2017年12月英语六级真题第2套 Part II Section A (2)

No, thanks. Well, What's new, Laury?

委婉表达 No, thanks. Well No, thanks Well I'm afraid Maybe not Perhaps Actually

Paul 的言外之意 implied meaning 是:我不是来 socialize 的,而是想 discuss business。通过 declining tea 和 immediately asking "What's new",他 signals 自己想 get down to business。这为整个 dialogue 奠定了 professional tone,说明这次 conversation 的 primary purpose 是处理公司事务 company matters,而不是 casual chat。这个开场 opening 直接引出了后续关于 competitor credit terms 和 export plans 的核心讨论

Nothing dramatic. But there is something you should know about.

转折类 Nothing dramatic. But But However Yet Still Though Although

Laury 的言外之意是:虽然情况不算 crisis,但这个 issue 足够 significant 需要 Paul's attention。通过 downplaying followed by emphasis,她 manages expectations while ensuring Paul takes it seriously。这个表达方式 expression 为后续透露 competitor's extended credit terms 做铺垫 sets the stage,显示 Laury 既不想 cause panic 也不想让 Paul ignore the problem。这种 balanced approach 体现了她作为 business partner 的 professionalism 和对 situation 的准确判断

Oh, them. Well, they are hardly a threat.

模糊限制语 Oh, them. Well, they are hardly hardly barely scarcely rarely seldom not really

Paul 的言外之意是他 underestimates Barratts Company 并认为他们 not worth worrying about。这种 dismissive attitude 立即被 Laury challenge,她指出 "we can't afford to ignore them"。Paul 的 underestimation 展示了 potential business risk——overconfidence toward competitors。这个 exchange 对 dialogue theme 很重要,因为它 highlights the tension between Paul's confident approach 和 Laury's cautious perspective,这种 dynamic 贯穿整个对话,包括后面关于 export plan 的讨论

But I don't like extended credit. It ties up cash we could put to better use elsewhere. But, I'll look into it on Monday.

转折类 But I don't like... But, I'll look into it But... But However... Yet Though... Still While... Nevertheless Although... Nonetheless Even if... Even so

Paul 的言外之意是:我从 financial management perspective 反对这个做法,但为了 competitive reasons 我会 consider it。这个 reluctant agreement 显示 Paul 作为 leader 的 decision-making style——he has clear principles 但也 willing to be flexible。这种态度 foreshadows 他后面提出 Indonesia export plan 的方式:有 clear vision 但也愿意 listen to concerns。这个 moment 展示了 business relationships 中的 negotiation dynamics,为理解 their working relationship 提供 insight

Don't tell me! The letter from the tax revenue office?

反问句 Don't tell me! Don't tell me Let me guess I bet I knew it As I suspected Not again

Paul 的言外之意是他 stays informed about company issues 即使不在 office。通过 accurately predicting the problem,他 demonstrates engagement 和 leadership。这个 moment 建立了 Paul 的 character as an attentive boss who keeps track despite being away。这对 dialogue structure 很重要,因为它 justifies 他后面提出的 export proposal——他不是一个 out-of-touch leader,而是 someone who stays connected。这种 demonstrated competence 为他后面说 "I've been studying the possibility" 提供 credibility

I thought as much. Well, go on, surprise me.

委婉表达 I thought as much I figured I had a feeling I suspected I knew it That's what I thought Just as I expected

Laury 的言外之意是:我知道你 bringing me here 不仅仅是为了 check the office,你有其他 agenda。她的 knowing response 显示 their working relationship 的 familiarity——她 reads Paul's intentions。这个 exchange 为 Paul's export proposal 做铺垫,同时展示 Laury 作为 business partner 的 perceptiveness。她既 cooperative 又 aware,这种 dynamic 在后续她 raising concerns about export plan 时继续体现,显示她不是 passive listener 而是 engaged critical thinker

What? You mean export? Paul, I think you've been away too long. This is Jayal Motors. We've never sold a bike abroad.

反问句 What? You mean... Paul, I think What? You mean Are you serious Do you realize Are you suggesting You can't be serious

Laury 的言外之意是:这个 proposal 太 radical 且 unrealistic given our company's current capabilities。她通过 emphasizing company's inexperience 和 implying Paul 脱离实际 being away,表达 serious reservations。这个 strong pushback 是 dialogue 中的 turning point,因为它引出 Paul 的 defense 和 detailed explanation。Laury 的 skepticism 很 important for the conversation,因为它 forces Paul to justify and elaborate,让 dialogue 更 realistic 和 comprehensive。她的 concerns about reorganization 和 logistics 后续都会被 addressed

Don't worry, Laury. I'm not crazy. I've been studying the possibility and I think we should give it a go.

委婉表达 Don't worry... I'm not crazy Don't worry I'm not crazy Trust me Hear me out I'm serious I know it sounds

Paul 的言外之意是:我理解这听起来 ambitious,但这是 well-researched decision 而不是 impulsive idea。通过 reassuring Laury 和 citing his research,他 establishes 这个 proposal 基于 careful consideration。这个 defense 对 dialogue progression 很重要,因为它 shifts conversation from questioning feasibility 到 discussing implementation challenges。Paul 的 confident yet understanding tone 显示 leadership style——he's persuasive but not dismissive of concerns。这为后续 addressing logistics concerns 奠定 collaborative tone

It's not as easy as that though, is it? We'd have to reorganize the whole company.

反问句 It's not as easy as that though, is it? is it? isn't it? doesn't it? don't you think? wouldn't you say? right?

Laury 的言外之意是:你 oversimplifying the challenges,这需要 major organizational changes。她用 questioning form 而不是 flat rejection 显示她 open to discussion 但需要 Paul acknowledge the scope of work。这种 measured objection 推动 dialogue 向 detailed planning 发展,因为 Paul 被 prompted to explain timeline 和 approach。Laury 的 practical concerns 在这里作为 reality check,确保 proposal 不会变成 unrealistic fantasy,这对 conversation credibility 很重要

Don't be silly. I don't intend starting next week. We'll have to plan it properly. And of course, there will be a few problems…

让步类 Don't be silly. I don't intend... And of course of course naturally obviously certainly admittedly granted

Paul 的言外之意是:我不是 reckless,我提议的是 carefully planned approach,而且我 realistic about challenges。通过 acknowledging problems 而不是 pretending everything will be easy,他 builds trust 和 credibility。这个 balanced response 对 convincing Laury 很关键,因为它 shows Paul 既有 vision 又有 realistic assessment。这种 leadership style——confident but not naive 贯穿他在整个对话中的 approach,从处理 competitor issue 到 proposing export

A few problems? I can see hundreds. For one thing, transport.

对比类 A few problems? I can see hundreds. A few? I see many Simple? It's complex Easy? It's hard Quick? It takes forever Small? It's huge Minor? It's major

Laury 的言外之意是:你 grossly underestimating the complexity,我看到的 challenges far exceed 你的 assessment。她用 hyperbole "hundreds" 来 emphasize 她认为 Paul 太 optimistic。这个 strong pushback 展示她作为 operational expert 的 perspective——她处理 day-to-day logistics 因此更 aware of practical difficulties。这种 clash between visionary leader 和 practical operator 是 dialogue 的 central tension,也让 conversation realistic 和 engaging。她的具体例子 transport 引出 Paul's solution about forwarding agents

That's what forwarding agents are for.

委婉表达 That's what... are for That's why we have There are solutions for that That's the purpose of That's exactly what... does That's covered by We have resources for that

Paul 的言外之意是:你的 concern valid 但有 standard solution,说明你 lacking knowledge 在这个领域。这个 brief response 既 addresses her concern 又 reasserts his expertise。对话以这个 confident closure 结束,leaving impression that Paul has thought through problems 和 has answers。这个 ending reinforces Paul's role as visionary leader who's done homework,而 Laury's concerns though legitimate are based on limited exposure to export business。这种 knowledge asymmetry 使 Paul's proposal seem more credible despite Laury's valid operational concerns