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Business Jargon: Jargon for meetings
2024/10/28
Learning English For Work
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Phil
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Pippa
Pippa: 工作会议中经常出现很多术语，例如议程和会议记录。在讨论公司战略和创意的会议中，会使用很多含糊不清的术语，这常常引起人们的反感。
“circle back”的意思是在稍后时间回到讨论，它只是“return”的另一种说法，没有必要。“hard stop”指的是会议的明确结束时间，用来尊重他人时间，是一种很好的表达方式，它能确保会议按时结束，并尊重他人的时间。“deck”在会议中指的是演示文稿的幻灯片或笔记。“touch base”指的是进行简短的谈话或沟通，用于快速更新或交流信息。“unpack an idea”的意思是深入探讨某个想法。“I’ll give you some time back”指的是会议提前结束，让与会者节省时间，但这种说法听起来有些陈词滥调，容易引起反感。
Phil: “circle back”这个说法很讨厌，因为它含糊不清，让人感觉问题没有得到解答。“hard stop”是一种很好的表达方式，它能确保会议按时结束，并尊重他人的时间。“I’ll give you some time back”这种说法很奇怪，因为它有点陈词滥调，所以容易让人反感。下次节目将继续讨论更多行业术语，并邀请专家讲解一些奇怪的术语来源。
Deep Dive
This chapter explores common jargon used in business meetings, focusing on terms like "circle back," "hard stop," and "touch base." The speakers discuss their personal opinions on these terms and offer alternative, clearer phrasing.
- The term "circle back" is criticized for its vagueness and lack of clarity.
- "Hard stop" is defined as a firm ending to a meeting, respecting participants' time constraints.
- Touch base is explained as a short conversation or update, suitable for quick check-ins.
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