a: now, where were we? oh yes, can you give us an idea about the statistical analysis?
b: our analysis shows that we are very competitive. if you refer to the last page of the handout, you will see a plot of our expenses vs. our profits for the last quarter. do you think it's neccesary to go over the expenses more in detail?
a: unless anyone has specific questions, let's move on to the next point. motion to accept statistical analysis report.
b: i move to accept.
a: second?
c: i second.
a: all in favour? motion pass. now, let's get done to the nitty- gritty. we have all seen the performance review reports, but i would like to discuss in detail our human resource's agenda.
c: to get to the bottom of the issue, our problem with human resources is a lack of qualified applicants, as well as not enough incentives to current employees. i recommend management training for our executive staff.
a: i'm sorry, i don't think i understand. can you please elaborate?
c: i'll explain again. our human resources progam is failing for a multiple number of reasons, but i think the most important issue here is lack of emlployee incentives.
好了,我们说到哪儿了?哦,想起来了,你们对统计分析有什么看法?
分析表明我们很具有竞争力.翻到材料的最后一页,你们会看到我们上一季度的开支与盈利表.你们认为还有必要详细看一下费用开支吗?
如果没有细节问题,我们就进行下一项.请表决是否接受统计分析报告?
我提议接受该报告.
还有同意的吗?
我同意.
大家一致赞成吗?动议通过.现在,我们来看一些细节问题.我们大家都看到了业绩评议报告,但是我想让大家详细讨论一下我们人力资源部的议程安排.
从根本上讲,我们人力资源部的问题是缺少合格的求职者,对现在的员工也没有足够的激励措施.我建议对我们的主管人员进行管理培训.
对不起,我想我没有弄明白您的意思.请您再详细解释一下,可以吗?
我再说明一下.我们人力资源计划失败有很多种原因,但我认为最重要的原因就是缺乏对员工的激励措施.
refer to: to look at something or ask a person for information 查阅;参考;征询
you may refer to your notes if you want. 如果需要,可以查阅笔记.
to refer to a dictionary/an expert 查阅词典;征询专家的意见go over something: to examine or check something carefully 仔细检查(或审查、查阅)某事
go over your work before you hand it in. 把作业仔细检查后再交.
get to the bottom of something: to find out the real cause of something, especially something unpleasant 找到起因;挖出祸根
incentive: something that encourages you to do something 激励;刺激;鼓励 noun countable uncountable~ (for/to sb/sth) (to do sth)
tax incentives to encourage savings 鼓励储蓄的税收措施
there is no incentive for people to save fuel. 没有使人们节约燃料的鼓励办法.elaborate: to explain or describe something in a more detailed way 详尽阐述;详细描述 ~ (on/upon sth)
he said he was resigning but did not elaborate on his reasons. 他说他准备辞职但未详细说明原因. v
she went on to elaborate her argument. 她进而详尽阐述了她的论点.
multiple: many in number; involving many different people or things 数量多的;多种多样的 only before noun
multiple copies of documents 各种文件的大量的副本
a multiple entry visa 多次入境签证
to suffer multiple injuries(= in many different places in the body) 多处受伤
a multiple birth(= several babies born to a mother at one time) 多胎产
a multiple pile-up(= a crash involving many vehicles) 连环车祸
a house in multiple ownership/occupancy(= owned/occupied by several different people or families) 多户所有／使用的房屋