原汁原味商务英语播客 第38课:委婉地拒绝(下)

 　　This is the second in a two-part Business English Podcast lesson on softening¹ negative replies. Last time you worked on softening negative replies in conversation to keep the atmosphere friendly and cooperative². Also, you practiced refusing an offer of help and letting someone down gently.

　　这是这是有关"委婉表示否定"2节课中的第二节。上节课中我们学到了委婉表示拒绝来使气氛友好且能合作。同事，你也需要练习拒绝别人提供的帮助并温和地使对方失望。

　　Today, we’ll be looking at refusing and disagreeing politely.

　　今天，我们来看下如何礼貌地拒绝和表示不同意。

　　All these skills form part of a soft or gentle speaking style, which should form part of your communicative repertoire³ or toolbox.

　　所有这些技巧构成了温和说话方式的一部分，这应当是交际技巧的组成部分。

　　Listening Questions:

　　1) Why is the GM of Avitek unable to meet with Nick on Thursday？

　　2) How is the weather in Kiev?

1 softening   

变软，软化

参考例句：

• Her eyes, softening, caressed his face. 她的眼光变得很温柔了。它们不住地爱抚他的脸。 来自汉英文学 - 家（1-26） - 家（1-26）
• He might think my brain was softening or something of the kind. 他也许会觉得我婆婆妈妈的，已经成了个软心肠的人了。

2 cooperative   

adj.有合作意向的，合作的；n.合作社（企业）等

参考例句：

• The workmen are very cooperative,so the work goes on smoothly.工人们十分合作，所以工作进展顺利。
• We decided to set up a cooperative.我们决定开办一家合作社。

3 repertoire   

n.(准备好演出的)节目，保留剧目；(计算机的)指令表，指令系统， <美>(某个人的)全部技能；清单，指令表

参考例句：

• There is an extensive repertoire of music written for the flute.有很多供长笛演奏的曲目。
• He has added considerably to his piano repertoire.他的钢琴演奏曲目大大增加了。