EN： The phrase 'Thanks for' is followed by a Gerund (V-ing) to express gratitude for a specific action. The gerund functions as the object of the preposition 'for'.
中文： 「Thanks for」後面接動名詞（V-ing），用來表達對某個具體行為的感謝。這裡的動名詞作為介係詞「for」的受詞。
Thanks for helping me with the project.
謝謝你幫我處理這個專案。
EN： The phrasal verb 'come in' in a workplace context often means to arrive at the office or place of work.
中文： 短語動詞「come in」在職場語境中通常指「到達辦公室」或「上班」。
She usually comes in at 9 AM.
她通常在上午九點進辦公室。
EN： In Western business culture, acknowledging a colleague's extra effort (like arriving early) is a common way to build rapport and show appreciation, even in a hierarchical relationship.
中文： 在西方商業文化中，認可同事的額外付出（例如早到）是建立良好關係和表達感激的常見方式，即使是在上下級關係中也是如此。
EN： The phrase 'No problem at all' uses 'at all' as an intensifier in negative sentences or phrases to emphasize that there is zero difficulty or objection.
中文： 短語 'No problem at all' 中使用了 'at all' 作為否定句或短語中的加強語氣，用以強調完全沒有困難或異議（一點也不...）。
I don't mind waiting at all.
我一點也不介意等待。
EN： The verb 'want' is followed by a 'to-infinitive' (to + verb) when expressing a desire to perform an action. Here, 'wanted' is in the past tense to politely state a previous intention or a current thought in a softer tone.
中文： 動詞 'want' 後面接 '不定詞' (to + 動詞) 來表達做某事的意願。這裡使用過去式 'wanted' 可以讓語氣顯得更委婉，表達先前的意圖或當下的想法。
She wanted to call you earlier.
她剛才想打電話給你。
EN： In Western business culture, arriving early and preparing notes is seen as a sign of professionalism and respect for others' time. 'No problem at all' is a common, polite way to downplay a favor or effort, making the other person feel comfortable.
中文： 在西方職場文化中，提早到達並準備筆記被視為專業精神和尊重他人時間的表現。'No problem at all' 是一種常見且禮貌的方式，用來淡化自己的付出，讓對方感到自在。
EN： The causative verb 'let' is followed by an object and the base form of a verb (infinitive without 'to'). It is used to offer to do something or to ask for permission.
中文： 使役動詞 'let' 後面接受詞和原形動詞（不帶 to 的不定詞）。它用於提議做某事或請求許可。
Let me help you with those heavy bags.
讓我幫你提那些沉重的袋子。
EN： The preposition 'for' is used here to indicate purpose or belonging, specifying which meeting the agenda belongs to.
中文： 介系詞 'for' 在此處用於表示目的或歸屬，明確說明該議程是屬於哪一場會議的。
Here is the menu for tonight's dinner.
這是今晚晚餐的菜單。
EN： In Western business culture, sharing an agenda at the beginning of a meeting is a sign of professionalism and respect for participants' time. It ensures everyone is aligned on the goals of the discussion.
中文： 在西方商業文化中，在會議開始時分享議程是專業精神和尊重參與者時間的表現。這能確保每個人對討論的目標達成共識。
EN： Linking Verbs: The verb 'sounds' is a linking verb that connects the subject 'that' to an adjective 'good' to describe the subject's state or quality.
中文： 連綴動詞：動詞 'sounds'（聽起來）是一個連綴動詞，用來連接主詞 'that' 與形容詞 'good'，以描述主詞的狀態或特質。
That plan sounds interesting.
那個計畫聽起來很有趣。
EN： Wh- Questions with 'Be' Verb: To ask for information, the question word (What) is followed by the 'be' verb (are) and then the subject (the main topics).
中文： Wh- 疑問句與 Be 動詞：為了詢問資訊，疑問詞 (What) 後面接 Be 動詞 (are)，接著是主詞 (the main topics)。
What are your goals for this year?
你今年的目標是什麼？
EN： In professional settings, using 'Sure' or 'That sounds good' is a common way to show active listening and agreement before moving on to ask for more details.
中文： 在專業場合中，使用 'Sure' 或 'That sounds good' 是展現積極傾聽與認同的常見方式，通常在詢問更多細節之前使用。
EN： The Infinitive as Object: The verb 'need' is followed by a 'to-infinitive' (to review) which acts as the direct object of the sentence, indicating a necessary action.
中文： 不定詞作為受詞：動詞 'need' 後面接 'to-不定詞' (to review)，在此作為句子的直接受詞，用來表示必要的行動。
They need to finish the report by noon.
他們需要在中午前完成報告。
EN： Parallel Structure with 'and': When using a conjunction like 'and' to connect actions after 'to', the second verb (set) also functions as part of the infinitive phrase, even if 'to' is not repeated.
中文： 對等連接詞 'and' 的平行結構：當使用 'and' 連接 'to' 之後的動作時，第二個動詞 (set) 同樣屬於不定詞短語的一部分，即使省略了 'to' 也是如此。
I want to go home and sleep.
我想回家睡覺。
EN： In professional settings, using 'We need to' is a common way to suggest tasks collaboratively. It sounds more inclusive and less demanding than 'You must' or 'I want you to'.
中文： 在職場環境中，使用 'We need to' 是提議任務的常用方式。這聽起來比 'You must' (你必須) 或 'I want you to' (我要你做) 更具包容性，且較不具強迫感。
EN： Present Perfect Continuous Tense (have been + V-ing): This tense is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still continuing in the present, emphasizing the duration or the ongoing nature of the activity.
中文： 現在完成進行式 (have been + V-ing)：此時態用於描述從過去開始並持續到現在的動作，強調活動的持續性或過程。
She has been working on the project all morning.
她整個早上都在忙這個專案。
EN： Coordinating Conjunction 'so': Used to connect two independent clauses where the second clause is the result or consequence of the first.
中文： 對等連接詞 'so'：用於連接兩個獨立子句，其中第二個子句是第一個子句的結果或後果。
It was raining, so we stayed home.
那時在下雨，所以我們待在家裡。
EN： In professional settings, using the Present Perfect Continuous ('have been tracking') sounds more proactive than a simple past tense. It suggests that you are currently on top of your responsibilities and have been consistently monitoring the situation.
中文： 在專業場合中，使用現在完成進行式（have been tracking）聽起來比簡單過去式更具主動性。這暗示你目前正掌控著職責，並且一直持續監控情況。
EN： Relative Clauses (Adjective Clauses): The word 'that' introduces a relative clause 'that was delayed' to provide more information about the noun 'update'.
中文： 關係子句（形容詞子句）：單字 'that' 引導關係子句 'that was delayed'，用來補充說明名詞 'update'（更新）的具體情況。
The project that we started last month is finished.
我們上個月開始的那個專案已經完成了。
EN： Passive Voice: The phrase 'was delayed' uses the passive voice (be + past participle) to indicate that the action happened to the subject (the update).
中文： 被動語態：片語 'was delayed' 使用被動語態（be 動詞 + 過去分詞），表示該動作發生在主體（更新）身上，即「被延誤」。
The meeting was canceled by the manager.
會議被經理取消了。
EN： In business contexts, 'action item' is a standard term used in meetings to describe a specific task that needs to be completed by a certain person or team.
中文： 在商務情境中，「action item」（行動項目）是一個標準術語，用於會議中描述需要由特定人員或團隊完成的具體任務。
EN： Passive Voice (be + past participle): Used when the action is more important than who performed it. Here, 'was delayed' focuses on the status of the update.
中文： 被動語態 (be 動詞 + 過去分詞)：當動作本身比執行者更重要時使用。這裡的 'was delayed' 強調更新案的狀態。
The flight was cancelled due to bad weather.
航班因為天氣惡劣而被取消了。
EN： Subordinating Conjunction 'because': Used to introduce a clause that provides the reason for the main action.
中文： 從屬連接詞 'because'：用於引導一個提供主句動作原因的從句。
I stayed home because it was raining.
因為下雨，我待在家裡。
EN： In software development and IT, the term 'bug' is standard professional terminology for an error or flaw. Using 'small bug' minimizes the severity while remaining honest about the delay.
中文： 在軟體開發與資訊科技領域，「bug」是表示錯誤或缺陷的標準專業術語。使用「small bug」可以在保持誠實說明延誤原因的同時，降低問題的嚴重感。
EN： This sentence uses an embedded question structure. When a question like 'When will the bug be fixed?' is placed inside another phrase like 'Do you think...', the word order changes from question form to statement form (subject + verb).
中文： 本句使用了間接問句（嵌入式問句）結構。當一個問題（如：什麼時候會修復？）被置於另一個短語（如：你認為...）之後時，語序會從疑問句轉為陳述句語序（主詞 + 動詞）。
Do you know where the meeting is?
你知道會議在哪裡舉行嗎？
EN： The phrase 'will be fixed' is the future passive voice. It is formed by 'will + be + past participle'. It is used when the focus is on the action being done to the subject (the bug) rather than who is doing it.
中文： 短語 'will be fixed' 是未來式被動語態。由「will + be + 過去分詞」構成。當重點在於主體（程式錯誤）所承受的動作，而非執行動作的人時，會使用此語態。
The report will be finished tomorrow.
報告將在明天完成。
EN： In a professional IT or project management context, asking 'When do you think...' is a polite way to ask for an estimate without sounding too demanding or aggressive.
中文： 在專業的 IT 或專案管理背景下，使用 'When do you think...' 是一種禮貌詢問預估時間的方式，聽起來不會過於強求或具侵略性。
EN： Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle): Used to describe an action that started in the past and continues to the present, or an action that has just been completed.
中文： 現在完成式 (have/has + 過去分詞)：用於描述從過去開始並持續到現在的動作，或剛剛完成的動作。
We have already finished the report.
我們已經完成報告了。
EN： Modal Verb 'Should' for Expectation: Used to indicate that something is likely to happen based on a plan or logical expectation.
中文： 情態助動詞 'Should' 表示預期：用於表示根據計劃或邏輯推斷，某事很可能會發生。
The package should arrive tomorrow.
包裹應該明天會寄到。
EN： In business contexts, using 'by [Day]' means 'no later than [Day]'. It is a common way to set expectations and deadlines clearly.
中文： 在商務情境中，使用 'by [日期]' 意指『不遲於該日期』。這是設定預期目標和截止日期的一種常見且清晰的方式。
EN： The Future Simple tense (will + base verb) is used here to state a scheduled event or a firm decision about the future.
中文： 未來簡單式（will + 原型動詞）在此處用於陳述已排定的事件或對未來做出的堅定決定。
The final report will be ready by tomorrow morning.
最終報告將在明天早上準備好。
EN： The preposition 'for' is used to indicate the purpose or the specific target that the 'deadline' applies to.
中文： 介係詞「for」在此用於表示「截止日期」所適用的目的或特定目標。
The deadline for the application is midnight.
申請的截止日期是午夜。
EN： In professional settings, confirming a deadline with 'Great' followed by the specific date is a common way to ensure both parties are in agreement and to show positive reinforcement.
中文： 在專業場合中，先說「Great」再確認具體日期，是確保雙方達成共識並給予正面肯定的一種常用方式。
EN： The phrase 'make sure' is used to express ensuring that something happens or confirming a fact. It is often followed by a 'that' clause (where 'that' is frequently omitted in casual speech).
中文： 短語「make sure」用於表達確保某事發生或確認某個事實。後面通常接一個「that」引導的子句（在口語中「that」常被省略）。
Please make sure you lock the door before leaving.
請確保你在離開前鎖好門。
EN： The verb 'meet' in a business context often means to fulfill a requirement or satisfy a deadline, rather than just encountering a person.
中文： 在商務語境中，動詞「meet」通常指達到要求或趕上截止日期，而不僅僅是與某人見面。
We need more staff to meet the growing demand.
我們需要更多員工來滿足日益增長的需求。
EN： In Western business culture, agreeing that a deadline is 'fair' demonstrates a collaborative attitude. Following it with a commitment like 'I will make sure we meet it' builds trust and shows accountability.
中文： 在西方商業文化中，認同截止日期是「公平的 (fair)」展現了合作的態度。隨後加上「我會確保達成」這樣的承諾，有助於建立信任並展現負責任的精神。
EN： Relative Clause (Adjective Clause): The word 'which' introduces a relative clause that provides more information about the noun 'client report'. In this case, it is a defining relative clause because it specifies which report is being discussed.
中文： 關係子句（形容詞子句）：單字 'which' 引導一個關係子句，用來提供關於名詞 'client report'（客戶報告）的更多資訊。在這種情況下，它是一個限定用法關係子句，因為它明確指出了正在討論的是哪一份報告。
The project which we started last year is finally finished.
我們去年開始的那個計畫終於完成了。
EN： The phrase 'be due': This expression is used to indicate a deadline or the time when something is expected to happen or be completed.
中文： 片語 'be due'：這個表達方式用於指示截止日期，或某事預計發生、完成的時間。
The final assignment is due this Friday.
最後一份作業的截止日期是本週五。
EN： In professional business settings, 'action items' are specific tasks assigned to individuals during a meeting to be completed by a certain deadline. Using 'which' to add details is a common way to be precise in business communication.
中文： 在專業商務環境中，「action items」（行動項目）是指會議期間分配給個人、需在特定截止日期前完成的具體任務。使用 'which' 來增加細節是商務溝通中確保精確性的常用方式。
EN： Present Perfect Tense (have + past participle): Used here to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has a result in the present. The adverb 'already' emphasizes that the action was completed sooner than expected.
中文： 現在完成式 (have + 過去分詞)：此處用於描述過去某個不確定時間點發生，且對現在有影響的動作。副詞 'already' (已經) 強調動作比預期更早完成。
She has already finished the presentation slides.
她已經完成了簡報投影片。
EN： Quantifier 'most of': Used to refer to more than half of a specific group or amount. It is followed by 'the' or a possessive pronoun before the noun.
中文： 數量詞 'most of' (大部分的)：用於指代特定群體或數量中的一半以上。後面通常接 'the' 或所有格代名詞，再接名詞。
Most of the students passed the exam.
大部分的學生都通過了考試。
EN： In professional settings, providing specific progress updates (like 'most of the data') rather than vague statements helps build trust and demonstrates accountability.
中文： 在專業場合中，提供具體的進度更新（如「大部分的數據」）而非模糊的陳述，有助於建立信任並展現責任感。
EN： The imperative structure 'Let me + base verb' is used to politely offer to do something or to announce an intended action in a professional setting.
中文： 祈使句結構「Let me + 原型動詞」用於禮貌地提議做某事，或在專業場合中宣布打算進行的動作。
Let me check the schedule for you.
讓我為您確認一下行程表。
EN： Compound nouns like 'follow-up tasks' use a hyphenated adjective (follow-up) to modify a noun (tasks), indicating actions that result from a previous event.
中文： 複合名詞如「follow-up tasks」使用帶連字號的形容詞 (follow-up) 來修飾名詞 (tasks)，表示由先前事件產生的後續行動。
We need a follow-up meeting next week.
我們下週需要開一次跟進會議。
EN： In Western business culture, it is common to start a transition with positive reinforcement ('Excellent work') before moving to administrative tasks. This maintains morale and clarity.
中文： 在西方商業文化中，在進入行政任務（如總結）之前，先以正面肯定（如「做得好」）作為過渡是很常見的。這有助於維持團隊士氣並確保溝通清晰。
EN： The phrasal verb 'go ahead' is used as an imperative to give someone permission to start or continue speaking or doing something.
中文： 短語動詞「go ahead」用作祈使句，表示允許某人開始或繼續說話或做某事。
If you have a question, go ahead and ask.
如果你有問題，請儘管問。
EN： The future tense with 'will' is used here to express a spontaneous decision or a promise made at the moment of speaking.
中文： 這裡使用「will」引導的未來式，用來表達說話當下所做的即時決定或承諾。
I will call you back in ten minutes.
我十分鐘後會回電給你。
EN： In Western business culture, explicitly stating that you are taking notes (especially on a laptop) is considered polite. It clarifies that you are focusing on the speaker and not checking emails or browsing the web.
中文： 在西方商務文化中，明確表示你正在做筆記（特別是使用筆記型電腦時）被視為一種禮貌。這能向對方澄清你是在專注於紀錄會議內容，而不是在查看電子郵件或瀏覽網頁。
EN： The preposition 'by' is used to indicate a deadline or a point in time by which something must be completed. It means 'no later than'.
中文： 介係詞「by」用於表示截止日期或必須完成某事的時間點。它的意思是「不遲於」。
Please submit your assignment by tomorrow morning.
請在明天早上之前提交你的作業。
EN： The sentence uses 'will' to express a future instruction or a firm expectation of a task to be completed, often used in professional settings to summarize agreed-upon actions.
中文： 句子使用「will」來表達未來的指令或對即將完成任務的堅定預期，常用於職場環境中總結已達成共識的行動。
The manager will review the proposal next week.
經理將在下週審查該提案。
EN： In Western business culture, summarizing action items at the end of a meeting is a standard practice to ensure accountability and clarity. Using 'will' in this context is seen as professional and decisive rather than bossy.
中文： 在西方商業文化中，在會議結束時總結待辦事項是確保責任歸屬與清晰度的標準做法。在這種語境下使用「will」被視為專業且果斷，而非頤指氣使。
EN： The phrase 'Got it' is a common informal expression used to indicate that you have understood an instruction, a piece of information, or a situation. It is a shortened version of 'I have got it' or 'I get it'.
中文： 短語「Got it」是一個常用的非正式表達方式，用來表示你已經理解了某項指示、訊息或情況。它是「I have got it」或「I get it」的縮寫。
The meeting is at 3 PM? Got it.
會議在下午三點？明白了。
EN： The Future Simple tense (will + base verb) is used here to express a voluntary action or a promise made at the moment of speaking. 'Also' is an adverb used to add a new piece of information to what has already been mentioned.
中文： 這裡使用了簡單未來式（will + 原型動詞）來表達說話當下所做的自願行動或承諾。「Also」是一個副詞，用於在已經提到的內容基礎上增加新的資訊。
I will also bring some snacks to the party.
我也會帶一些零食去派對。
EN： In Western business culture, proactively offering to take on a task (like preparing a draft) after a discussion is highly valued as it shows initiative and reliability.
中文： 在西方商業文化中，在討論後主動提出承擔任務（如準備草稿）被視為非常有價值的行為，因為這展現了主動性與可靠性。
EN： The Future Simple tense (will + base verb) is used here to express a spontaneous decision or a promise made at the moment of speaking.
中文： 未來簡單式 (will + 原型動詞) 在此處用於表達說話當下所做的決定或承諾。
I will call you back in ten minutes.
我十分鐘後會回電給你。
EN： A compound noun or adjective phrase like 'follow-up' acts as a modifier to describe the type of meeting. It indicates a meeting held to review earlier actions.
中文： 複合名詞或形容詞短語如 'follow-up' 作為修飾語，用來描述會議的類型。它表示為了追蹤先前行動而舉行的會議。
We need a follow-up discussion regarding the project.
我們需要針對該專案進行後續討論。
EN： In business contexts, 'follow-up' is a very common term used to ensure that tasks discussed in a previous meeting are being completed. It shows accountability and professional organization.
中文： 在商務情境中，'follow-up'（後續、跟進）是一個非常常見的術語，用於確保先前會議中討論的任務正在完成。這展現了負責的態度與專業的組織能力。
EN： The verb 'work' is used here as an intransitive verb meaning 'to be suitable, convenient, or satisfactory.' It is commonly followed by the preposition 'for' to indicate the person who finds the arrangement acceptable.
中文： 動詞「work」在此作為不及物動詞，意思是「合適、方便或令人滿意」。通常後接介系詞「for」，用來表示對某人而言該安排是可接受的。
Does 3:00 PM work for you?
下午三點對你來說方便嗎？
EN： The preposition 'for' is used to indicate the reason or cause for the feeling of gratitude. The structure is 'Thanks for + [noun phrase/gerund]'.
中文： 介系詞「for」在此用於表示感謝的原因或理由。結構為「Thanks for + [名詞短語/動名詞]」。
Thanks for your help with the project.
謝謝你對這個專案的幫助。
EN： In Western business culture, it is common to end a meeting by explicitly acknowledging its value (e.g., calling it 'productive'). This reinforces a positive working relationship and ensures everyone feels their time was well-spent.
中文： 在西方商業文化中，會議結束時明確肯定其價值（例如稱其為「有成效的」）是很常見的。這能強化積極的工作關係，並確保每個人都覺得自己的時間花得值得。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中： 會議議程
在本文中： 進度；進展
在本文中： 截止日期
在本文中： 延遲的；耽擱的
在本文中： （電腦程式的）錯誤或漏洞
在本文中： 總結；概述
在本文中： 草案；草稿
在本文中： 富有成效的
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
A specific task or activity that needs to be completed.
待辦事項；行動項目
An action or a meeting that is done to continue or complete something.
後續的；跟進的
Expected or required to be submitted or finished by next month.
下個月到期
To arrive at a place, especially a workplace.
進來；上班
An error, flaw, or fault in a computer program or system that causes it to produce an incorrect or unexpected result.
程式錯誤 / 漏洞
To finish a task or project by the time it is required or expected.
趕上（截止日期）/ 如期完成
A preliminary version of a piece of writing or a document that is not yet final.
草稿 / 初稿