agenda
议程、讨论主题
We cannot discuss that today because it's not on the agenda.
我们今天不能讨论那件事,因为它不在议程上。
anxious
热切的,焦虑的、担忧的
We are anxious to talk about it as soon as possible.
我们都热切地想要尽快讨论此事。
ascertain
发现、找出,确定
We need to ascertain what the problem is so we can fix it.
我们得找出问题所在,这样我们才能解决问题。
assume
认为、假定,假装
I assume everyone knows why I have called this meeting.
我认为大家都知道我为何要开这个会。
brand
品牌、商标
There is a new brand on the market, and we need to discuss how it will affect us.
市面上出现了一个新品牌,我们得讨论它会对我们造成什么影响。
conclude
结束(会议、演讲),作结论,推论
Well, if no one has anything else to say, let's conclude the meeting.
嗯,如果没人有其他话要说,我们就结束会议吧。
goal
目标、目的
The goal of this meeting is to decide on a new look for our product.
这个会议的目的是要决定我们产品的新外观。
lengthy
长时间的、冗长的
It was a lengthy meeting, but a good one.
这个会议很冗长,却很不错。
lobby
游说
It sounds like you are lobbying to fire the general manager.
听起来你在游说要开除总经理。
matter
事情、主题,考量
There is another matter I would like to discuss.
我有另一件事想讨论。
option
选择,选择权
We have the option of delivering the order on Tuesday or Thursday.
我们可以选择星期二或星期四交货。
periodically
有时、偶尔,周期性地
We have meetings periodically, but not on a fixed schedule.
我们偶尔会开会,但没有固定的时间表。
progress
进展,进步(不可数)
We didn't make much progress at the last meeting, so I hope we can be more successful this time.
我们上次开会没有太多进展,所以我希望这次可以更成功。
solve
解决、找到答案
You can solve many problems by discussing them with coworkers.
你可以通过和同事讨论来解决许多的问题。