国际英文演讲高手带翻译 chapter3-2

　　Self-introduction¹
Preparing several pieces of introduction for different occasions³ is a good idea. In this information era², people always contact each other by different ways. Giving the right speech at the right place, at the right time will help you win more popularity⁴. It's really great to have a chance to introduce myself first. My name is Wonnie, I'm from China. I'm here in America for my further study for my MBA. I'm going to be in America for 2 years. But I don't think I'm going to stay here any longer because I already miss China very much. I enjoy being here but I miss home at the same time.
Hello, glad to meet you all. My name is Howard Hu. I'm 23 years old and I live in Guangzhou with my wife Selma. I'm working as a programer for a network company. My major activity, however, is golf. Weather permitting⁵, I play everyday. My game has improved very much. I hope we have a chance to play a game together in the future. Thank you.
Hum and greeting sentences:
Glad to meet you. My name is Paul. I come from America.
Hi, Bob, I'd like you to meet my friend Jenny. She is a teacher.
I'd like to introduce Jack⁶ to you.
Allow me to introduce myself first. My name is Wonnie.
Meet my friend, Jack.
I don't think we've met yet. My name is Ann.
It's pleasure to make your acquitance.

1 introduction   

n.(to)介绍；传入，引进；导言，导论，绪论

参考例句：

• The introduction tells you how to use the book.引言告诉你怎样使用这本书。
• A letter of introduction will ensure you an interview.凭一封介绍信准保会接待你。

2 era   

n.时代，年代，纪元，阶段

参考例句：

• We are living in the information era.我们生活在信息时代。
• We are living in a great historic era.我们正处在一个伟大的历史时代。

3 occasions   

n.机会( occasion的名词复数 )；时刻；原因；需要

参考例句：

• The prosecution stated that intercourse had occurred on several occasions. 控诉方称发生过数次性交。
• He has been late on numerous occasions. 他已经迟到过无数次了。

4 popularity   

n.普及，流行，名望，受欢迎

参考例句：

• The story had an extensive popularity among American readers.这本小说在美国读者中赢得广泛的声望。
• Our product enjoys popularity throughout the world.我们的产品饮誉全球。

5 permitting   

允许( permit的现在分词 )； 许可

参考例句：

• We will go out for a walk, weather permitting. 如果天气好，我们就出去散散步。
• For her it was a special relationship, permitting intelligent exchanges. 对她来说，那是一种特殊的关系，可以用明智的方式进行角逐。

6 jack   

n.插座，千斤顶，男人；v.抬起，提醒，扛举；n.（Jake）杰克

参考例句：

• I am looking for the headphone jack.我正在找寻头戴式耳机插孔。
• He lifted the car with a jack to change the flat tyre.他用千斤顶把车顶起来换下瘪轮胎。