Unit 1 Text Interpreting Meeting at the Airport

Unit 1 口译实践 Text Interpreting

Meeting at the Airport

Mr. Moore: Excuse me, but are you from Fusheng Trading? 王先生： 是的，您是GE进出口公司的吗？

Mr. Moore: Yes, I am Daniel Moore, Executive Director of the Marketing Department of GE Import and Export Company (1). Our general manager, Mr. Defoe asked me to come and meet you because he is chairing a meeting at this moment. He sends his warmest regards. 王先生： 谢谢，很高兴见到您。我是公司的翻译。请让我介绍陈先生。 这是陈先生，福生贸易公司总经理；这是莫尔先生， GE进出口公司销售部主任(2)。 陈先生： 您好，莫尔先生。 Mr. Moore: How do you do! I hope you had a pleasant flight.

陈先生： 很愉快。天气很好。 Mr. Moore: Good! You see, we are all very glad that you’ve come to New York. We are looking forward to our fruitful cooperation (3).

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陈先生： 这也是我们的愿望。 Mr. Moore: For your convenience and comfort, we accommodate you in one of the company’s villas for overseas visitors (4). It is located by the beach, overlooking the sea. It is only 20 minutes’ drive from our company. I am sure you will like it. 陈先生： 好极了，我喜欢视野开阔的房子。

Mr. Moore: I am glad to hear it. Just to confirm – you know that tomorrow’s meeting is set for 9:30 a.m. at our office (5). Is that all right for you? 陈先生： 我没问题。

Mr. Moore: Then I’ll pick you up at 8:50 tomorrow morning. 陈先生： 很好，莫尔先生，谢谢！

Mr. Moore: It’s my pleasure. Tomorrow evening at 7:00 we will host a reception dinner in your honor. By the way, are there any sights you’d like to see while you are here? I’d glad to show you around. 陈先生： 看情况吧。如果一切顺利如愿的话，我很想留出一天时间观光。我一直想看看现代艺术博物馆和林肯表演艺术中心。我对艺术特别感兴趣。

Mr. Moore: That’s no problem. I’ll make some arrangements for this

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tour around. 陈先生： 谢谢！

Mr. Moore: You re welcome. I hope you will enjoy your stay here. See you tomorrow! 3