9. First Business Trip 第一次出差

John: I can’t attend the meeting in Washington. I’ve proposed you as the most able substitute.

我不能去华盛顿参加会议了，我已经推荐你去参加这次会议了。

Mary: But I’ve never been on a business trip before!

可是我以前从来没有出过差。

John: It’s easy enough. Just make sure you keep track of all your expenses. The accounting department will reimburse you for all your meals and travel expenses.

很简单。只要做好一切费用的记录就行了。财务部门会报销所有的餐费和差旅费。

Mary: So the company will pay for everything?

就是说，所有费有都由公司出吗?

John: Yes, but when you send in your expense report, you also have to file a report summarizing your trip. It’s not just a big vacation, you know.

是的。只不过。申请报销时你还得附上出差的说明。出差可不是放大假。

Mary: That sounds good. But what do you want me to do there?

不错。我在那里该干什么?

John: I’ve already paved the way. You just have to give a presentation on what our products are. I will do the follow-up and close the sale.

我已经都安排好了。你只要做一个产品介绍。我还做后续的工作并完成销售。

a business trip 出差

keep track of 跟踪，记录

expenses 费用

reimburse 报销

paved the way 铺平道路，做好准备

follow-up 后续工作