当展开一个新主题的说法如下：

o Next, the distribution networks will cover the following topics.
（配销网络将会是接下来的主题。）

o Now, we will be looking at how this relates to profit-making.
（现在让我们看一下这和赚取利润之间的关系。）

单字解析

transition (n) 转变、过渡
There is a successful transition to the new information technology system in this company.
（这家公司转换到新的资讯系统很成功。）

profit-making (ph.) 营利的、有利可图
How does a company turn inventions into profit-making assets?
（一家公司如何将创意发明转为可以营利的资产呢？）

强调重点与结论的说法如下：

o I’d like to end by emphasizing these main points.
= I’d like to end with a summary of the main points.
（我想以强调这些重点做演说结束。）

o That finishes off my presentation.
（以上就是我的演讲内容。）

o Does anyone have any question?
（有人要提问吗？）

o Comments or questions are welcomed.
（欢迎评论或提问。）

o I hope you found the talk informative.
（我希望你们觉得这个演讲对你们有用。）

o Thank you very much for listening.
（非常感谢聆听。）

如果你是听众，听不清楚演讲者的演说内容时，问法如下：

o Excuse me, could you explain how this project is done?
（不好意思，能否请你解释这方案如何完成？）

o Excuse me, could you just go over the statement again?
（不好意思，能否请再解释一次该声明？）

o Would you mind briefly clarifying how to complete this plan?
（能否请你简单阐明如何完成这项计划？）

o Would you please explain this process?
（能否请你解释这个流程？）

o Sorry to interrupt, but I didn’t quite understand when you mentioned the second argument.
（抱歉打扰，我不是很清楚你描述的第二项论点。）

摘自五南文化事业机构出版《商用英文：最佳商务往来沟通艺术》
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