aI’m glad you could find time to meet with me, Mr. Johnson. I can’t think of a nicer environment for our meeting today, the ambiance here is lovely!
很高兴,你能找到时间来见我,约翰先生,我想不出会面的更好环境了,这儿的环境很不错。
bNo problem, if possible I always combine business with pleasure. Now, let’s hear more about these chocolates you’re offering.
没问题,如果可能,我总是将买卖和乐趣融合起来。现在,我们来听听你们提供的巧克力。
aWell, as you know, I have recently become the sole distributor for Grangers Gourmet Bon-bons here in the United States. They’re a new manufacturer and are looking to break into the luxury market. Naturally, your restaurant sprang into my mind immediately. I think your brand exemplifies many of the same traits as Grangers and serving these chocolates would really add to your reputation for providing elegant, luxurious, first class dining.
bHmmm, sounds interesting...gourmet chocolates, where are they produced? Belgium?
听起来很有意思,美食家巧克力,这是哪儿产的?比利时?
aActually, the factory is located in Scotland.
实际上,企业在苏格兰。
bReally? I didn’t think they were known for their luxury chocolate production
真的吗?我认为他们的奢华巧克力并不出名。
aThat’s what makes this such a fantastic opportunity! The government is one hundred percent supportive of creating new export markets and has guaranteed a low tariff for all wholesale orders of over one thousand units. They’ve also reduced the red tape involved at customs as well. Here, I brought these especially for you, try one!
bOh, thanks. Mmm, hmm, creamy texture, very smooth...
奶油质地,口感爽滑...
aUnique, aren’t they? I bet you’ve never tasted anything like it! Quality is assured as I personally visit the factory to make sure no one’s cutting corners with the ingredients. Only the creme make it through inspection.
bYes, very interesting flavors...Slightly spicy, very unique, that’s for sure. Exactly what ARE the ingredients?
是的,很好的口味,有些芳香,很特别,这是肯定的。成分有什么?
aI have it on highest authority that this traditional secret recipe has been handed down in the Granger family for generations. I’m sure you can keep a secret. Buttermilk, cacao beans, sugar and Haggis.
我敢保证这是Granger家族祖传的传统秘方。我知道你会保守秘密。成分有
bHaggis? What’s Haggis?
什么是“羊肉杂碎布丁”?
aIt’s a traditional Scottish delicacy, you take sheep’s liver, heart and lung and stuff it inside of the sheep’s stomach.