F2F Class Notes 5th January (Tony)
I handle rescheduling
I settle the schedule conflicts
temporary adj. – only lasts a short time
eg: “This is just a temporary position for me.”
temporarily adv. – not a permanently
eg: “So, you’re just here temporarily?”
will you go back for good? (forever, an indefinite time)
No, I’m just going back to visit, then I’m (coming) back to Shanghai.
the last straw – the last thing to make something become too much. From when horses would carry straw on their backs, and if you put too much straw, the horse would fall over.”
eg: “She broke his heart and he passed away. It was the last straw, after he lost his job and his home.”
Quote – a suggested price
eg: “Every day I deal with several price quotes from different suppliers.”
match – a person or thing that equals or resembles another in some respect.
eg: “If other suppliers can match the quality of the product for a cheaper price, we will go with them.”
Grammar
the same quality as the original supplier
Pronunciation
Quote – Kwoh te
temporarily – tem puh rar a lee
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