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在多為外國同事的辦公室裡，英文溝通也許會令那些對英文掌控較弱的同事，感到不小的壓力。因此，我們除了在平時增加英文對話的練習...
在多為外國同事的辦公室裡，英文溝通也許會令那些對英文掌控較弱的同事，感到不小的壓力。因此，我們除了在平時增加英文對話的練習，也可以嘗試記下不同的商用英文慣用語，以面對各種商業情境。
1: (to) seal a deal | 成交；達成協議
同樣的意思，我們也可以使用 'close/strike a deal' 、 'close a sale'、或是 'close a contract'。
A: We have been trying for a while to interest the buyer in this new product range.
我們不斷嘗試讓買家對新的產品系列感到興趣。
B: Perhaps we may need to lower the price slightly to seal a deal. What do you think?
為了能順利成交，或許我們應該稍微降低價格。你覺得呢？
2: (to) introduce the meeting agenda | 介紹會議議程
A: Welcome to the meeting, everyone. Let me start by introducing the meeting agenda.
歡迎各位參與本次會議。首先，讓我來介紹本次會議的議程。
3: (to) implement something | 執行某事；實施某事
'implement' 和 ’execute’ 都有執行的意思，但彼此還是有細微的差異。
■ implement：常用在政府或公司執行某個政策、計畫、或法規，更著重於「開始實施或執行」這項動作。
■ execute：偏向「照著計劃執行」，著重於執行或履行某一計劃的過程。
A: When are we going to implement the new pricing policy?
我們何時開始實施新的定價政策呢？
B: As soon as the finance department gives us the green light.
一旦財務部門確認，我們便可開始執行。
4: (to) minimize errors | 錯誤最小化
A: I want to minimize errors for the new production process.
我希望盡量減少新的生產流程的錯誤。
B: Understood. I will make sure the production team thinks through the entire manufacturing process before we start.
好的。我會確保生產部門在開始生產前，已確認過完整的生產流程。
5: (to) maximize profits | 盡量增加利潤
A: If we want to maximize profits, we need to rethink which vendors provide the best quality and pricing.
如果我們想要使利潤最大化，我們需要重新思考，看看哪一個供應商能夠提供最好的品質，和最合理的價格。
B: Yes, I agree. We will start to review terms with all of the vendors and discuss the issue again next week.
我同意，下週我們會開始評估，並再次討論所有供應商的合約。
6: (to) identify potential bottlenecks | 找出潛在的瓶頸
A: This is a new product, so we need to set up the production process carefully.
這是項新的產品，所以我們需要謹慎地建立生產流程。
B: Yes. We will definitely need to identify any potential bottlenecks in the production process.
沒錯，我們必須在生產流程中，找出所有可能潛在的瓶頸。
7: (to) resolve an issue | 解決爭議；解決問題
A: We are still finding that the vendor is not providing us with the right components for this production run.
我們依舊認為，供應商並未向我們提供適合此次生產的正確零件。
B: I see. I suggest then we delay production until we can resolve this quality issue.
了解，那我建議在解決品質問題前，我們先暫緩生產。
8: (to) focus on the critical factors | 鎖定關鍵因素
A: We may need to do a deeper analysis of the market to understand why sales are stalling.
我們也許需要針對市場反應，做更深入的分析，以了解銷售停滯的原因。
B: Yes. Good idea. We need to identify and focus on the critical factors.
好主意。我們需要了解問題所在，並鎖定那些關鍵點來解決問題。
9: (to) build trust | 建立信心
A: It will take time to build trust in the new technology.
我們需要一些時間建立對新科技的信心。
B: Yes, I agree. It may first need strong government support before the general public will accept it.
我同意，在獲得大眾接受前，我們需要政府大力支持這項新科技。
10: (to) corner the market | 壟斷市場
A: Our new range of kitchen equipment is very competitive and the initial market response is very positive.
我們新的廚具系列非常具有競爭力，初期的市場反應也相當良好。
B: Yes. I think we could even corner the market if we slightly reduce prices.
沒錯，若我們稍微調降價格，我認為我們甚至能夠壟斷市場。
11: (to) operate a business | 經營、營運
A: Is this company involved in the travel industry?
這間公司有在做旅遊產業的生意嗎？
B: They have invested heavily in several hotel chains, but don’t directly operate any hotel
businesses.
他們持續投資了許多不同的飯店，但尚未真正經營任何一間飯店。
