职场英文口语 第209期:传达想法(3)

 　　It's our new big idea.Easy. We can just remould the design for the Imperial¹ Lemon. 这是我们的新想法。简单，我们可以翻新一下皇家柠檬的设计。

　　Can they Anna?Is that what you wanted?To get what you want, you need to explain exactly your requirements².But what shall I say? 他们这样可以吗，安娜？这是你想要的吗？为了如你所愿，你要好好阐述一下你的要求了。但我要说什么呢？

　　Tell them exactly what you were thinking by saying 'I have a specific³ idea in mind' and 'I'm interested in hearing your thoughts on how to improve my ideas' and,  告诉他们你想要的，比如“我已经有了明确的想法”“对于我的点子，我很想听听你的看法”，

　　'I'd like to use your design skills to produce a fantastic product'. “希望通过你的设计才华制作出一个出色的产品。”。

　　I see.OK, time for me to take control.George… this is quite a special project for us… isn't it Tom? 我懂了。好的，轮到我负责了。乔治，这是我们的特别项目，对吧，汤姆？

　　Oh yeah, right, absolutely.So we want to get it right and I already have a specific idea in mind.Great, sure, tell me more. 是，当然了。所以我们想把它做好，而且我脑中已有具体想法了。很好，告诉我吧。

　　Well, based on a real aubergine, I was hoping it could be 20 centimetres in length, using grade 1 plastic resin⁴,  以真茄子为根基，我希望它总长20厘米，使用1级塑料树脂，

　　with a black-purple colour and a 30 degree curve⁵ on that side. 表面呈紫黑色，并向一边30度弯曲。

　　Does that make sense?Erm yeah. Quite clear. 这样可以吗？是的，很清楚。

1 imperial   

adj.帝王的，至尊的；n.特等品

参考例句：

• They made an objection to the imperial system with resolution.他们坚决反对帝制。
• The Prince Imperial passed away last night.皇太子昨晚去世了。

2 Requirements   

n.所需的（或所要的）东西；必要条件，必备的条件；要求( requirement的名词复数 )；必要条件；需要；需要的东西

参考例句：

• the basic requirements of life 基本生活所需
• This company should be able to fulfill our requirements. 这家公司应该能够满足我们的要求。 来自《简明英汉词典》

3 specific   

adj.明确的；具体的；特定的

参考例句：

• The money is to be used for specific purposes.这笔钱有专门用途。
• We haven't fixed a specific date for our meeting.我们会议的具体日期还没有定下来。

4 resin   

n.树脂，松香，树脂制品；vt.涂树脂

参考例句：

• This allyl type resin is a highly transparent, colourless material.这种烯丙基型的树脂是一种高度透明的、无色材料。
• This is referred to as a thixotropic property of the resin.这种特性叫做树脂的触变性。

5 curve   

n.曲线，弯曲，曲球；v.弯，使...弯曲

参考例句：

• The train slowed its speed as it went around the curve.火车在弯道行驶时放慢了速度。
• The path of an arrow is a curve.箭的轨迹是一条曲线。