EN: Use 'Do you have...?' to ask if someone possesses something or has time available.
中文: 使用「Do you have...?」來詢問某人是否擁有某物或是否有空。
Do you have a pen?
你有筆嗎?
EN: In Western business culture, asking 'Do you have a minute?' is a polite way to check if someone is busy before starting a conversation, even if the talk will take longer than one minute.
中文: 在西方職場文化中,詢問「Do you have a minute?」是開始談話前確認對方是否忙碌的禮貌方式,即使談話內容可能不只一分鐘。
EN: Use 'What is it about?' to ask for the topic or reason when someone wants to talk to you.
中文: 當有人想找你談話時,使用「What is it about?」來詢問談話的主題或原因。
I have a question. What is it about?
我有一個問題。是什麼方面的問題?
EN: In Western workplace culture, it is common to use first names like 'Tom' or 'Emma' even between colleagues of different ranks, creating a friendly atmosphere.
中文: 在西方職場文化中,同事之間(即使職位不同)通常直呼其名,如「Tom」或「Emma」,這能營造友好的工作氛圍。
EN: Use 'need to + verb' to talk about things that are necessary or important to do.
中文: 使用「need to + 動詞」來表達必須或重要的事情。
I need to buy some milk.
我需要買些牛奶。
EN: In business contexts, 'client' usually refers to someone who pays for professional services, while 'customer' is more common in retail (like a shop).
中文: 在商務情境中,「client」通常指支付專業服務費用的人(客戶),而「customer」則多用於零售業(如商店顧客)。
EN: Use 'be + verb-ing' (Present Continuous) to talk about plans or arrangements that are already decided for the future.
中文: 使用「be 動詞 + 現在分詞 (V-ing)」來描述已經安排好、即將發生的未來計畫。
Which city are we visiting tomorrow?
我們明天要訪問哪座城市?
EN: In a business context, using 'which' implies there is a specific list of clients to choose from, showing that the speaker is aware of the ongoing business activities.
中文: 在商務情境中,使用「which」暗示有一組特定的客戶名單可供選擇,這顯示說話者對目前的業務活動有所了解。
EN: Use 'in' before the name of a city or country to show where something is located.
中文: 在城市或國家的名稱前使用「in」,用來表示某物所在的地點。
My friend lives in Taipei.
我的朋友住在台北。
EN: In business contexts, 'Green Tech' refers to companies focusing on environmentally friendly technology, a rapidly growing sector in major Chinese cities like Shanghai.
中文: 在商業情境中,「Green Tech」(綠色科技)是指專注於環保技術的公司,這是像上海這樣的大型中國城市中快速發展的產業。
EN: Use 'How long' to ask about the duration or length of time for an event.
中文: 使用「How long」來詢問某個事件持續的時間長度。
How long will the meeting last?
會議會持續多久?
EN: In business contexts, 'That sounds great' is a common way to show enthusiasm and agreement with a plan before asking for more details.
中文: 在商務情境中,「That sounds great」是詢問細節前,用來表達對計畫的熱忱與認同的常用方式。
EN: Use 'will' + 'verb' to talk about future plans or intentions.
中文: 使用「will」加上「動詞」來描述未來的計畫或意圖。
I will call you tomorrow.
我明天會打電話給你。
EN: In business contexts, 'for [number] days' is a standard way to clarify the duration of a trip to ensure everyone is aligned on the schedule.
中文: 在商務情境中,「for [數字] days」是說明出差天數的標準說法,用以確保每個人對行程的認知一致。
EN: Use 'Did you + verb' to ask if someone completed an action in the past. We use 'yet' at the end of a question to ask if something expected has happened.
中文: 使用「Did you + 動詞」來詢問某人過去是否完成了某個動作。在問句末尾加上「yet」是用來詢問預期中的事情是否已經發生了。
Did you finish your homework yet?
你做完功課了嗎?
EN: In business contexts, 'yet' is often used to check the status of tasks that are expected to be completed. It sounds professional and direct.
中文: 在商務情境中,「yet」常用於確認預期應完成任務的進度。這聽起來既專業又直接。
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things you decide to do at the moment of speaking or for future plans.
中文: 使用「will」加上動詞原形,用來表達說話當下的決定或是未來的計畫。
I will call you later.
我等一下會打給你。
EN: In a business context, following up a negative answer ('Not yet') with a specific timeline ('today') shows professionalism and reliability.
中文: 在職場環境中,在回答否定(還沒)之後,緊接著提供具體的時間表(今天),能展現專業度與可靠性。
EN: Use 'Can I + verb' to politely offer help or ask for permission to do something.
中文: 使用「Can I + 動詞」來禮貌地主動提供幫助或請求許可。
Can I open the window?
我可以開窗戶嗎?
EN: In a professional setting, offering to help with specific tasks like an 'itinerary' shows initiative and teamwork, which is highly valued in Western business culture.
中文: 在職場環境中,主動提出幫忙處理像「行程安排」這樣的具體任務展現了積極性與團隊合作精神,這在西方商業文化中非常受重視。
EN: Use 'would be' to talk about a result or feeling in a future or imagined situation.
中文: 使用 'would be' 來描述在某種未來或想像情況下的結果或感受。
A cup of coffee would be nice.
來杯咖啡應該會很不錯。
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, it is common to express gratitude immediately when someone offers help, even before the task is done.
中文: 在英語系國家的職場中,當有人主動提供幫助時,即使事情還沒開始做,立即表達感謝是很常見且有禮貌的做法。
EN: Use 'will' + 'base verb' to talk about a plan or a promise to do something in the future.
中文: 使用「will」加上「動詞原形」來描述未來的計畫或承諾要做的事情。
I will call you tonight.
我今晚會打電話給你。
EN: In a business context, offering to 'plan the meetings' shows initiative and is a common way to support a colleague during trip preparations.
中文: 在商務情境中,主動提議「規劃會議」展現了積極性,是出差準備期間支援同事的常見方式。
EN: Use 'wants to' followed by a base verb to express a desire or requirement to do an action. For a single person or thing (he/she/it/the client), add an 's' to 'want'.
中文: 使用「wants to」後接原形動詞來表達想要或需要做某事。當主詞是單數(他、她、它或客戶)時,要在 want 後面加 s。
She wants to drink some water.
她想喝點水。
EN: In business contexts, 'Good idea' is a polite way to acknowledge a suggestion before providing more information. Also, scheduling meetings on Monday is common for setting the tone of the work week.
中文: 在商務場合中,「Good idea」是在提供更多資訊前,禮貌地認可對方建議的方式。此外,將會議安排在週一在職場中很常見,用來為整個工作週定調。
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future plans or decisions.
中文: 使用「will」後接動詞原形,用來描述未來的計畫或決定。
We will meet at the office tomorrow.
我們明天會在辦公室見面。
EN: In business contexts, traveling on a Sunday evening is common to ensure being ready for a Monday morning meeting, especially for international trips.
中文: 在商務情境中,為了確保能準時參加週一早上的會議,週日晚上出發是很常見的安排,特別是跨國出差。
EN: Use 'Please' followed by a base verb to make a polite request or give a polite instruction.
中文: 在動詞原形前面加上 'Please',可以用來禮貌地提出請求或給予指示。
Please close the door.
請關門。
EN: In business contexts, 'One more thing' is a common way to transition to a final, often important, point before concluding a conversation. Keeping receipts is a standard requirement for corporate expense reimbursement globally.
中文: 在商務情境中,「One more thing」是結束對話前轉折到最後一個(通常是重要的)要點的常用方式。此外,保留收據是全球企業報銷費用的標準要求。
EN: Use 'for' followed by a noun to explain the purpose or reason for something.
中文: 使用 'for' 後接名詞,用來解釋某事的目的或原因。
I need some money for the bus.
我需要一些錢來搭公車。
EN: In business culture, keeping receipts is essential for reimbursement. An 'expense report' is the standard document used to claim back money spent on work-related travel.
中文: 在商務文化中,保留收據對於報帳至關重要。「Expense report」(費用報銷單)是申請公司支付出差開銷的標準文件。
EN: Use the Present Simple tense (Subject + Verb-s) to talk about facts, rules, or company policies that are always true.
中文: 使用現在簡單式(主詞 + 動詞-s)來描述事實、規則或公司政策等常態性的情況。
The shop opens at nine o'clock.
這間商店九點開門。
EN: In business contexts, 'the company pays for...' is a common way to discuss expense policies. It implies that these are 'reimbursable' expenses.
中文: 在商務情境中,「the company pays for...」是討論報帳政策的常用表達方式,暗示這些是「可報銷」的費用。
EN: Use 'What about + noun?' to introduce a new topic or ask for more information about something specific.
中文: 使用「What about + 名詞?」來引入一個新話題,或針對特定事物詢問更多資訊。
What about the coffee? Is it free?
那咖啡呢?是免費的嗎?
EN: In business contexts, 'expense' usually refers to costs that the company will reimburse. Asking for clarification on what counts as an expense is standard practice during business trip planning.
中文: 在商務情境中,「expense」通常指公司會報銷的費用。在規劃出差時,針對哪些項目可以報帳進行確認是標準的作法。
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future actions or promises.
中文: 使用「will」後接動詞原形,用來描述未來的動作或承諾。
The manager will sign the document tomorrow.
經理明天會簽署這份文件。
EN: In many business contexts, 'expense' refers to costs incurred during work that the company reimburses. Taxis are a common reimbursable expense during business trips.
中文: 在許多商務情境中,「expense」指的是工作期間產生且公司會報銷的費用。計程車費是出差時常見的可報銷項目。
EN: Use 'will' + 'base verb' to talk about future plans or promises made at the moment of speaking.
中文: 使用「will」加上「動詞原形」來描述未來的計畫,或是說話當下所做的承諾。
I will call you later.
我等一下會打電話給你。
EN: In professional settings, providing a specific timeline (like 'tomorrow') builds trust and shows reliability.
中文: 在職場環境中,提供具體的時間表(例如「明天」)能建立信任感並展現可靠性。
EN: Use 'will be' to talk about a future state or situation that you are certain about.
中文: 使用「will be」來描述未來某種確定的狀態或情況。
The weather will be sunny tomorrow.
明天天氣將會是晴天。
EN: In business contexts, using words like 'Perfect' or 'Great' shows enthusiasm and helps build a positive relationship with colleagues.
中文: 在商務情境中,使用「Perfect」或「Great」等詞彙能展現熱忱,有助於與同事建立積極的合作關係。
EN: Use the Past Simple tense (verb + -ed) to talk about actions that happened and finished in the past.
中文: 使用過去簡單式(動詞 + -ed)來描述過去已經發生並結束的動作。
They liked the food at the restaurant yesterday.
他們喜歡昨天那家餐廳的食物。
EN: In business contexts, 'I agree' is a professional way to show alignment. Mentioning past successes (like a good presentation) helps build confidence before starting a new task.
中文: 在商務場合中,「I agree」是表達認同的專業方式。提及過去的成功經驗(如上次表現良好的簡報)有助於在開始新任務前建立信心。
EN: Use 'better' to compare two things. It is the comparative form of 'good'.
中文: 使用 'better' 來比較兩件事物。它是 'good' (好) 的比較級形式。
We need a better computer for work.
我們工作需要一台更好的電腦。
EN: In Western business culture, acknowledging a past success ('Yes') before suggesting an improvement ('but... better plan') is a common way to be constructive without being negative.
中文: 在西方商業文化中,在建議改進(but... better plan)之前先承認過去的成功(Yes),是一種既能提出建設性意見又不會顯得消極的常見溝通方式。
EN: Use 'will be' + adjective to describe a future state or condition.
中文: 使用「will be」加上形容詞來描述未來的狀態或情況。
We will be happy to see you.
我們將會很高興見到你。
EN: In business contexts, 'on time' is crucial. Saying 'No problem' followed by a commitment shows reliability and builds trust with colleagues or clients.
中文: 在商務場合中,「準時」(on time) 至關重要。說出「No problem」後緊接著一個承諾,能展現可靠性並與同事或客戶建立信任。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 客戶,指購買服務或產品的人或公司
在本文中: 行程表,旅行的計畫安排
在本文中: 收據,證明支付金額的單據
在本文中: 費用,開支
在本文中: 簡報,向他人展示或說明內容的過程
在本文中: 預訂(房間、機票等)
在本文中: 有幫助的
在本文中: 重要的
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
Used to ask if someone has a short amount of time to talk.
你有時間嗎? / 你有空嗎?
A document used to track and request reimbursement for business-related spending.
費用報銷單 / 出差報支單
At the expected or planned time; not late.
準時
To give money in order to buy something or to cover a cost.
支付...的費用
To reserve a service or accommodation in advance, such as a hotel room or a flight.
預訂
A formal talk or demonstration, often using slides, to explain an idea or product to an audience.
簡報 / 演示