职业英语unit8OrganizingMeetings.ppt

Translation I am supposed to be there at ten. The government is supposed to take effective measures to protect endangered animals. Who will come to give the keynote speech has not been decided. Who is responsible for the crime is not clear now. We can never forget the time when we labored together in the countryside. The witness told us the exact time when the thief entered the room. Translation It is highly necessary that parents control children’s time spent surfing the Internet. It is very important that the government take measures to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor. Chairing a big meeting is a challenge to most people. Organizing meetings is one of his responsibilities. Translation I will see whether she is at home or not. She was in doubt whether she was right. Language Study effective: a. having an expected effect 有效的 For example: Doing part-time jobs is an effective way to improve students’ interpersonal skills and work abilities. 兼职是提升学生交际技巧和工作能力的有效方法。 The medicine is an effective cure for a headache. 这种药治头痛有很好的疗效。 back Language Study consideration: n. careful thought 考虑 For example: Safety is the most important consideration in choosing a car. 在选择汽车时安全是最重要的考虑因素。 The most important consideration in this case is time. 在这件事中，最重要的因素是时间。 back Language Study first and foremost: of most importance 首要 For example: First and foremost, we shall tackle the problem. 我们首先应解决这问题。 The first and foremost issue is that we should live in harmony with nature. 首要的问题是我们应该和自然和谐相处。 back Language Study outcome: n. result 结果 For example: The outcome of their discussion is still unknown. 他们讨论的结果仍然不清楚。 The outcome of the election was in doubt then. 当时大选的结果还看不准。 back Language Study purpose: n. an aim or a goal 目的 For example: He went to town with the purpose of buying a new television set. 他进城的目的是买一台新电视机。 What is his purpose in coming back this time? 他这次回来的意图是什么? back Language Study expertise: n. expert advice; skill or