Negotiating Deadline Extensions

协商截止日期延期

A team member needs to request an extension on a deadline due to unforeseen circumstances or workload issues and discusses it with the project lead or relevant colleagues.

一位团队成员因不可预见的情况或工作量问题需要申请延长截止日期，并与项目负责人或相关同事进行讨论。

对话

聆听并跟进对话

John (Male)

Hey Sarah, do you have a moment? I wanted to chat about the upcoming deadline for the marketing strategy report.

嘿，莎拉，你现在有空吗？我想和你聊聊市场策略报告的截止日期。

Sarah (Female)

Sure, John. Come on in. What's up?

当然，约翰。请进。怎么了？

John (Male)

Well, our team has been swamped with the Q4 budget review, and it's taking a lot more time than anticipated. I'm afraid we might need a short extension on the marketing report, maybe until end of next week?

嗯，我们团队最近被第四季度的预算审查搞得焦头烂额，比预期花的时间要多得多。我担心营销报告可能需要一个短暂的延期，可能到下周末怎么样？

Sarah (Female)

I see. The original deadline is this Friday, so that would be an extra five business days. How far along are you currently, and what specific parts are holding you back?

我明白了。原来的截止日期是这周五，所以那会额外多出五个工作日。你们目前进展到哪一步了，具体是哪些部分拖慢了你们？

John (Male)

We've got the research and initial outline done, but the detailed analysis and recommendations are proving quite complex. We need more time to vet the data thoroughly to ensure accuracy, especially considering the current market volatility.

我们已经完成了研究和初步大纲，但详细的分析和建议部分相当复杂。我们需要更多时间彻底核实数据以确保准确性，尤其考虑到当前市场的不稳定。

Sarah (Female)

Okay, I understand the need for accuracy. Let me check the project timeline and see if that extension would impact any downstream dependencies. Give me an hour or so, and I'll get back to you with a clearer picture.

好的，我理解准确性的重要性。我来检查一下项目时间表，看看这个延期是否会影响到后续的环节。给我一个小时左右，我会给你一个更明确的答复。

John (Male)

Sounds good, Sarah. I really appreciate you looking into this for us. We'll do our best to submit it as early as possible within the extended timeframe.

好的，莎拉。非常感谢你帮我们处理这个问题。我们会在延期的时间内尽力尽早提交。

Sarah (Female)

No problem, John. I'll let you know soon. And keep me updated if anything changes on your end.

没问题，约翰。我会很快通知你。如果你们那边有任何变化，也请及时告诉我。

词汇

对话中的必备词汇和短语

swamped

Overwhelmed or very busy with too much work; used in casual work conversations to explain delays.

被工作淹没或非常忙碌；用于非正式的工作对话中解释延误。

extension

An additional period of time added to a deadline; common in professional settings when requesting more time.

添加到截止日期的额外时间段；在专业环境中请求更多时间时常见。

anticipated

Expected or planned for in advance; helps describe something that took more time than planned.

提前预期或计划的；有助于描述比计划中花费更多时间的事情。

vet

To examine or check something carefully for accuracy; often used in business for reviewing data or reports.

仔细检查或审查某物以确保准确性；常用于商业中审查数据或报告。

volatility

Unpredictable change or instability, like in markets; useful in discussions about business risks.

不可预测的变化或不稳定性，例如在市场中；适用于商业风险讨论。

downstream dependencies

Later tasks or projects that rely on earlier ones; a business term for how delays affect the overall plan.

依赖于前面任务或项目的后续任务或项目；一个商业术语，用于描述延迟如何影响整体计划。

timeframe

A specific period of time for completing something; commonly used in project management.

完成某事物的特定时间段；常用于项目管理。

关键句型

需要记住和练习的重要短语

Hey Sarah, do you have a moment? I wanted to chat about the upcoming deadline for the marketing strategy report.

This is a polite way to start a conversation and request time to discuss work issues; useful for initiating professional talks. 'Do you have a moment?' is a common idiom for asking if someone is available.

这是开始对话并请求时间讨论工作问题的一种礼貌方式；有助于启动专业讨论。'你有空吗？' 是询问某人是否可用的一种常见习语。

I'm afraid we might need a short extension on the marketing report, maybe until end of next week?

A soft way to request more time due to problems; 'I'm afraid' softens the request, making it polite. Useful in negotiations for deadlines. The question form invites agreement.

一种温和地请求更多时间的方式，由于问题；'I'm afraid' 使请求柔和，使其礼貌。在截止日期谈判中很有用。问句形式邀请同意。

How far along are you currently, and what specific parts are holding you back?

This asks for progress updates and reasons for delays; 'how far along' means current stage, and 'holding you back' explains obstacles. Great for project management discussions to assess situations.

这是在询问进度更新和延误原因；'how far along' 指的是当前阶段，'holding you back' 解释了障碍。非常适合项目管理讨论中评估情况。

We need more time to vet the data thoroughly to ensure accuracy, especially considering the current market volatility.

Explains the need for extra time with reasons; 'to ensure' shows purpose, and 'considering' introduces additional factors. Useful for justifying requests in detail-oriented work.

解释了额外时间的必要性及其原因；'to ensure' 显示目的，'considering' 引入额外因素。在注重细节的工作中用于详细论证请求很有用。

Let me check the project timeline and see if that extension would impact any downstream dependencies.

Shows willingness to investigate before deciding; 'let me check' is a polite delay tactic. 'Would impact' uses conditional for hypothetical effects, common in business planning.

显示出在决定前调查的意愿；'let me check' 是一种礼貌的拖延策略。'Would impact' 使用条件式来表示假设的影响，在商业规划中很常见。

I really appreciate you looking into this for us.

Expresses gratitude politely; 'I really appreciate' emphasizes thanks. Use this after someone helps with a work issue to build good relationships.

礼貌地表达感激之情；'I really appreciate' 强调感谢。在某人帮助解决工作问题后使用此句，以建立良好关系。

Keep me updated if anything changes on your end.

Requests ongoing communication; 'keep me updated' means provide regular information, and 'on your end' specifies the other person's side. Essential for team collaboration.

要求持续沟通；'keep me updated'意为提供定期信息，'on your end'指定对方的方面。对团队协作至关重要。