Consulting on a System Upgrade
An IT manager or system administrator discusses with a department representative or vendor about the feasibility, benefits, and implementation plan for a new system upgrade or software rollout.
IT经理或系统管理员与部门代表或供应商讨论新系统升级或软件推出的可行性、好处和实施计划。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
feasibility
how possible or practical a plan is; often used before starting big projects to check if they can really work.
一个计划有多可能或实用；通常在大项目启动前使用，以检查它们是否真的能奏效。
clunky
describes old or heavy software/hardware that works slowly or awkwardly—like a slow, noisy machine.
描述旧的或重的软件/硬件，它们运行缓慢或笨拙——就像一台缓慢、吵闹的机器。
streamline
to make a process faster and simpler by removing unnecessary steps, like clearing a crowded road.
通过移除不必要的步骤使流程更快更简单，就像清理拥挤的道路一样。
integration
the act of connecting different systems so they share data smoothly, like plugging two Lego blocks together.
将不同系统连接起来，使它们能够顺利共享数据的行为，就像将两个乐高积木块拼在一起一样。
upfront costs
money you must pay at the very beginning of a project, before anything else happens.
项目开始之初，在其他任何事情发生之前，你必须支付的钱。
downtime
the period when a system or machine stops working and users cannot use it; shorter is always better.
系统或机器停止工作且用户无法使用的时间段；越短越好。
roadblocks
unexpected problems that slow or stop progress, like a big stone in the middle of a road.
阻碍或停止进展的意外问题，就像道路中间的一块大石头。
I’m all ears
an idiom meaning ‘I’m listening carefully; tell me everything.’
一个习语，意思是“我正在仔细听着；告诉我一切。”
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
I wanted to discuss the feasibility of upgrading our current CRM system.
Polite opener for a meeting agenda. Pattern: ‘I wanted to discuss the feasibility of + noun/gerund.’ Use it to introduce any tentative plan.
会议议程的礼貌开场白。模式：'我想讨论+名词/动名词的可行性。' 用于介绍任何暂定计划。
What specifically are you looking to achieve with this upgrade?
A clear way to ask for concrete goals. Notice ‘looking to achieve’ instead of ‘want’—sounds more professional and collaborative.
一种清晰地询问具体目标的方式。请注意使用‘looking to achieve’而不是‘want’—听起来更专业且合作。
Integration will definitely be a key factor.
Short, strong sentence to highlight a priority. Swap ‘integration’ with any other critical issue: ‘Security will definitely be a key factor.’
简短、强有力的句子，用于突出优先事项。将“integration”替换为任何其他关键问题：“Security will definitely be a key factor。”
We’ll need to assess the upfront costs, ongoing maintenance, and potential downtime during implementation.
Lists three parallel noun phrases after ‘assess.’ Good model for covering different aspects of a plan in one breath.
在‘assess’后列出了三个并行的名词短语。一次性涵盖计划不同方面的好模型。
Consider it done.
A confident, friendly way to say ‘I’ll take care of it.’ Often used in business to reassure the other person immediately.
一种自信而友好的方式来表达“我会处理的”。常用于商业中，以立即安慰对方。
How about we aim to reconvene next week to review the initial findings?
Softens a meeting suggestion with ‘How about we aim to…’ and ends with a clear time reference (next week). Very natural for scheduling follow-ups.
用“不如我们目标定在……”柔和了会议建议，并以明确的时间参考（下周）结束。对于安排跟进非常自然。