*** fly blind ***描述在没有足够信息或指导的情况下进行决策或采取行动,即盲目行动词组分解fly - 消失,飞,飞奔,飘扬,驾驶,悬挂blind - 失明的,盲目的,不能自制的,不知所措的;盲人,掩饰;使...失明,使失去判断力。既可作形容词,也可作名词、动词例句We can't start the project without proper data. We don't want to fly blind.没有适当的数据我们不能启动项目。我们不想盲目行动。Making decisions without market research is like flying blind. 没有市场调研报告就做决定就像盲目行动。
*** top-notch ***描述某事物或某人处于最高水平或最优质,通常用来形容卓越的质量或表现词组分解top - 顶端,顶部,表面,盖,上部,高档;最上面的,最高位的;胜过,超过。既可作名词,也可作形容词、动词notch - 凹口,刻痕,档次等级例句John is a top-notch candidate with extensive experience in project management.约翰是一位顶级候选人,拥有丰富的项目管理经验。Our clients have praised our top-notch customer service.我们的客户称赞我们一流的客户服务。
*** move the needle ***描述在某个行动或决策在项目、业务或目标中带来显著影响,或产生了积极变化词组分解move - 移动,转动,走动,进展,搬家,打动;动作,调动搬家,行动。既可作动词,也可作名词needle - 针,注射针,钩针;惹恼。既可作名词,也可作动词词组固定搭配move the needle on something例句Our new marketing campaign really moved the needle on our quarterly sales.我们的新营销活动确实对我们的季度销售业绩产生了显著影响。Implementing the new software has really moved the needle on our productivity.实施新软件确实对我们的生产力产生了显著影响。
*** deal-breaker ***描述在谈判或决策过程中,某个条件或因素是无法妥协的,一旦这个条件不满足,整个交易或计划就会被否决,即不可妥协的关键性因素词组分解deal - 交易,协议,大事,数量;发,交易,发牌。既可作名词,也可作动词breaker - break的变形,大浪,破坏者例句For us, having a 30-day payment term is a deal-breaker.对我们来说,30天的付款期限是一个不可妥协的条件。Staying within the budget is a deal-breaker for this project.在预算范围内完成是这个项目的决定性因素。
*** park the idea ***描述暂时搁置某个想法或建议,以便以后再讨论词组分解park - 公园,园区;停车,停放,寄放。既可作名词,也可作动词例句This is an interesting suggestion, but we are short on time. Let's park that idea for now and revisit it in the next meeting.这是一个有趣的建议,但我们时间不够。先暂时搁置这个想法,下次会议再讨论。We need more data to evaluate this proposal properly. Let's park that idea until we have all the information.我们需要更多数据来正确评估这个提案。先暂时搁置这个想法,直到我们有所有信息。++ 额外小分享 BONUS ++be short on time 时间紧迫short on - 欠缺,缺乏,缺少
*** green-light ***对某个项目、计划或行动给予批准或许可词组分解green - 绿色的,青葱的,不成熟的;绿色,绿地,绿色蔬菜。既可作形容词,也可作名词light - 光亮,光线,角度,日光,目光,灯;光线充足的,浅色的;点燃。既可作名词,也可作形容词、动词词组固定搭配get the green-light on something例句The management has green-lighted our proposal, so we can start the project next week.管理层已经批准了我们的提案,所以我们可以在下周开始项目。We've got the green light on the budget, so let's proceed with our marketing campaign.我们的预算已经获得批准,所以让我们继续进行营销活动。
*** think outside the box ***用来鼓励人们跳出常规思维,寻求创新和创造性的解决方案词组分解box - 箱子,盒子,方框例句To solve this problem, we need to think outside the box and come up with innovative ideas.要解决这个问题,我们需要跳出框框思考,提出创新的想法。Our current design isn’t standing out. Let's think outside the box to create something unique.我们目前的设计并不突出。让我们跳出框框思考,创造一些独特的东西。
*** off the hook ***两种主要的用法:一种是表示摆脱困境或责任,另一种是形容某事物非常受欢迎或热闹词组分解off - 离开,脱离,休息,在旁边,关掉,分隔;从...离开,偏离,来自,从...删去;关着的,不如意的。既可作副词,也可作介词、形容词hook - 挂钩,镰刀,诱惑;钩住,钓到例句I was supposed to lead the presentation, but John took over, so I'm off the hook now.我本来要负责演讲,但是约翰接手了,所以我现在脱身了。The new product launch event was off the hook! Everyone was talking about it.新品发布会非常热闹!每个人都在谈论它。
*** chin up ***鼓励某人在面对困难或挫折时保持积极乐观的态度词组分解chin - 下巴例句We may be facing challenges, but let's keep our chins up and find a solution.我们可能面临挑战,但让我们振作起来,找到解决办法。I know the results aren't what you expected, but chin up, you can improve with time and effort.我知道结果不是你预期的,但振作起来,你可以通过时间和努力来提高。
*** hit the spot ***描述某个东西非常合适或完美地满足了需求或期望词组分解hit - 击,击中得分,攻击,踩,到达,遇到;击中,受欢迎的,点击。既可作动词,也可作名词spot - 点,斑点,污渍,疤,地点,污点;看见,认出,沾上污渍。既可作名词,也可作动词例句I'm glad to hear that our solution really hit the spot for you.很高兴听到我们的解决方案非常合你的意。It seems that this training really hit the spot for our team.看起来这次培训非常符合我们团队的需求。
*** introduction 介绍 ***Rich Horwath, the founder and CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute, New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of eight strategic thinking books.*** the most strategic leaders excel in 4 disciplines ***stalk: 茎,柄;昂首阔步,潜行,慢慢接近dependent on: 受到某事物的影响或决定adapt to: 适应,改变strike: 击打,碰撞撞击,踢,突然想起,给人...某种印象,打动;罢工,袭击,不利因素dynamic: 充满活力的,动态的;动力,力学,动态reverse: 相反情况,背面;相反的,反面的;彻底转变,颠倒,倒转,倒车foundational: 基础的,基本的be equated with: 与...等同、相等survival: 存留,遗存,幸存者discipline: 纪律,惩罚,学科;训导calibrate: 校准,标定integral: 必需的,完整的,内置的in the face of: 面对sharpen: 磨快,使...更清晰,使...更敏锐,增强,加剧scan for: 搜索,寻找,浏览proactively: 前摄地,主动地 (proactive是其形容词形式)horizon: 地平线,范围,眼界material: 材料,布料,资料,内容;物质的,肉体的,重要的,决定性的flywheel: 飞轮lose sight of: 忽略,忘记
*** put the cart before the horse ***描述把事情的顺序搞反了,做事本末倒置词组分解cart - 大车,马车,手推车;运携带,用大车运送。既可作名词,也可作动词horse - 马例句Hiring new employees before we have a proper training program is putting the cart before the horse.在我们有一个合适的培训计划之前就招募新员工是本末倒置。We shouldn't put the cart before the horse. Let's complete the product development first before we start the marketing campaign.我们不应该本末倒置。让我们先完成产品开发,然后再开始市场推广
*** here and there ***描述某事物分散在各处、不集中,有零零散散,到处都是的意思词组分解here - 在这里,来了,此时,给,多见副词形式there - 在那里,多见副词形式例句We have encountered minor issues here and there, but nothing major.我们在各处遇到了一些小问题,但没有什么重大问题。There are some documents scattered here and there. Let's organise them properly.有些文件零零散散地放着。让我们把它们整理好。(scatter表示撒,辐射,到处放置的意思)
*** on par with ***描述某事物与另一事物在水平或质量上相等或相似词组分解par - 票面价值,标准杆数,通常水准例句Your performance this quarter is on par with our top performers.你这个季度的表现与我们最优秀的员工相当。Our new product is on par with the best in the market.我们的新产品与市场上最好的产品质量相当。
*** momentum ***用来描述某个项目、计划或行动快速推进的势头和动力例句Our project has gained significant momentum. Let's keep up the good work.我们的项目已经取得了显著的势头。让我们继续保持良好的工作。We need to capitalise on this momentum to boost our sales even further.我们需要利用这一势头,进一步提升我们的销售额。
*** aim for ***描述设定目标或努力达成某个目标词组分解aim - 把...对准,针对,瞄准,致力于;目的。既可作动词,也可作名词词组固定搭配aim for somethingaim for doing something例句This quarter, we aim for a 20% increase in sales.这个季度,我们的目标是销售额增长20%。We aim for completing the project by the end of the year.我们的目标是年底前完成这个项目。
*** organic growth ***描述企业通过内部提升销售、扩大客户基础等方式实现的自然增长,而不是通过收购或兼并其他公司来增长,即内生增长词组分解organic - 有机的,不施化肥的,器官的统一的growth - 成长,增长例句Our strategy focuses on organic growth by improving our product quality and customer service.我们的战略重点是通过提升产品质量和客户服务来实现内生增长。The company has experienced strong organic growth over the past year due to increased market demand.由于市场需求增加,公司在过去一年中经历了强劲的内生增长。
*** roll out ***推出新产品、服务或政策的过程词组分解roll - 滚动,卷起,翻转,弄翻;一卷,一沓,一管,肉卷。既可作动词,也可作名词词组固定搭配roll out something例句We are excited to roll out our new product line next month.我们很高兴将在下个月推出我们的新产品线。Next quarter, we will roll out a new benefits package for all employees.下个季度,我们将为所有员工推出新的福利计划。
*** hard stop ***描述某个会议或活动必须在特定时间结束,无法延长词组分解hard - 困难的,坚硬的,艰苦的,用力的,冷酷无情的,硬的;结实地,努力地,严重地。既可作形容词,也可作副词stop - 停止,停留,阻止,靠站;停止停留,标点符号。既可作动词,也可作名词例句I have a hard stop at 3 PM because of another meeting.我必须在下午3点结束,因为还有另一个会议。We need to have a hard stop on this phase by Friday to stay on track.我们必须在周五前完成这个阶段,以保持进度。
*** all ears ***表示某人正在认真听取他人的讲话,完全专注于对方所说的内容,洗耳恭听词组分解ear - 耳朵,听觉词组固定搭配be all ears例句I have some important news to share. Please be all ears.我有一些重要的消息要分享。请大家认真听。Tell me about your idea. I'm all ears.跟我说说你的想法吧。我洗耳恭听。
*** jump the gun ***描述在准备工作还没完成或时机不成熟时,过早地行动,操之过急词组分解jump - 跳,快速行动,吃惊,激增,翻过;跳,障碍物。既可作动词,也可作名词gun - 枪,炮,发令枪例句Launching the product now would be jumping the gun. We need to complete all testing phases first.现在发布产品就是操之过急。我们需要先完成所有测试阶段。We shouldn’t jump the gun on this project. Let’s ensure we have all the necessary resources first.我们不应该在这个项目上操之过急。让我们先确保所有必要的资源都到位。
*** introduction 介绍 ***Sanyin Siang, a CEO mentor and a professor at Duke University, where she leads the Coach K Leadership & Ethics Center at the Fuqua School of Business.*** identify and develop your natural strengths ***dread: 恐惧,可怕的事物;惧怕perfectionist: 完美主义者over-index: 过度指数化,超过预期或平均水平be conditioned to: 指一个人或动物经过反复训练或经验后,形成一种习惯或模式hone: 把...磨块,修饰species: 种,人种物种bias: 倾向,偏见,偏差,歧视evolutionarily: 从进化的角度来看 (evolutionary是其形容词形式)innate: 天生的,固有的discount: 折扣,贴现,不予考虑instinctive: 本能的,天生的energise: 激励,活跃,通电intrinsically: 本质上,就本身而言 (intrinsic是其形容词形式)inimitable: 无法效仿的miss out: 错过,错失set apart: 分开,将某物或其他事物区分开来,保留,突出,使显眼matchless: 无与伦比的peer: 同等地位的人,同龄人,相匹敌的人activate: 启动,触发,使活化pique: 使恼火,激起;恼怒lean into: 倾身靠近,全力投入revelatory: 启发性的stretch: 撑大,拉长,舒展,超越...界限,竭尽全力,变通;一段时间,伸展,弹性be aware of: 意识到,知道live up to: 达到,实现
*** headwinds / tailwinds ***用来描述在工作中遇到的阻力和助力。headwinds可以理解为逆风或阻力,而 tailwinds则可以理解为顺风或助力词组分解wind - 风,影响,趋势;绕,上发条。既可作名词,也可作动词tail - 尾部,屁股例句Our project is facing significant headwinds due to regulatory changes.由于法规变更,我们的项目面临着巨大的阻力。The new government policies are providing strong tailwinds for our industry.新的政府政策为我们的行业提供了强大的助力。
*** at capacity ***描述某个地方或系统已经达到最大负荷,无法再接纳更多的东西或任务词组分解capacity - 容纳能力,产能,能力,职位,功率例句Our team is currently at capacity, so we cannot take on any additional projects at the moment.我们的团队目前已经满负荷运转,所以现在无法再接手新的项目。The meeting room is at capacity. You'll have to join the next session.会议室已经满了。你得参加下一场会议。
*** keep up the good work ***用来鼓励某人继续保持良好的工作表现,即再接再厉,继续努力词组分解keep up - 跟上,保持同样步伐,持续不停,继续下去例句You've done an excellent job on the recent project. Keep up the good work!你在最近的项目中表现非常出色。继续保持!I really appreciate your help on this task. Keep up the good work!我非常感谢你在这项任务上的帮助。继续保持!
*** behind schedule ***描述某个项目、任务或计划进度落后,未能按时完成词组分解behind - 在背后,留在远处;在...的后面,作为...的原因;支持,落后。既可作副词,也可作介词schedule - 时刻表,计划,日程安排;安排。既可作名词,也可作动词例句Unfortunately, we are behind schedule due to some unexpected technical issues.不幸的是,由于一些意外的技术问题,我们的进度落后了。The development is behind schedule, but we are working overtime to catch up.开发进度落后了,但我们正在加班赶上进度。
*** out of the office ***一个人暂时不在办公室,通常用于请假、外出开会或出差等情况,可缩写为 ”ooo”词组分解office - 办公室,办事处,仪式,职位例句I am currently out of the office and will return on Monday.我现在不在办公室,将于周一返回。I will be out of the office tomorrow for a conference. Please email me if you need anything, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.我明天要去参加会议,不在办公室。
*** expedite ***加快某个过程或任务的进行,使其更快完成例句We need to expedite the approval process to meet the deadline.我们需要加快审批流程以赶上截止日期。The client has requested an urgent delivery, so we need to expedite the shipping process.客户要求紧急交付,所以我们需要加快发货流程。
*** pencil in ***描述暂时安排某个活动或会议,可能会有变动词组分解pencil - 铅笔,光束;用铅笔写。既可作名词,也可作动词例句Let's pencil in a meeting for next Monday at 10 AM, and we can confirm it closer to the date.让我们暂定下周一上午10点开会,日期临近时再确认。Can we pencil in a tentative meeting for next week and finalise the details later?我们可以暂定下周见面,稍后再确认具体细节吗?(tentative表示暂时的,暂定的,临时的)