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Helens DiscoveryHelens discovery Five minutes fastfood English Get Back To Me On This回头向我汇报这事Here are some cards to look over. Get back to me on this before Monday morning.-Heres a contract for you to look over. Get back to me on this before Tuesday morning.-Sure thing. Mr.Martin.-When you finish the design, get back to me and well talk.-I wll.* 如果想要向对方要名片就可以这样说：”Can I have your name card? “Or “Can I have your business card?”*”sure thing”意思是一定,当然.Headquarters总部，总公司Many companies have their headquarters in HongKong.This news is from headquarters.-Youre too much! Im going to report you to the headquarters!-Go ahead. See if I care.-Where is your headquarters?-My firms headquarters is in Shenzhen.*”Youre too much.”意思是你太过份了.*”go ahead”在口语中频率很高,意思是:”请做吧,我鼓励你去做”.Branch Office分公司，分支机构Our head office is in Hong Kong. We have branch offices in Beijing and Shenzhen.We set up a branch office in the downtown area.-Where are going to visit today?-I want to visit your branch office.-We have 4 branch offices around China.-Really? You must earn a lot.*downtown 城市中心区 business商业/financial金融/commercial贸易/industrial工业districts 区域 residential areas住宅区 recreation areas 娱乐区 outskirts 郊区I Needed It Yesterday我昨天就需要了，常用来表示事情很紧急。-Where is my invitation?-Do you need it now?-I needed it yesterday. Where is it?-When do you need the price list?-I needed it yesterday.Id Like A Word With You我有话跟你说，常用来表示我私下需要和你聊一会儿。-Can I have a word with you?-Sure. But I need to finish my work.-Id like to have a word with you.-Ok. Go ahead!-Do you mind if I use your car?-Are you available now?-Yes. Whats up? 怎么么啦？ 出什么状况了？-Id like a word with you.* 再见的说法：”see you later”,”see you then” ,“see you tomorrow”, “see you soon”, “good-bye”, “see you”, “so long”, “bye”.*”Whats up”意思是出了什么事情?出了什么状况?Keep Up The Good Work继续好好努力Your design is wonderful! Keep up the good work!The boss will give you a pay raise. Keep up the good work!-You did a good job! Keep up the good work！-I will.-What lovely music! You played very well! Keep up the good work！-Thanks! Dad* “You did a good job!” 意思是你干得很不错！Civil Servant文职公务员Robert has been a civil servant for over 10 years.My father wanted me to become a civil servant.-I met your wife yesterday. What does she do?-She is a civi lservant.-Where did you father work?-He is a civil servant.-Hello. My name is Judy. Im with Pacific Insurance Service.-Hello, Im bob. Im a civil servant.*打电话给某人，”to give someone a call”,”to telephone(or phone) someone”,”to call someone”, “to give someone a buzz(ring,jingle)”Qualified合格的，有资格的Shes well qualified for being in sales.I suggest John do the designing work. Hes a highly qualified designer.-What do you think of the new assistant?-Shes qualified.-I like the way she does it. I think she is qualified.-Obviously, she enjoys her work.Cooperation合作Thank you for your cooperation.I want to let you know that you will have our full cooperation.-For the further cooperation, we should do this work without pay.-Smart idea!-I need your coopertation in this matter.-What do you want me to do?Guarantee保证，担保Your order is guaranteed within24 hours.Your letter is guaranteed to arrive 2 days later.-When will the flight to Shenzhen arrive?-We cant guarantee the arrival time because of the windy weather.-No one can guarantee you will make a profit.-But I must succeed.*”arrival time”意思是到达时间.*”make profit”意思是盈利，赚钱。”We make a big profit in this business.”我们在这单生意里赚了不少钱.Stressed Out压力很大，很忙，现在生活比较常用的一个片语，一般用于描述学习或工作状况。Ive been stressed out about my oral exam.Ive been completely stressed out, trying to win the contract.-Where are you going, Judy?-I dont want to be stressed out. I am just going to the beach to relax.-Where were you these days? I called you several times.-I am stressed out about the sales volume.*”sale volume”意思是销售额.Commit承诺She wants to get married, but hes afraid to commit.-Well have dinner at seven. Does it work for you?-Im already commited. Ive arranged to see a lawyer.-We need your signature on the contract.-Ok! I will commit.Workplace工作场所Our TV station is too small. We need a new workplace.Its about five minutes walk from your office to my workplace.-What about your new workplace?-My new workplace is full of flowers and plants.-Where is your workplace?-Its near the railway station.Register登记，注册Please write down your name, nationality, and passport number on this registration card.The company registered a new trade-mark.-Show me your registration card.-Here you are.-I want to have this letter registered.-You need to fill out registration card.*”have something done”是一个常用组合,意思是让某人做某事. “I want to have this letter registered.这封信我要寄挂号”.Appointment约会，职务，职位You need to set an appointment with the consulate.I cant have dinner with you. I have an appointment with a lawyer.She received a good appointment with a high-tech firm.-Would you mind finishing this for me?-Sorry, Amy. Im busy. I even have an appointment with a reporter.-When are you going to help me repair my car?-Maybe tomorrow.-How about today?-Im afraid not, I have an appointment with Mr.Green now.Memo公司内部便条The boss wrote a memo and gave it to the secretary.I found a memo on my desk.-What is it?-A memo from Ben.-I got a memo from Judy?-What does it says?-It says:”please rewrite your report!”Promotion提升，晋升，发扬，宣传，推广Our new product is now on promotion. So its not quite expensive.Here are our sales promotion products. Take your choice.-Do you like the electric dog? Its our latest promotion.-Could you show me how to use it?-I really want that promotion, but I keep getting truned down.-Dont give up! You will get it.*”take a choice” 挑一个吧“turn down”一般指”减弱，降低”，这里表示”被拒绝，不成功”的意思。Organized有条不紊的，组织好的Susan is very organized.Hes not organized, he is often later for meetings.-Did you enjoy the Christmas Party?-No, not really! I dont think its higly-organized.-What do you think of the general manager?-Hes not organzied. He always makes the arrangements at the last moment.*”make arragement”意思是做安排，如:”He always made the arrangements at the last moment.”他总是在最后一刻才安排工作。*”be late for something”意思是为某事而迟到.Official官员，公务员；官方的，正式的Did you receive our official invitation?This is the official price. I have no right to give you a discount.-What do I need to apply for the visa?-You must have an officail invitation from the country you want to go.-What else?-Im applying for studying abroad.-Really? So have you send them your official school transcript.*”give someone a discount”意思是给某人打折扣,如:”Could you give me a discount on the TV?这台电视机给我个折扣吧?”*”transcript”成绩单, “apply for something”意思是申请,如:”Im applying for visa to America.”我在申请去美国的签证。Contract合约，合同The contract still holds.We will sign the contract tomorrow. There is no time to make changes.-How long will you stay in this university?-My contract will last until the end of this year.-I plan to sign the contract with Mr.wang.-If I were you, I wouldnt do it in such a short time.*”hold”的意思是”有效”;打电话是你可以说,”please hold”,既包含了请在电话旁”please stay on the line”, 又包含了稍等一会儿”one moment,please”的意思。*”sign the contract”签合同.*”make some changes”意思是做一些改动.Invest投资，投入精力，时间和金钱He invested his life saving in a footwear factory.You are free. I think you should invest your time in something.-I heard you opened a bookstore.-I also plant to invest in a coffee bar.-Hello! This is the bule-point Investment Consultant Company. May I help you?-I want to speak to your manager, Jeffery Kang.*”wear”意思是穿着的意思,如:”South Korean women wear heavy make-up.南韩妇女穿着很重的妆.*”speak to someone”意思是和某人讲话.Arrangement安排We make a special arrangement for your mothers birthday party.-What do you think of the arrangemnet?-Great! Keep up the good work!-Excuse me. Could you tell me the arrangement for tonight?-We have a buffet dinner and a fashion show.*”buffet dinner”自助餐Use Your Head动动脑筋，好好想想Use your head, maybe we can fix it.-Come on,use your head, Even Bob could do it.-I try my best. But Im not good at it.-Can you help me do my homework?-Come on. Use your head. Its not hard work.*”be good at” 在某方面很擅长，如:”Shes good at music.”她擅长音乐。 Whats Your Occupation?你的职业是什么？-Whats your occupation?-I work for a footwear factory. Im a footwear designer.-Where do you work?-At the high-tech development zone.-Its a nice place. Ive been there. So whats your occupation?-I work for a software development company.-Whats your occupation?-Im a toy engineer.*”Ive been there.”我去过那儿。 “Have you ever been there?”你去过哪儿吗？“Have you ever been to Canada?”你曾去过加拿大？Whats Your Title你的头衔是什么？-Whats your title?-Im a doctor.-Where is your work place?-Im at the Diwang Tower.-Wow, the tallest building. Whats your title?-Im a lawyer at a foreign trade company.Mess混乱，杂乱We have to get the mess cleaned up before the host comes back.Get cleaned up! Your desk is a mess.-Your hair is a mess.-Its windy. I cant help it.-Everything is in such a mess. When can I have them done?-Take it easy! Tom. Things will work out.*”things will work out.”事情自然就会好的。Clear清除，清理，清晰，清楚Dont clear the papers on my desk. They are very important.Lets clear the bathroom.-May I clear the table?-Yes. You can do it now.-Get over there and clear those newspapers.-Dont tell me what to do!-Better hurry! Your article is in that pile.*”washrooms洗手间”, “restrooms 公共厕所”,”the womens room 女卫生间”,”the mans room 男卫生间”.Dust灰尘，掸去灰尘We need to dust the coffee table.Dust the tables and chairs. Theyre dirty too.-Dont just dust around the computer table.-Well, what else should I do?-So what should I do first?-Lets dust the dinning table.My Cars Engine Died我车的发动机死火了The computer is dead.My battery is dead.My ball pen is dead.-My cars engine died. What should I do?-You should try to restart it.-My tape player is dying.-You should fix it now.-My cars engine died at the beltway. Can you help me?-Ill be right there.*”beltway”意思是环城公路.Used Car二手车These are all used books. They are now sold at 80% off. (2折)-I just bought a used car. What do you think of it?-It looks good. What about the price?-Id like to buy a used camera. Do you have any good suggestion?-Maybe the Canon is fit for you.*”be fit for” 合适于某人或某物，如:”The small size is not fit for me.”就是小码的不适合我。Drive safely小心驾驶“Drive safely!” Mom shouted as I left for work.-Its crowded in this area. Drive safely!-I will.-Goodbye! Darling! Drive safely!-Goodbye! Have a sweet dream!*当我们表达对某人的祝愿时，我们经常会用”have a ” 来表示，如:”Have a nice day(evening,afternoon,moring)!,”have a nice trip!”旅途愉快! 一般不说”God bless you!”因为隐含有担心的意思。所以用”Have a nice trip!”,”Have a good time!”,”Enjoy yourself!”.Parking Meter咪表Ann parked his car and then put some money in the parking meter.Something is wrong with this parking meter. You cant put money in the parking meter.-Oh, I forgot to put some money in the parking meter.-Im afraid you will be fined.-There is no parking meter here.-So you cant park here.*”something is wrong with”意思是出毛病了,出问题了.如:”Something is wrong with the car.这车出毛病”.License Plate许可，执照，汽车牌照Every car must have a license plate.You need to apply for the license plate.-My cars license plate was stolen.-Really? Where was it stolen?-At a park.-Can I borrow your car?-I would like to, but my car has no license plate now.Clear The Way让开，让路The police are shouting:”Clear the way!”“Clear the way!” Let them take the refrigerator into the house.-Clear the way! Clear the way!-Who is coming?-I dont know. But Im getting out of the way.-Clear the way! The parade is coming.-Yes, I see it. Wed better move.Where Do I Board My Plane我在哪儿登机-Excuse me,sir. Where do I board the plane?-At gate 2 on the second floor.-Ticket and passport, please.-Here you are. Where do I board my palne?-At gate 33. Heres your ticket, passport and boarding pass.Have A Nice Flight飞行愉快Heres your ticket. Have a nice flight.-Give me a call when you see my sister. Have a nice flight!-I sure will. Good-bye.-You will fly to San Francisco?-Yes, indeed.*”fly to somewhere”意思是飞往某处,如:”今晚我要飞往上海. I will fly to Shanghai tonight.”May I Have A Blanket能给我条毯子吗？-May I have a blanket?-sure. What else do you want?-Id like some newspapers.-May I change a seat with you?-Whats your seat numer?-Its 8C. Its a window seat. Id like to stay with my friends.*”window seat”靠窗的座位, ”aisle seat”靠走道的座位.Delay耽搁，延迟Dont wait for Judy. Her plane has been delayed.Flight NO.222 has been delayed.-Lucky for you. The train was delayed. Otherwise you would still be waiting.-Thats lucky. Id hate to have to sleep in the station.-I have to get dressed for tonight.-Darling, Im afraid we must leave without delay.*”rush hour”交通高峰期;”traffic jam”交通阻塞;”heavy traffic”拥挤的交通.Cell Phone手机You cant use the cell phone when you drive. Its dangerous.My cell phone stopped working in this area.-Can I use your cell phone?-No, Im waiting for a call right now.-Helen, How can I reach you?-Oh, here is my name card and this is my cell phone number.*”reach”在这里有联络到的意思，不过最常用的意思事”到达”,如:”They reach an agreement after two hours.”他们两小时后达成协议了。Is Someone There有某人在哪儿吗？Hello. Is Micheal there?-Hello?-Hello. Is Jenny there?-No. (She is not around.) -Can I leave a message?-Hello?-Hello. Is Judy there?-Speaking.*打电话询问某人在不在，有以下表达方法:”Is someone there?”, “Is someone in?”, “Is someone available?”. 回答的有:”She is not around.” 她不在附近，”She/he is on another line.” 她在和别人讲电话。What Number Are You Calling你拨打的号码是什么？-Hello. This is Helen. Is Judy available?-What number are you calling?-5550165-Oh, this is 5550163.-Oh, sorry. I got the wrong number.-Hello?-Hello, is John there?-What number are you calling?-6361591-Im sorry,this is 6361692.-I guess I have the wrong number.Line线路，这里指电话线The line is busy now. Please redial later.Teds office has twelve telephone lines.-Why didnt you call me?-I called, but the line was busy.-Is Julia available?-She is on another line. Could you call back later?Give Me A Call给我打电话When you are in Shenzhen again, Tracy, give me a call.Give me a call if you have free time.-See you later, John.-Give me a call when you get a chance.-When should we have the dinner again?-How about next week?-Sounds good! Give me a call when you make the dicision.*”make the decision”意思是做决定 ”get a chance”意思是得到机会Where Will I Find You*我上哪儿找你Now Im at the Skyland building. Where will I find you?Im at the exit of the airport now. Where will I find you?-We will get to your factory at 11 oclock. Where will I find you?-Probably at the sample room. If you cant find me, give me a call.-Im on the way to the government buildings. Where will I find you?-Ill be standing at the gate of the government buildings.-Where will I find you?-Ill be at the 1st office at the 8th floor.Communication*交际，交流，沟通We had good communication with this university.We learn English for better communication with foreigners.-Do you have any opening?-Sure. Whats your specialty?-English is my specialty. Im also good at communication and driving.-What does your elder sister do at the hotel?-She is with the Public Relations Department.-Then she must have very good communication skills.*”elder sister”就是姐姐，妹妹是：”little sister”，弟弟是：”little brother”，哥哥是：”elder brother”*”Do you have any opening?你们这里要人吗?求职说的一句话.Anyone I know*谁，我认识的人吗？-Ive got to pick up a friend at the airport.-Anyone I know?-Oh, this picture is great! Who made this? Anyone I know?-Yes. Its my work.-Where were you last night?-I had a date.-Anyone I know?*”to have a date”或”to go to a date”通常指浪漫的约会，如：晚餐，电影等内容。“appointment”一般指事务性的约会，相关短语有：”to make an appointment”,”to set an appointment”,”to have an appointment”.What Was The Name Again*请再说一遍你的名字I cant find your name card. Whats the name again?Your companys name is very long. Whats the name again?-Whats your name again? Sorry I forgot your name?-Ive told you a thousand times. But you always forget.-Whats the name again?-Its Helen xu. H-E-L-E-N, X-U.Dont Bother*不用，没有必要，不麻烦Dont bother taking off your shoes. Youre not staying long.Dont bother clearing my desk. I have some important papers to deal with.-Im going to get food for you.-Oh, dont bother. Im not hungry.-Should I give you a plastic bag to wrap it?-No. Dont bother.*”take off”意思是脱下来，反义词是”take on”. “put some powder on your face” 往脸上搽些粉，”take off your coat”脱下大衣.“deal with” 处理，如：”Hes a hard person to deal with.”他是一个难对付的人。All Set准备就绪，好了We are all set to go to the casino in Macao.We are all set to sing the song.Im all set to see the entire city from it.-Shall we begin the operation?-Anytime you are ready. We are all set to go.-If everything is all set, we wll repaint the living room.-Anytime you are ready.*”pick up” 捡起，”I picked up a book from the floor.” 我从地上捡起一本书。还有接送的意思，如宾馆的接送服务，就是”pick up s