速成英语口语第六册 Lesson 19 Welcome to the Team

Lesson 19 Welcome to the Team

Jonathan: Everyone, I would like you to welcome Mr. Chan. He is the visiting representative from our new factory in Cambodia.

Chan: Thank you, Jonathan. Because of the hostilities¹ between our two nations in the past, it has been difficult to strike an accord or to do business with one another.

Jonathan: Yes, that is until recently. Thank goodness.

Chan: My feelings exactly. The problem with governments is that they are just in it for themselves. Meanwhile, the common people want to do business and live our lives.

Jonathan: And is that the reason you have sought partnership² with our company?

Chan: It is. In fact, I think it's in everyone's best interests that we cooperate with one another. Each of us has resources that could help everyone else grow.

Jonathan: Well then, on behalf of our offices here, we welcome you to our international team.

Chan: Thank you. I expect that this will be a profitable relationship for everyone involved.

1 hostilities   

n.战争；敌意(hostility的复数)；敌对状态；战事

参考例句：

• Mexico called for an immediate cessation of hostilities. 墨西哥要求立即停止敌对行动。
• All the old hostilities resurfaced when they met again. 他们再次碰面时，过去的种种敌意又都冒了出来。

2 partnership   

n.合作关系，伙伴关系

参考例句：

• The company has gone into partnership with Swiss Bank Corporation.这家公司已经和瑞士银行公司建立合作关系。
• Martin has taken him into general partnership in his company.马丁已让他成为公司的普通合伙人。