商务英语口语对话:急需新鲜血液
M: I think the goverment needs a radical plan to improve things. The government just talks, but in the long run, nothing is done to improve the economy.
F: That's right. They always talk about a need for new, progressive tactics, but they haven't done anything to stimulate new jobs.
M: Well, income taxes were decreased last year in hope to give the economy a boost, but I think it's backfired. The immediate effect of the tax reduction was to cause inflation to rise.
F: The worst part is that the inflation hurts the poor more than the rich. It also leads to more unemployment in the long run. I don't know what a good solution would be to make the economy more vibrant again…
M: I have a good solution…We need some new blood! We should get rid of this president and boat in some new leaders!
我认为政府需要制定一个根本性的计划来改变现状.政府只说不做,最终对改善经济状况不起任何作用.
你说得对.他们总是说需要一个新的,渐进的策略,可是他们没有做过任何能刺激新的就业机会的事情.
哎,去年政府降低收入所得税希望能推动经济的发展,但我认为这可能会产生事与愿违的结果.减少税收的直接后果是再次引起通货膨胀.
最糟糕的是,通货膨胀伤害的是穷人不是富人,而且最终还会导致更多人实业.我不知道有什么好的解决办法能使目前的经济再次充满活力.
我有个好办法..我们需要输入些新的血液!我们应该废掉现在的总统,推选新的领导人.
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***Radical: concerning the most basic and important parts of something; thorough and complete 根本的;彻底的;完全的 the need for radical changes in education 对教育进行彻底变革的需要
demands for radical reform of the law 彻底改变法律的要求
radical differences between the sexes 两性间的根本差异
***stimulate: to make something develop or become more active; to encourage something 促进;激发;激励
The exhibition has stimulated interest in her work. 展览增进了人们对她作品的兴趣.
The article can be used to stimulate discussion among students. 这篇文章可用来活跃学生的讨论.
***Backfire: to have the opposite effect to the one intended, with bad or dangerous results 产生事与愿违的不良(或危险)后果
Unfortunately the plan backfired. 不幸的是,计划产生了适得其反的结果.
***Vibrant: full of life and energy 充满生机的;生气勃勃的;精力充沛的
a vibrant city/personality 充满生机的城市;活泼的个性
Thailand is at its most vibrant during the New Year celebrations. 在欢度新年期间,泰国举国欢腾.
***in the long run: concerning a longer period in the future 从长远来看
This measure inevitably means higher taxes in the long run. 从长远来看这项举措的结果就是要多纳税.
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