Business Partner (B1 3.3.2) – Negotiating Shipment Dates

Level 3Business Partner2:51

Step 1: Vocabulary

Meet the key words used in this clip. Mark the ones you already know to focus on the new ones.

M
meet a deadline/miːt ə ˈdedlaɪn/B2
hoàn thành đúng hạn
In this lesson: finish a task or project by the time it needs to be completed
compromise/ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/B2
thỏa hiệp
In this lesson: find a solution where both sides give up something to reach an agreement
flexibility/ˌfleksəˈbɪləti/B2
tính linh hoạt
In this lesson: the ability to change or adapt easily
M
My hands are tied.
I am unable to make changes because the situation is not in my control.
C
components
parts of a larger thing
C
cover the costs
pay for something
G
get back to (you)
respond or reply to (you)
C
clear (the schedule)
approve (the schedule)
R
room to maneuver
the ability to change or adjust plans, flexibility
S
straight away
immediately, without delay
container/kənˈteɪnər/A2
đồ để đựng
In this lesson: a large metal box that is carried by ships and trucks (lorries) to transport goods (a shipping container)
T
That could work.
That might be a good solution.
C
cubic meters
a measurement of volume in meters (m 3 )

Tip: Knowing the words before you listen makes the clip far easier to follow.