实用英语口语(中级) 7.卧底

 

 

 

MR. LINDERMAN:Yes?

是吗?

STUART:I'm an associate of Elizabeth's.

我是Elizabeth的合伙人。

MR. LINDERMAN:I was expecting I might see her, I'm heading into the building right now.

我猜我可能会看到她，我此刻正走进大厦。

STUART:Listen, I want to go over a few things with you on her behalf. I promise it won't take long.

听着，我想代表她和你重温一些事情。 我保证不会很久的。

MR. LINDERMAN:I'm happy to answer any questions.

我很高兴回答任何问题。

STUART:Great. First off, let me say that I love your building.

太好了。 首先，我想说我喜欢你的建筑。

MR. LINDERMAN:Thank you. I'll be sad to sell it.

谢谢你。 卖掉它我很伤心。

STUART:Did she happen to mention what she's going to do with it?

她有碰巧提到过她打算怎么处理吗?

MR. LINDERMAN:No, she won't tell me.

没有，她没有告诉我。

STUART:Because of its location, I think it would make for an excellent restaurant or, better yet, anart gallery.

由于它的地理位置，我想这里适合开一个很好的餐厅，或者更好的是，开一个艺术画廊。

MR. LINDERMAN:I agree. I think the future of downtown LA, it should end up looking a lot more like NewYork City.

我同意。 我想洛杉矶的未来最终会成为像纽约一样面向更多。

STUART:I predict by 2020,, downtown Los Angeles will be one of the best cities in the country tolive in.

我预测到2020年，洛杉矶市区会成为全国最宜居的城市之一。

MR. LINDERMAN:I wouldn't be disappointed to see that happen. This building could be quite an asset toyour company.

我会很高兴看到这个情况发生。 这幢建筑对你们公司来说是一笔资产。

STUART:Certainly. You have any idea of how much that will cost?

当然。 您认为这个要花多少钱?

MR. LINDERMAN:I think that's something I'll discuss with Elizabeth.

我想我要和Elizabeth讨论一些事情。

STUART:OK, well, I won't take up any more of your time. I'll have Elizabeth contact you as soon aspossible.

好的，我不会占用你很多时间。 我会让Elizabeth尽快联系你。

MR. LINDERMAN:I'll look forward to hearing from her.

我期待她的回复。STUART:Thank you.

谢谢你。