Speak English Like an American
《地道美语》
sweeten the deal 给予更多好处
Lesson 11 Bob Drives a Hard Bargain
第十一章 鲍勃艰难的讨价还价
内容:卡罗尔从“乡村市场”打电话给鲍勃讨论“苏珊的可口饼干”方面的问题。卡罗尔和鲍勃讨论每块饼干鲍勃将收多少钱。
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日积月累:
* Can't complain: things are going well; I'm fine 好的没话说
* (to) crunch numbers: to perform calculations(especially financial calculations) 计算;算术;分析金融报告;
* (to)drive a hard bargain: to be tough in negotiating an agreement; to negotiate sth in one's favor (在交易中)极力讨价还价,杀价;迫使对方接受苛刻条件
* (to)get the ball rolling: to get started 开始
* How's it going: How are you (doing)? 怎么样?近来可好?
* (to) make a living: to earn enough money to support oneself 谋生
What do you do for a living?
* Now you're talking: you're saying the right thing 这还差不多;这才像话
* Out of the question: impossible 不可能
* (to)sweeten the deal: to make an offer more attractive 给予更多好处
* take it or leave it: accept or reject an offer, usually a final one要么接受,要么放弃;要不要随你的便;不容讨价还价
* (to) twist one' arm: to persuade sb.; to convince sb. 说服
* Worth one's while: worthy of one'e effort or time 值得
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