Eztalk美语【233】a new brand image 一个新的品牌形象

Meeting with Mr. Bean, Monday at nine p.m.

Jess: These three hours chatting with you have been very...interesting. Could you please tell us why we're here?

Bean: I want a new brand image. Something creative, something strong. Make no mistake, something with...resolve!

Jess: What is our time frame?

Bean: Let's meet on Friday to discuss your progress.[winks at Jess] Give me your e-mail address...umm, I mean addresses...[smiles at Ann and James] We'll be in touch.

resolve (n.)

决心，决议

Challenges only help to build up one's resolve.

挑战只是用来坚定决心用的。

timeframe (n.)

时间范围，期限

A: What's the timeframe for this project?

这件案子要多久时间?

B: Six months to a year.

半年到一个月。

电子邮件战争

星期一晚上九点，跟炳先生开会

洁丝：和你聊这三个小时还真……有意思啊。能否请教你，我们到此的目的到底是什么呢?

炳：我想要一个新的品牌形象。来点有创意的、有力量的。不会让人搞混的，是……强而有力的!

洁丝：我们何时要完成?

炳：我们就周五碰面讨论你们的进度吧。(对洁丝眨眼)给我你的电子邮件地址……嗯，我是说大家的邮件地址……(对小安和詹姆斯微笑)我们保持联络。