)人琴?gòu)椀?很好。
Once, he played a tune in front of a cow, hoping that the cow would appreciate it.;一次，他對(duì)著牛彈了一段 曲子，希望牛也能欣賞 他的技巧。
The tune was melodious but the cow showed no reaction, and just kept on eating grass.;曲子雖然很好聽(tīng)，但是牛 卻絲毫不理會(huì)， 只顧埋頭吃草。
The man sighed, and went away.;這個(gè)人只好嘆了口氣 離開(kāi)了。
This idiom is used to indicate reasoning with stubborn people;
or talking to the wrong audience.;"對(duì)牛彈琴"這個(gè)成語(yǔ)， 比喻對(duì)不懂道理的人講 道理。也用來(lái)譏笑說(shuō)話的 人不看對(duì)象。
成語(yǔ)故事二 刻舟求劍;
2.Notching the Boat to Find the Sword;
In the Warring States Period,;
a man in the State of Chu had a sword which he cherished very much.;戰(zhàn)國(guó)時(shí)期有個(gè)楚國(guó)的人， 得到一把寶劍，非常珍愛(ài)。
One day, when he was crossing a river in a boat,;
the sword suddenly fell into the water.;一天，他坐船過(guò)江，不小 心把寶劍掉到江中去了。
The man then made a mark on the side of the boat;
at the spot where the sword had fallen overboard.;他急忙在劍掉下去的船舷 邊上刻了一個(gè)記號(hào)。
When the boat reached the shore,;
he jumped from the spot he marked into the water to look for his sword.;船靠岸后，他就從刻有 記號(hào)的地方跳下水去找 他的劍。
This idiom satirizes those;
who stick to rigid rules;
instead of taking changed circumstances into account.;"刻舟求劍"這個(gè)成語(yǔ)諷刺 那些辦事迂腐，不知道變 通情況的人。
成語(yǔ)故事三 杞人憂天;
The Man of Qi Who Worried that the Sky Would Fall;
In the Spring and Autumn Period,;
in the State of Qi;
there was a man who always let his imagination run away with him.;春秋時(shí)代，杞國(guó)有一個(gè) 喜歡胡思亂想的人。
One day he even worried that the sky would fall on his head.;一天，他突然想到， 天會(huì)塌下來(lái)。
He was so worried that he could neither eat nor sleep.;這個(gè)人越想越害怕，整天 愁眉苦臉，坐立不安， 白天吃不下飯，晚上睡不 著覺(jué)。
Later, someone persuaded him that his fears were groundless.;后來(lái)有人耐心地開(kāi)導(dǎo)他， 他才放下了心。
This idiom satirizes those who worry unnecessarily.;"杞人憂天"這個(gè)成語(yǔ)譏笑 那些沒(méi)有必要或毫無(wú) 根據(jù)的憂慮。
成語(yǔ)故事四 談虎色變;
Turn Pale at the Mention of a Tiger;
Once upon a time,;
a man was telling stories about how tigers can injure people.;從前有一個(gè)人正在給大家 講老虎傷人的故事。
Among the listeners there was a farmer;
who had once been attacked by a tiger and almost lost his life.;其中有個(gè)農(nóng)夫，有一次在 山上砍柴時(shí)曾被一只老虎 咬傷，差一點(diǎn)送了命。
He was so scared that his face turned pale.;所以這個(gè)農(nóng)夫聽(tīng)了老虎的 故事，尤其感到害怕， 臉的顏色都改變了。
This idiom means looking nervous and fearful when something awful is mentioned.;"談虎色變"這個(gè)成語(yǔ)比喻 一提到可怕的事情，就表 現(xiàn)出非常緊張、恐怖的 樣子。
第四節(jié) 副詞大戰(zhàn) --準(zhǔn)確表達(dá)個(gè)人意愿 和感情!;
1．a(chǎn)bsolutely 是這樣；當(dāng)然是； 正是如此；絕對(duì)如此;
He is absoultely wrong.;(他壓根兒錯(cuò)了。)
Of course it's absolutely impossible.;這當(dāng)然是絕對(duì)不可能的。
A: Shanghai is the best city in China.;上海是中國(guó)最棒的城市。
B: Absolutely, I couldn't agree more.;(絕對(duì)的，我完全同意。)
2．a(chǎn)ctually 實(shí)際上；真實(shí)地;
I don't care much for sweets, actually.;說(shuō)實(shí)在的，我并不是 很喜歡吃糖果。
He's actually very smart. He just doesn't study.;他實(shí)際上很聰明， 但他就是不學(xué)習(xí)。
3．a(chǎn)wfully 非常；很；十分;
It is awfully cold this winter.;(這個(gè)冬天非常冷。)
She's awfully clever.;(她非常聰明。)
A: How's your English coming?;你的英語(yǔ)學(xué)得怎么樣了?
B: Actually, I find it awfully difficult.;說(shuō)實(shí)在的，我覺(jué)得英語(yǔ) 太難了。
4．completely 十分；完全地;
I completely believe her.;(我完全相信她。)
He completely denied it.;他完全否認(rèn)了。
A: Did you pick up the milk?;(你取牛奶了嗎?)
B: I'm sorry. I completely forgot.;(對(duì)不起，我忘得 一干二凈。)
5．definitely 肯定地；確切地;
The team will definitely lose if he doesn't play.;如果他不參加比賽， 這個(gè)隊(duì)肯定會(huì)輸。
I can't tell you definitely when I will come.;我不能確切地告訴你 我什么時(shí)候來(lái)。
A: Is he coming?;(他會(huì)來(lái)嗎?)
B: Definitely!;(當(dāng)然!)
6．entirely 完全地，徹底地； 全部地，完整地;
He has traveled entirely around the world.;(他游遍整個(gè)世界。)
He did it entirely for your benefit.;他這樣做完全是為了你。
A: Where do you want to go for dinner?;(你想去哪里吃飯?)
B: It's entirely up to you.;(全由你說(shuō)了算。)
7．especially 特別，尤其；專門地， 主要地;
We want to invite a number of friends, especially John and Peter.;我們想邀請(qǐng)幾個(gè)朋友， 特別是約翰和彼得。
She is especially interested in painting.;她對(duì)繪畫特別感興趣。
8．exactly 正確地；精確地； 嚴(yán)密地；正好地;
Tell me exactly what happened.;告訴我到底發(fā)生了 什么事。
This is exactly what I wanted to buy.;這正是我想要買的東西。
A: Do you mean I shouldn't give up my job until I find better one?;你的意思是說(shuō)我在找到一 份更好的工作前不應(yīng)該 放棄現(xiàn)在的工作?
B: That's exactly what I mean.;這正是我的意思。
9．extremely 極(端)；極其；非常;
I enjoyed the movie extremely.;我非常欣賞那場(chǎng)電影。
It's extremely good of you to do this for me.;你幫我做了這件事， 真是太好了!
A: Is it cold in Inner Mongolia in December?;在內(nèi)蒙古12月份冷嗎?
B: Yeah. It's extremely cold.;是的，冷得要命。
10．frankly 坦白地，直率地； (作插入語(yǔ))坦白說(shuō);
He frankly admitted his error.;他坦率地承認(rèn)了 自己的錯(cuò)誤。
Frankly, I don't care at all.;坦白說(shuō)，我一點(diǎn) 也不介意。
A: John, which dress should I wear tonight?;約翰，我今晚穿 什么好呢?
B: Frankly, I don't give a damn.;說(shuō)實(shí)話，我毫不在乎。
11．generally 通常；一般地；普遍地;
The plan has been generally accepted.;這項(xiàng)計(jì)劃廣泛地 被人們接受。
He generally keeps silent at a meeting.;他通常在會(huì)上保持沉默。
12．hardly 幾乎不；簡(jiǎn)直不；剛剛;
He could hardly wait to hear the news.;他迫不及待地要 聽(tīng)這消息。
We had hardly started when it began to rain.;我們剛出發(fā)， 就開(kāi)始下雨了。
13．particularly 特別地；格外，尤其； 特殊地;
It is particularly hot today.;(今天特別熱。)
He isn't particularly clever but he is industrious.;他并不特別聰明， 但很勤奮。
14．personally 親自；就個(gè)人而言； 就自己而言;
Personally speaking. I'm in favor of the scheme.;就本人而言， 贊成這個(gè)計(jì)劃。
Personally, I think he is dishonest, but many people trust him.;就我個(gè)人而言，我 認(rèn)為他不誠(chéng)實(shí)， 可是有許多人信任他。
A: That was an awful movie.;這部電影真糟糕。
B: Really? Personally, I loved it.;真的嗎?就個(gè)人而言， 我很喜歡。
15．presently 現(xiàn)在；目前;
Presently, She is writing a book.;目前，她正在寫一本書。
This is the best method presently known.;這是目前所知的 最佳方法。
A: So where are you living?;那么你現(xiàn)在住在哪里呢?
B: Presently, I'm living in New York,;
but in a couple of weeks I'm moving to Beijing.;目前我住在紐約， 但幾個(gè)星期以后我就會(huì) 搬去北京。
16．probably 很可能；大概；或許;
It will probably rain.;(天很可能要下雨了。)
He will probably refuse the offer.;他很可能會(huì)拒絕 這個(gè)建議。
17．really 很，十分；真正地， 實(shí)在地;
You are really something!;(你真了不起!)
I really don't know what you're talking about.;我真的不知道 你在說(shuō)些什么。
A: You look great in your new dress.;你穿這件新衣服真好看。
B: Really? Thank you for saying so.;真的嗎?謝謝你這么說(shuō)。
18．sincerely 誠(chéng)實(shí)地；忠實(shí)地；真摯地;
I sincerely hope you'll come with us.;我衷心希望你 同我們一起去。
I can't believe him even when he speaks very sincerely.;就算他說(shuō)得非常真誠(chéng)， 我也不會(huì)相信他。
A: You killed my cat!;(你殺死了我的貓!)
B: I know and I'm sincerely sorry.;是的，我真的很抱歉。
19．undoubtedly 毋庸置疑；毫無(wú)疑問(wèn);
Undoubtedly, Crazy English helps China's English learners a lot;毫無(wú)疑問(wèn)，瘋狂英語(yǔ)使 中國(guó)的英語(yǔ)學(xué)習(xí)者受益 匪淺.
Undoubtedly, Lu Xun is one of the greatest writers in China.;毋庸置疑，魯迅是中國(guó) 最偉大的文學(xué)家之一。
20．unfortunately 不幸地；可惜地；遺憾地;
I was unfortunately delayed.;我遲到了，真倒霉。
Unfortunately, the show was one of the dullest we have ever seen.;真遺憾，這是我們所看 過(guò)的最乏味的演出。
第四部 瘋狂實(shí)戰(zhàn)篇;
第一節(jié) 請(qǐng)你來(lái)當(dāng)播音員 --超級(jí)模仿秀大賽!;
［1］Delegates1 of the United Nation's;
climate conference are attempting to write the rulebook for the stalled Kyoto protocol.;［1］聯(lián)合國(guó)氣候會(huì)議的 代表們正努力嘗試制定受 阻的《京都協(xié)定書》實(shí)施 的規(guī)則手冊(cè)，
Environmental ministers as well as representatives of;
178 countries are meeting in Bonn, Germany.;來(lái)自178個(gè)國(guó)家的環(huán)境 部長(zhǎng)和會(huì)議代表正在德國(guó) 波恩參加此次會(huì)議。
Kyoto requires industrial countries to reduce emissions of gasses;《京都協(xié)定書》要求工業(yè) 國(guó)家減少溫室氣體排放量，
blamed for the gradual warming of the Earth.;溫室排放的氣體被認(rèn)為是 造成地球溫度逐漸變暖 的原因，
But disputes remain over how to accomplish that.;但在如何實(shí)施 《京都協(xié)定書》的問(wèn)題上 存在著很大的爭(zhēng)議。
Washington's decision to renounce that protocol has;
threatened to derail it.;華府關(guān)于退出 《京都協(xié)定書》的決定 已經(jīng)影響《京都協(xié)定書》 的執(zhí)行，
But the chairman of the conference says he thinks a compromise?can be reached.;但此次會(huì)議的主席說(shuō)， 他覺(jué)得是有可能達(dá)成 妥協(xié)的。
［2］Jan Pronk (Conference Chairman):;［2］簡(jiǎn)·普龍克 (會(huì)議主席)：
When I came to Bonn, I was a bit pessimistic,;
given many political statements,;
which were made during the last couple of weeks,;我啟程來(lái)波恩時(shí)，是有點(diǎn) 悲觀的，因?yàn)樵谶^(guò)去的數(shù) 周里，一些人發(fā)表了不少 政治聲明，
that perhaps it would not be possible to reach ［an］ agreement.;我原想，要達(dá)成一個(gè)協(xié)議 和可能性不大。
However, on the basis of the atmosphere, which is shown during these;
official negotiations, during these three days,;不過(guò)，根據(jù)這三天官方 會(huì)談的氣氛，
and on the basis of my political talks with individual delegations,;
I have the impression that it is possible to reach a result.;加上我與一些代表進(jìn)行的 政治會(huì)談，我覺(jué)得這次 會(huì)議也是有可能取得 成果的。
［3］About 30 countries have ratified the Kyoto pact so far.;［3］到目前為止，大約 有30個(gè)國(guó)家已經(jīng)批準(zhǔn)了 《京都協(xié)定書》，
At least 55 must back the accord for it to be implemented.;《京都協(xié)定書》的實(shí)施 至少需要有55個(gè)國(guó)家的 支持。
第二節(jié) 廣告配音員的夢(mèng)想 --夢(mèng)幻之聲，撼動(dòng)心靈!;
經(jīng)典廣告一 HIV/AIDS Awareness 愛(ài)滋病毒 愛(ài)滋病防范意識(shí);
HIV is transmitted through sexual and blood contact,;愛(ài)滋病毒通過(guò)性接觸和 血液接觸進(jìn)行傳播，
and from mother to baby.;并可由母親傳給嬰兒。
if you ever practice sharing-needle habits with others,or have unprotected sex,;如果你與他人共用針管， 或者在不采取保護(hù)措施下 進(jìn)行性行為，
you're at risk of getting HIV infection.;你就有感染愛(ài)滋病的 危險(xiǎn)。
Stop sharing needles with others, use condoms properly for safer sex.;你就有感染愛(ài)滋病的危險(xiǎn)。 請(qǐng)停止與他人共用針管， 為安全起見(jiàn)，請(qǐng)正確使用 避孕套。
經(jīng)典廣告二 Alibaba. com 阿里巴巴網(wǎng)站;
No matter what size your business is,;不管你的生意有多大，
if you have something to sell,;如果你有東西要賣，
or if there's something you want to buy,;或者如果你有東西要買，
now you can find the leads your business needs and seal a deal on the internet.;現(xiàn)在你都可以在網(wǎng)上找到 買賣所需的信息， 并可以即刻拍板成交。
Just meet me at Alibaba. com, where all business are equal.;到阿里巴巴網(wǎng)站來(lái)， 這里所有的交易都平等。
第三節(jié) 成功翻譯必備 中英文雙語(yǔ)自由轉(zhuǎn)換， 國(guó)際化人才的必經(jīng)之路!;
［1］I never heard a tale so sad, so tender, and so true.;我從未聽(tīng)過(guò)一個(gè)故事 如此凄涼，如此溫柔， 如此真實(shí)。
［2］I am a regular reader of this column.;我是這個(gè)專欄的 忠實(shí)讀者。
［3］I am good and hungry.;我好餓。
［4］I cannot but admire his courage.;我不得不佩服他的勇氣。
［5］She must have everything her own way.;她總是一意孤行。
［6］That it should have come to this!;事情竟落到這種地步。
［7］He failed to do his duty.;他未盡到責(zé)任。
［8］He is anything but a poet.;他不是當(dāng)詩(shī)人的料。
［9］Not a word did he say.;他一句話也沒(méi)說(shuō)。
［10］Mighty is the man who conquers himself.;最堅(jiān)強(qiáng)的就是能戰(zhàn)勝 自己的人。
［11］So friendly was his letter that she was deeply moved and began to cry.;他的信如此親切，使他 深受感動(dòng)而開(kāi)始哭泣。
［12］Once you start it you must finish it.;有始有終。
第四節(jié) 善于制造氣氛的主持人 --讓你成為萬(wàn)眾矚目的 焦點(diǎn)!;
Offering an Award 主持頒獎(jiǎng)典禮;
［1］Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.;［1］女士們，先生們， 晚上好。
We are gathered this evening;
in order to recognize1 some of our;
employees for their outstanding performance in the past year.;今天晚上我們相聚這里， 是為了要表?yè)P(yáng)過(guò)去一年來(lái) 表現(xiàn)杰出的幾位員工。
［2］After close consideration and performance evaluation,;［2］在評(píng)估各位的表現(xiàn)， 并經(jīng)過(guò)慎重考慮之后，
the selection committee has come to the following decision:;選撥委員會(huì)作出了以下 的決定：
the three recipients of the Outstanding Performance Award;
are Mr. Tiger Wu…Ms. Sally Wang…and Mr. Stone Lee.;杰出表現(xiàn)獎(jiǎng)的三位獲獎(jiǎng)人 員是吳泰格先生、 王莎莉小姐，以及 李石頭先生。
［3］Needless to say,;
［3］不用說(shuō)， this year's recipients;
deserve special recognition for their dedication and accomplishments.;今年的獲獎(jiǎng)人，都是因?yàn)?他們的貢獻(xiàn)和成就， 而獲得特別的褒獎(jiǎng)。
Also, I would like to say that every one of you who wasn't selected this year;
has a good chance of winning this honor next year.;但是我還想告訴今天沒(méi)有 得獎(jiǎng)的各位，明年也有 很好的機(jī)會(huì)可以獲得這 項(xiàng)榮譽(yù)。
I wish you all the best of luck.;我祝各位好運(yùn)。
第五節(jié) 成功演講家必備 --脫口而出歡迎辭!;
經(jīng)典歡迎辭一;
Greeting Newcomers 歡迎新進(jìn)人員;
［1］I am Jim Smith, C. E. O. of this company.;［1］我是本公司的執(zhí)行 總裁吉姆·史密斯
［2］First, I would like to extend a sincere welcome to you all.;［2］首先，我誠(chéng)摯地 歡迎各位來(lái)到本公司.
［3］As you know,;
our company is one of the leaders in its industry and has a long tradition.;［3］正如各位所知，本 公司是該領(lǐng)域的先鋒， 有著悠久的歷史。
I think you must be proud of being part of such a great company.;我想，各位能成為這種 大公司的一份子， 一定也感到很光榮。
But we cannot afford to rely on tradition alone.;但是，光憑傳統(tǒng)是 不夠的，
We need new blood like you to bring us new ideas.;
new knowledge, and new insights.;我們還需要像各位這樣的 新鮮血液，給我們帶來(lái) 新觀念，新知識(shí)，以及 新的洞察力。
［4］I would like to welcome you once again and from today, let us begin to work together;［4］我再次歡迎各位。 從今天起，讓我們一起 攜手共進(jìn)吧!
Receiving Foreign Guests 迎接外賓;
［1］We are proud and honored to have such a distinguished group of guests;
come all the way from the United States to visit our company.;［1］各位貴賓從美國(guó) 遠(yuǎn)道而來(lái)參觀本公司， 我們感到非常榮幸。
［2］Our staff and employees will do their best;
to make your visit comfortable and worthwhile.;［2］本公司員工一定會(huì) 盡力使各位在訪問(wèn)期間 感到既舒適又充實(shí)。
Today, they will introduce you to our newly built plant and research center.;今天，他們會(huì)帶領(lǐng)各位 去參觀我們新建的工廠 以及研究中心。
Please do not hesitate to ask any questions you may have.;各位如果有任何問(wèn)題， 請(qǐng)別客氣，盡管提出來(lái)。
［3］I want to extend my warmest welcome to you all,;
and sincerely hope that your visit here will be worthwhile and meaningful.;［3］我向各位致以最 誠(chéng)摯的歡迎，并衷心希望 各位在此地的訪問(wèn)既 充實(shí)又有意義。
第六節(jié) 商務(wù)談判高手之路 --察言觀色、明爭(zhēng)暗斗、 寸土必爭(zhēng)的談判技巧!;
Buy and Sell 你來(lái)我往價(jià)格戰(zhàn) 談判現(xiàn)場(chǎng);
Stone: Even with volume sales,;
our product costs for the Heating Pad won't go down much.;即使是大量銷售，我們的 "熱療墊"生產(chǎn)成本仍然 無(wú)法降低太多。
James: Ok. What do you want to propose?;那，你的建議是……?
Stone: We could take a cut on the price.;
But 20% would slash our profit margin. We suggest a compromise-5%.;敝公司可以降低，但是 八折會(huì)過(guò)度削低我們的 毛利。我們建議雙方各讓 一步--九五折。
James: That's a big change from 20%! 5% is beyond my negotiating limit.;
(pause)Any other ideas?;那跟八折差太多了!九五 折實(shí)在超出我的談判 限度。(停頓)有其他 方案嗎?
Stone: Yeah, let's suggest a few numbers;
and see if we can reach some middle ground.;那，讓我們?cè)偬岢鲆恍?價(jià)格，看能不能 達(dá)成折衷。
James: Sounds good. We propose a structured deal.;
For the first six months, we get a discount of 15%,;
and the next six months we get 10%.;那好。我方提議階段式 協(xié)定，前半年先給我們 八五折，后半年， 則打九折。
Stone: James, we can't swing those numbers my boss will turn it down flat.;詹姆士，我們沒(méi)辦法接受 這個(gè)價(jià)格--我老板一定 會(huì)打回票的。
James: Then you'll have to think of something better, Stone.;石頭，那你就得想出 更好的法子了!
第七節(jié) 脫口而出求職信 --助你在蕓蕓眾生中 脫穎而出!;
Self-recommendation;
Dear Mr. Anderson, 親愛(ài)的安德森先生：;
Replying to your advertisement in the recent issue of Career Post,;
I think you might be interested in my application for the position of secretary.;茲申請(qǐng)公司在最近的 《求職信息報(bào)》上招聘 的秘書職位!
As a senior at Zhongshan University;
I will graduate this coming July;
with a degree in international business.;我是一名即將在七月份 畢業(yè)的中山大學(xué)四年級(jí) 學(xué)生， 主修國(guó)際商務(wù)專業(yè)，
During my four years as a business major;在大學(xué)四年的學(xué)習(xí)中， 我作為一名商業(yè)本科生，
I have acquainted1 myself with the knowledge and;
practices in business transactions, especially in international trade.;對(duì)商業(yè)貿(mào)易領(lǐng)域尤其是國(guó) 際貿(mào)易范圍內(nèi)的知識(shí)和 慣例十分熟悉。
I am convinced that my education;
combined with my abilities will benefit your company greatly.;我相信我所受的教育 以及我的個(gè)人能力將對(duì) 貴公司的工作大有幫助。
My high level of proficiency in English and Japanese;
would provide me with a spectacular advantage as your secretary.;我在英語(yǔ)和日語(yǔ)方面 不凡的造詣是我申請(qǐng) 成為貴公司秘書的一大 優(yōu)勢(shì)。
I have obtained invaluable experience;我獲得了寶貴的經(jīng)驗(yàn)。
as an assistant in a trading firm during the Textiles Expo;
and as an interpreter for a foreign visiting group.;同時(shí)在作為一家貿(mào)易公司 的助理在紡織品博覽會(huì)以 及為一個(gè)外國(guó)訪問(wèn)團(tuán)作口 譯的工作中，
My abilities in literature and computer science;
will prove to be a plus for the position.;我在文學(xué)以及計(jì)算機(jī) 方面的能力有助于我 勝任此工作。
You may be interested in my professional thesis;
on management strategy for a multinational corporation like yours;您也許會(huì)對(duì)我發(fā)表的一篇 有關(guān)類似貴公司的跨國(guó) 公司管理戰(zhàn)略文章感 興趣。
I am convinced that the qualities of cooperation,;
diligence and optimism would make me an indispensable secretary.;我相信憑借我的合作、 努力與樂(lè)觀精神，我會(huì) 成為一名優(yōu)秀的秘書。
If you could kindly give me the privilege of an interview,;
I would gratefully prove my competence to you.;如果貴公司能給我一個(gè) 面試的機(jī)會(huì)，我會(huì)向您 證明我的能力!
Yours faithfully, Eileen;
第八節(jié) 國(guó)際導(dǎo)游必備 --指引人們發(fā)現(xiàn)美麗、 享受美麗!;
Guilin 桂林;
［1］Situated in the northeastern corner of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,;桂林市位于廣西壯族自 治區(qū)東北部，
the city of Guilin is famous all over the world for its green hills,;
clear waters, fantastic caves and spectacular rocks.;以山青、水秀、洞奇、 石美而聞名于世，
It is one of China's best-known tourist scenic cities,;
claiming to have the "finest mountains and rivers under heaven.";有"山水甲天下"的美譽(yù)， 中國(guó)著名的風(fēng)景 游覽城市。
［2］"Thousands of pinnacles stand towering around;;
a river winds its way about the city.";
This is a vivid description of Guilin scenery.;［2］"千峰環(huán)野立，一水 抱城流"是對(duì)桂對(duì)山水 的真實(shí)寫照。
［3］The hills and pinnacles in Guilin, gifted by nature,;桂林山峰秀麗天成，
rise sharply from the ground in many different shapes.;平地拔起，千姿百態(tài)。
Diecai Hill, Fubo Hill, Duxiu Peak, Nanxi Hill, Crescent Hill and Putuo Hill;
are the biggest attractions for tourists;
when they make a tour of the city.;市區(qū)內(nèi)主要名山有疊彩 山、伏波山、獨(dú)秀峰、 南溪山、月牙山、普陀山 等，都是游覽勝地。
［4］The Li River is limpid with crystal water.;漓江明潔如鏡， 清澈見(jiàn)底。
A boat trip on the river from Guilin;
to Yangshuo covers a distance of 83 kilometres.;乘船從桂林到陽(yáng)朔， 水程83公里，
This section of the river makes a unique traditional Chinese;
Painting with its clear water and cluster of pinnacles.;風(fēng)光綺麗，碧水縈回， 奇峰林立，構(gòu)成一幅 錦繡畫卷。
Elephant Hill, Chuanshan Hill, Pagoda Hill, Qifengzhen Peak Forest,;<BR>[21:29.14]Crown Cave, Painted Cliff, Xingping Town and Green Lotus Peak;
are the extraordinary scenic spots along the river.;沿江尤以象山、穿山、 塔山、奇峰鎮(zhèn)、冠巖、 畫山、興坪、碧蓮峰等 景致更為綺麗。
［5］Picturesque caves can be found all over the Guilin hills.;桂林無(wú)山不洞， 無(wú)洞不奇。
Reed Flute Cave,;
Seven-Star Cave and Chuanshan Cave are honored as "Palaces of Nature's Art".;
They are like magnificent buildings in heaven,;
with a thousand and one fabulous scenes.;被譽(yù)為"大自然藝術(shù)之宮" 的蘆笛巖、七星巖、 穿巖，一洞瓊瑤， 萬(wàn)般景象。
Stalactites and stalagmites in the caves present colorful pictures.;
Visiting these caves is like touring a pearl exhibition or a jade palace.;洞中的鐘乳石和石筍琳瑯 滿目，五彩繽紛。置身于 洞中，仿佛進(jìn)入珍寶的 宮殿。
第五部 瘋狂挑戰(zhàn)篇;
第一節(jié) 地道美語(yǔ) --讓美國(guó)人誤認(rèn)為 你是老鄉(xiāng)!;
Cat Proverbs and Sayings 與貓相關(guān)的英語(yǔ)諺語(yǔ) 和俗語(yǔ);
1．Curiosity killed the cat. 過(guò)于好奇會(huì)惹禍上身。 好奇招禍。;
A: My son is always going places he shouldn't and getting in trouble.;我兒子總是去那些他不 該去的地方，老是給我 惹麻煩。
B: You know what they say. Curiosity killed the cat.;你知道人們常說(shuō)， 好奇招禍。
2．Has the cat got your thogue? 貓把你的舌頭叼去了嗎? 為什么不吭聲?;
A: I don't know what to say.;(我不知道說(shuō)什么。)
B: What's the matter? (Has the) cat got your tongue?;怎么了?貓把你的舌頭 叼去了嗎?
3．It rains cats and dogs. 下傾盆大雨。/大雨滂沱。;
A: Do you think I need my umbrella?;你認(rèn)為我需要帶傘嗎?
B: You sure do! It's raining cats and dogs.;當(dāng)然了!外面正下著 傾盆大雨。
4．Iet the cat out of the bag 說(shuō)走了嘴；(無(wú)意中) 泄露秘密;
A: Of course I knew you were planning a surprise party for me.;我當(dāng)然知道你在計(jì)劃為 我搞個(gè)驚喜生日聚會(huì)。
B: Really? Who let the cat out of the bag?;是嗎?是誰(shuí)泄露了秘密?
5．When the cat's away the mice will play. 貓兒不在，老鼠成精。 大王外出，小鬼跳梁。;
A: Do you think he'll throw a party while his parents are out of town?;你認(rèn)為他會(huì)乘父母不在時(shí) 搞個(gè)聚會(huì)嗎?
B: Most likely. When the cat's away, the mice will play.;很有可能。貓兒不在， 老鼠成精。
Dog Proverbs and Sayings 與狗相關(guān)的英語(yǔ)諺語(yǔ) 和俗語(yǔ);
1．a(chǎn) dog's life 窮困潦倒的日子； 痛苦的生活;
A: My boss never let's me stop for even a minute.;我老板真是一分鐘都 不讓我歇。
B: It's a dog's life.;真是苦日子啊。
2．Every dog has his day. 凡人皆有得意時(shí)。;
A: I'm so unlucky.;我可真夠倒霉。
B: Don't worry. Every dog has his day.;別擔(dān)心。凡人皆有 得意時(shí)。
3．he is a lucky dog 幸運(yùn)兒;
A: Did you hear he won the lottery?;你聽(tīng)說(shuō)了嗎?他買彩票 中獎(jiǎng)了。
B: He sure is a lucky dog.;他真是個(gè)幸運(yùn)兒。
4．It is better to let sleeping dogs lie. 別多事。/別惹麻煩。;
A: I'm so angry at him.;我對(duì)他感到非常生氣。
B: Don't say anything to him; it's better to let sleeping dogs lie.;別和他說(shuō)話，還是少 惹麻煩為妙。
5．You can't teach old dogs new tricks. 老狗學(xué)不了新把戲； 老年人很難適應(yīng)新事物。;
A: Dad, let me show you another way to do that.;爸爸，讓我來(lái)教你一個(gè) 新辦法。
B: Don't bother. You can't teach an old dog new tricks.;不用麻煩了，老狗學(xué)不 了新把戲。
第二節(jié) 高級(jí)口譯自測(cè);
--江澤民主席在亞太經(jīng)合 組織領(lǐng)導(dǎo)人非正式會(huì)議上 的講話節(jié)選;
Strengthen Cooperation and Meet New Challenges Together in the New Century;加強(qiáng)合作，共同迎接新 世紀(jì)的新挑戰(zhàn)
Dear Colleagues,;各位同事：
［1］I am very pleased to be with you all in Shanghai;
in this golden season of autumn;
to discuss economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.;［1］金秋十月，與大家 在上海相聚，共商亞太 經(jīng)濟(jì)合作大計(jì)，我感到 十分高興。
On behalf of the Chinese Government and people,;
and in my own name, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all of you.;首先，我代表中國(guó)政府和 人民，并以我個(gè)人的名義， 向各位表示熱烈歡迎。
［2］We, the APCE economic leaders, have a historic mission to fulfill:;作為亞太地區(qū)的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)人， 我們肩負(fù)的歷史責(zé)任是：
We must adopt a forward-looking approach and formulate ,;
through discussion,;
a common development strategy that is responsive;
to the development requirements;
of the new century in the interest of promoting growth;
and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific.;站在促進(jìn)亞太地區(qū)發(fā)展和 繁榮的高度,展望未來(lái),討 論制定適應(yīng)新世紀(jì)發(fā)展要 求的促進(jìn)共同發(fā)展的戰(zhàn)略
［3］At the first APEC Economic Leaders Meeting in 1993,;［3］在1993年亞太經(jīng)合 組織第一次領(lǐng)導(dǎo)人非 正式會(huì)議上，
I said that what kind of world was to be brought into the 21st?century;
was a crucial issue;
that we leaders of this generation must carefully think about and address.;我曾說(shuō)過(guò)，把一個(gè)什么樣 的世界帶到21世紀(jì)，是我 們這一代領(lǐng)導(dǎo)人必須認(rèn)真 思考和解決的重大問(wèn)題。
Today, at the beginning of the 21st century,;
we have found the world situation;
and that of the Asia-Pacific both encouraging and worrying.;環(huán)顧新世紀(jì)初的世界和 亞太地區(qū)形勢(shì)，可以說(shuō) 是有喜有憂。
［4］All in all, there are both challenges and opportunities ahead.;［4］縱觀全局，機(jī)遇 和挑戰(zhàn)并存，
We should work together, take action, seize opportunities,;
and rise to the challenges;
so as to promote greater economic growth of our region in the new century.;我們應(yīng)共同努力，采取措 施，抓住機(jī)遇，迎接 挑戰(zhàn)，推動(dòng)本地經(jīng)濟(jì)在 新世紀(jì)更好地發(fā)展。
This is a major responsibility for us, the leaders of the region.;這是我們作為地區(qū)領(lǐng)導(dǎo) 人肩負(fù)的主要責(zé)任。
To strengthen cooperation;
so that all APEC member economies may benefit from economic globalization;
and scientific and technological progress should be an objective for APEC to strive for;加強(qiáng)合作，使各成員從 經(jīng)濟(jì)全球化和科技進(jìn)步中 受益，是亞太經(jīng)合組織應(yīng) 為之奮斗的目標(biāo).
How to take concrete and effective measures to bolster confidence;
and realize recovery and growth;
is a pressing issue for this meeting to address.;采取切實(shí)有效的措施， 增強(qiáng)信心，恢復(fù)和保持 增長(zhǎng)，是本次會(huì)議亟 需考慮的問(wèn)題。
第六部 瘋狂奉獻(xiàn)篇;
第一節(jié) 教你一招 --如何在面試中脫穎而出;
Why don't you like your present job? 你為什么不喜歡現(xiàn)在的 工作?;
A: Why don't you like your present job?;A: 你為什么不喜歡 現(xiàn)在的工作?
B: Oh, no. I like it.;B: 哦，我喜歡現(xiàn)在 的工作。
A: Then why do you want to leave?;A: 那么你為什么決定 離開(kāi)?
B: I decided to leave just because I want a more challenging opprtunity.;B: 我決定離開(kāi)只是因?yàn)?我想得到一個(gè)更具 挑戰(zhàn)性的機(jī)遇。
What is your greatest achievement? 你所獲得的最大成 就是什么?;
A: What's the greatest achievement you have made?;A: 你所獲得的最大 成就是什么?
B: As one of the main members,;
I participated in the structural design of the "Pearl River Bridge.";B: 作為主要的參與者之 一，我參加了珠江大橋 的工程建筑設(shè)計(jì)工作。
A: Oh, that's indeed very well-known.;A: 噢，那的確是一個(gè) 很出名的大橋。
B: Yes, I was one of six young architects that spent half a year in working on it.;B: 是的，我就是這六名 年輕建筑師之一，我們 花費(fèi)了半年的時(shí)間來(lái) 設(shè)計(jì)它。
What are your weak points/faults/ weaknesses? 你有什么缺點(diǎn)?;
A: What are your weak points?;A: 你有什么缺點(diǎn)?
B: I am a poor talker, and always work more than I speak.;
So I've been learning how to speak in public.;B: 我不是一個(gè)健談的人， 總是少說(shuō)多干。所以一直 在學(xué)習(xí)如何在 公共場(chǎng)合講話。
A: Obviously, you have made rapid progress. You made a very good showing today.;A: 顯然你已經(jīng)有了很大 的進(jìn)步。你今天的表現(xiàn) 很好
B: Thank you very much.;B: 謝謝你的夸獎(jiǎng)。
Are you qualified for this job? 你能勝任這個(gè)職位嗎?;
A: Are you qualified for this job?;A: 你能勝任這個(gè)職位嗎?
B: Yes, I think I am.;B: 是的，我想我能。
A: Why?;A: 憑什么?
B: My educational background and work experience;
make me the right one for this position.;B: 我的教育背景和工作 經(jīng)驗(yàn)使我成為適合于這個(gè) 職位的人選。
A: Oh! You are very self-confident. Could you give me some details?;A: 噢!你很自信。詳細(xì) 說(shuō)說(shuō)可以嗎?
B: Of course, first, I majored in English in university.;
Moreover I have been working as an interpreter in English;
in the ABC Company for five years.;B: 當(dāng)然可以。首先， 我在大學(xué)學(xué)習(xí)的是英語(yǔ) 專業(yè).另外我已經(jīng)在ABC公 司擔(dān)任了5年的英語(yǔ)翻譯。
A: Pretty good! Then you must be quite proficient in spoken English.;A: 很好，那你一定擅長(zhǎng) 英語(yǔ)口語(yǔ)了。
B: Yeah, many foreigners say my oral English is fairly good;B: 是的，很多外國(guó)朋友 夸我的英語(yǔ)說(shuō)得好,
and I also can take dictation in English and translate it rapidly into Chinese.;而且我還會(huì)英文的口授 筆錄,同時(shí)能立即將其 翻譯成中文。
How long do you plan to stay with our company? 你打算在這兒工作多久?;
A: How long do you plan to stay here?;A: 你打算在這兒工作 多久?
B: To spead frankly, it doesn't depend on me.;B: 坦白地說(shuō)，這不取決 于我。
A: How so?;A: 為什么這么說(shuō)?
B: I really want to obtain a permanent job;B: 我真的非常渴望擁有 一個(gè)固定的工作，
I won't leave as long as I have the opportunity to apply my knowledge;
and I get along well with my superiors and colleagues.;只要我有施展自己才華的 機(jī)會(huì)又能和上級(jí)、同事處 得很好，我就不會(huì)離開(kāi)。
第二節(jié)： 10句與時(shí)間相關(guān)的諺語(yǔ) --珍視光陰!時(shí)光飛逝， 惟有實(shí)力永存!;
English Proverbs Concerning Time 時(shí)間是金，其值無(wú)價(jià);
1．Time is money.;時(shí)間就是金錢。 一寸光陰一寸金。
2．Time flies.;光陰似箭，日月如梭。 時(shí)間是風(fēng)，去而不返
3．Time and tide wait for no man.;歲月不待人。
4．Time cannot be won again.;時(shí)間一去不再來(lái)。 時(shí)間是尺，萬(wàn)物皆檢
5．Time will tell.;時(shí)間能說(shuō)明問(wèn)題。
6．Time reveals all things.;萬(wàn)事日久自明。
7．Time tries all.;時(shí)間檢驗(yàn)一切。 時(shí)間是秤，衡量權(quán)質(zhì)
8．Never put off till tomorrow what may be done today.;今日事，今日畢。
9．Tomorrow never comes.;明日無(wú)盡頭。 明日何其多。 時(shí)間是水，淘金流沙
10．Time works wonders.;時(shí)間可以創(chuàng)造奇跡。
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