Chairman: I think we'll begin now. First, I'd like to welcome you all and thank everyone for coming, especially at such short notice. I know you are all very busy and it's difficult to take time away from your daily tasks for meetings.
主席:我想现在我们可以开始了。首先,我要欢迎大家,并特别感谢各位在这么仓促通知的情况下前来参加会议。我知道你们都很忙,很难从日常工作中抽出时间来开会。
Helen: Sir, should I…
海伦:先生,我应该……
Chairman: I almost forgot. We have a new face here today. Helen, please stand up and introduce yourself.
主席:我差点忘了。今天我们有位新面孔。 海伦,请站起来介绍一下自己。
Helen: Hi everybody. I'm Helen. I will be taking over John's position while he is on sick leave.
海伦:大家好,我是海伦。在约翰休病假期间,我将接替他的工作。
Chairman: Thank you, Helen. And welcome. Now let's take a look at today's agenda.
主席:谢谢你,海伦。欢迎你的到来。现在让我们一起看看今天的议程。