新视野大学英语视听说教程 3 Unit 5-10

Now Your Turn
SAMPLE DIALOG
A: I hear that your corporation has considered acquiring a software development company for some time.
B: That’s quite true. What’s on your mind?
A: We’ve been looking for a merger¹ partner. And we think our company would be a good match for you.
B: Definitely. We have a number of first-rate programmers (program writers\software engineers), and one of our software products is a hit.
A: Then why do you want a merger?
B: We can certainly survive on our own. The problem with us is that we don’t as many reliable sales outlets² as you have. We hope your company can propel us to even greater heights.
A: As a matter of fact, we’ve already received a few attractive bids. So we have to be cautious in making a decision.
B: I hope you will find our company an all-around excellent match. The merger wil turn out to be a win-win (double-win\two-win) situation.
A: I think that might be, though we still have to discuss specifics.
B: Well, we of curse need to work out a scheme that is attractive for both parties.
A: True, we have to keep in mind the interests of the shareholders³ of both sides.
B: Good. That’s why they call you headhunters.

1 merger   

n.企业合并，并吞

参考例句：

• Acceptance of the offer is the first step to a merger.对这项提议的赞同是合并的第一步。
• Shareholders will be voting on the merger of the companies.股东们将投票表决公司合并问题。

2 outlets   

n.出口( outlet的名词复数 )；经销店；插座；廉价经销店

参考例句：

• The dumping of foreign cotton blocked outlets for locally grown cotton. 外国棉花的倾销阻滞了当地生产的棉花的销路。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• They must find outlets for their products. 他们必须为自己的产品寻找出路。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

3 shareholders   

n.股东( shareholder的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• The meeting was attended by 90% of shareholders. 90%的股东出席了会议。
• the company's fiduciary duty to its shareholders 公司对股东负有的受托责任