（★ 聽對話內容） 本週話題焦點：選擇購買標的與議價 (修習協商技巧)
Debby is feeling terrible about not being able to place an order for some 2001 vintage from Australia. She is discussing her feelings with Doug, her colleague and close friend.
Debby 對於無法從澳洲訂到 2001 年份的葡萄酒感到很沮喪。她正在和她的同事兼好友的 Doug 吐露心情。 |
Doug: You look so depressed today! Why the long face? Doug：你今天看起來很鬱悶耶！幹嘛苦著一張臉呀？
Debby: I'm really disappointed. I wasn't able to place an order for a really exceptional red wine. Debby：我真的很失望。我沒辦法訂到那些真的很棒的紅酒。
Doug: Come on. Cheer up! I don't believe that you are so depressed just because you couldn't place an order. Doug：拜託，振作點！我才不信你只是因為沒訂到貨就這麼沮喪。
Debby: Well, I guess it's not exactly about not being able to place an order. It's more to do with my negotiating skills. I'm really starting to lose confidence. I've been thinking about registering for a price negotiation course. Debby：嗯，我想不完全是因為沒訂到貨。主要原因應該是我協商技巧的問題。我已經開始喪失信心了。我正考慮要去參加議價的課程了！
Doug: That could be useful. I took a sales tactics course last year, and my sales have skyrocketed this year! Are there any course prerequisites? Doug：那可能會有用喔。我去年參加了一個銷售策略的課程，我今年的銷售成績就一飛衝天了！去上那堂課有什麼身分限制嗎？
Debby: No. It's not a university course, so anyone is eligible to take it. Debby：沒有。那不是大學課程，所以每個人都可以去上。
Doug: Maybe you should go to the bookstore in the 101 building. They have a comprehensive selection of business and self-improvement books. Doug：或許你該去 101 大樓裡的書店。他們那裡有齊全的商業和自我提昇的書籍可以選擇。
Debby: That's a good idea. Maybe I'll browse by this evening after work. Debby：那是個好主意。或許我今天下班後會過去看看。
Doug: Do you need someone to come along with you? I'm free tonight. Doug：需要有人陪你嗎？我今天晚上有空喔。
Debby: Sure. Meet you in the parking lot at six! Debby：當然好。六點停車場見！
重要字詞講解：1. register (v.) 登記，註冊
例：I've been thinking about registering for a price negotiation course.
（我已經在考慮去報名議價課程了！）
例：Students have to register for the new course by the end of May.
（學生必須在五月底前完成新課程的註冊。）
※ 小叮嚀：
動詞 register 表示「登記 / 註冊參加課程」時，常配合介系詞 for，再接課程名稱。
2. tactic(s) (n.) 策略，手段
例：I took a sales tactics course last year.
（我去年參加一個銷售策略的課程。）
例： Those bomb attacks showed a change of tactics by the terrorists.
（那些炸彈攻擊顯示恐怖份子在策略上的改變。）
※ 小叮嚀：
名詞 tactic 多以複數型出現。
3. prerequisites (n.) 必要條件，前提
例：Are there any course prerequisites?
（修那堂課需要什麼條件限制嗎？）
例：Passing this exam is a prerequisite for taking the course.
（通過這項考試是修習這堂課的必要條件。）
※ 小叮嚀：
名詞 prerequisite 後可接介系詞 for 再接名詞或動名詞，表示某事物的必要條件。
4. eligible (adj.) 有資格的
例：It's not a university course, so anyone is eligible to take it.
（那不是大學課程，所以每個人都可以選修。）
例：He is eligible for retirement.
（他符合退休資格。）
※ 小叮嚀：
eligible 後可接不定詞，或以介系詞 for 接名詞，表示有資格參與的事物。
5. comprehensive (a.) 廣泛的，全面的
例：They have a comprehensive selection of business and self-improvement books.
（他們那裡有齊全的商業和自我提昇的書籍可以選擇。）
例：She has written a comprehensive guide to Paris.
（她已經寫了一本全面的巴黎指南。）
小試身手
1. Are there any ____ for ____ for the ____ course?
（註冊這堂策略課程有沒有任何限制條件？）
2. He is ____ to participate in this ____ training session.
（他符合資格參加這堂全面性的訓練講習課程。）
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1. Are there any prerequisites for registering for the tactics course?
（註冊這堂策略課程有沒有任何限制條件？）
2. He is eligible to participate in this comprehensive training session.
（他符合資格參加這堂全面性的訓練講習課程。）
相關實用句型解析
1. 有資格 ...
be eligible for N / to V
例：It's not a university course, so anyone is eligible to take it.
（那不是大學課程，所以每個人都可以選修。）
例： You might be eligible for a grant.
（你可能有資格申請獎學金。）
2. 不悅的臉色；悶悶不樂的臉色
long face
例：Why the long face?
（幹嘛苦著一張臉呀？）
例：The boy made a long face when the doctor told him not to eat ice cream.
（當醫生告訴他不要吃冰淇淋，那男孩拉長了臉。）
※ 小叮嚀：
long face 是慣用語，描述因心情不好臉拉長的模樣，常搭配的動詞有 pull、make 和 wear。
小試身手
1. 他不夠資格當一名學生代表。
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2. 聽到這個消息之後，她拉長了臉。
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1. He is not eligible to be a student representative.
2. One of my friends recommended this exotic restaurant to me. | |
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