2012年商务英语中级口语必备知识（2）

短语方面

soft selling hard selling

Some sales people adopt a direct ‘hard sell’ approach, while others use a more indirect ‘soft sell’ approach.

have a bad year

The corporation is having a bad year and it will probably be necessary to dismiss a few office staff.

break into/penetrate the market

There is chance that we’ll manage to break into the UK market

句型方面

I am writing to you concerning… You can’t miss it. I can’t agree more. It may have slipped your mind, but… You can always reach me at the number… We would very much appreciate it if you could… I noted with interest your advertisement for… Yes, that’s true, but on the other hand… That’s exactly what I think. Maybe, but don’t you think…? You are wanted on the phone. As requested, we enclose for your attention…