Debating a Strategic Decision
Participants are discussing and debating the pros and cons of a major strategic decision that will impact the team or company.
与会者正在讨论和辩论一项对团队或公司有重大影响的战略决策的利弊。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
circle back
To return to a previous topic in a discussion, often used in meetings to revisit an idea.
在讨论中返回到之前的话题，通常用于会议中重新审视一个想法。
upside
The potential benefits or positive aspects of a situation, especially in business decisions.
某种情况，尤其是商业决策中的潜在益处或积极方面。
capture
In business, to gain or take control of something like market share, meaning to attract customers or sales.
在商业中，获得或夺取某物的控制权，比如市场份额，意思是吸引客户或销售。
market share
The percentage of a market that a company controls through its sales, important in competitive business talks.
公司通过销售控制的市场百分比，在竞争性商业讨论中很重要。
ramping up
Increasing production or activity quickly to meet higher demand, common in operations discussions.
快速增加生产或活动以满足更高的需求，在运营讨论中常见。
fraught with risks
Full of dangers or problems; used to describe situations that are risky or uncertain.
充满危险或问题；用于描述风险或不确定的情况。
ROI
Return on Investment; a measure of profit or benefit gained from an investment, key in financial talks.
投资回报率；衡量从投资中获得的利润或收益的指标，在财务讨论中至关重要。
phased approach
A step-by-step method where you implement a plan in stages, reducing overall risk.
一种逐步方法，您分阶段实施计划，从而降低整体风险。
pilot program
A small-scale test of a project or idea before full implementation, to check if it works.
在全面实施之前，对项目或想法进行的小规模测试，以检查其是否有效。
mitigate
To reduce or lessen the severity of something negative, like risks in a business plan.
减少或减轻负面事物的严重性，例如商业计划中的风险。
first-mover advantage
The benefit of being the first company to enter a market, gaining an early lead over competitors.
作为第一家进入市场的公司所获得的好处，从而在竞争对手之前获得先机。
botched
Poorly done or failed badly; often used for operations or launches that go wrong.
做得差劲或严重失败；常用于出错的手术或发射。
prudent
Careful and sensible in making decisions, especially to avoid risks; a positive word in business.
在做决定时小心且明智，尤其是为了避免风险；在商业中是一个积极的词。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Alright everyone, let's circle back to the proposed Q3 expansion into the European market.
This sentence starts a meeting by returning to a topic. 'Circle back' is a common phrase in professional discussions to revisit ideas. Use it to refocus the group. Note the use of 'proposed' to describe a suggested plan.
这个句子通过返回话题来启动会议。“Circle back”是在专业讨论中常见的短语，用于重新审视想法。用它来重新聚焦群体。请注意使用“proposed”来描述建议计划。
My team's analysis suggests a huge upside, especially with the favorable exchange rates right now.
Here, the speaker presents positive analysis. 'Suggests' shows recommendation based on data, and 'upside' highlights benefits. Useful for supporting ideas in debates with evidence.
在这里，演讲者呈现了积极的分析。“Suggests”表示基于数据的推荐，“upside”突出了益处。有助于用证据支持辩论中的想法。
While I agree on the potential, I'm concerned about our current production capacity.
This balances agreement and concern using 'while' for contrast. 'I'm concerned about' expresses worry politely in meetings. Good for acknowledging points while raising issues.
这通过使用 'while' 来对比，平衡了同意和担忧。'I'm concerned about' 在会议中礼貌地表达担忧。适合在认可观点的同时提出问题。
We need to be absolutely sure the ROI justifies such a large outlay.
Emphasizes caution with 'absolutely sure' and financial terms like 'ROI' (Return on Investment) and 'outlay' (spending). Use in discussions about costs to stress justification.
强调谨慎，使用 'absolutely sure' 和财务术语如 'ROI' (投资回报) 和 'outlay' (支出)。在讨论成本时使用，以强调正当性。
Those are valid points. Perhaps we could consider a phased approach.
Acknowledges others with 'valid points' then suggests an alternative using 'perhaps' for politeness. 'Phased approach' means step-by-step. Ideal for mediating in debates.
用'有效观点'承认他人，然后用'或许'礼貌地建议替代方案。'分阶段方法'意味着一步一步。适合在辩论中调解。
A pilot could work, but it also delays our full-scale entry, giving competitors more time to establish themselves.
Weighs pros and cons with 'but' for contrast. 'Full-scale entry' means complete launch. Useful for arguing against delays in competitive scenarios.
用'but'权衡利弊以形成对比。'Full-scale entry'意为完整推出。在竞争场景中反对延迟很有用。
I'd rather lose a bit of first-mover advantage than stretch our operational capabilities to breaking point.
Expresses preference with 'I'd rather... than...' structure, comparing risks. 'First-mover advantage' is a key business concept. Use to prioritize safety over speed.
使用 'I'd rather... than...' 结构表达偏好，比较风险。'First-mover advantage' 是关键商业概念。用于优先考虑安全而非速度。
A pilot would also provide valuable data before a larger commitment, which would strengthen the ROI projections.
Uses 'would' for hypothetical benefits and relative clause 'which' to explain. Shows how a small test improves planning. Practical for proposing low-risk strategies.
使用 'would' 表示假设益处，并使用关系从句 'which' 来解释。展示小型测试如何改善规划。在提出低风险策略时实用。