ラジオビジネス英語 Interview(3-4)
2月28日(金)
Brett considers himself to have been fortunate to do something in his career. What is it?
-Finding incredible people in different countries that share a passion for technology.
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One way you describe yourself is a startup advisor having expertise in bringing new products to the global market. Could you tell us a bit about it, please?
-I really enjoy working with small companies where there's people that are very passionate about what they do. I've had the experience of working for larger companies. The first one I mentioned was, you know, hundreds of thousands of people, and some of others have been there tens of thousands of people, but I really like to work with small group of people that can be very passionate and very motivated to make a significant change in the world. And leading a sales team requires hiring people all over the world and so I've been very fortunate in my career to find incredible people in many different countries that share a passion for technology. Today, I have employees that are on the sales team in Japan and Korea and China and in Europe, in the US. And these all people, they are very passionate technologist and really want to bring new technologies to the world. And I think that's really great. Because of this, I've also made a lot of friends around the world, so, you know, when I go to Japan, I have some of my favorite restaurants and I get to meet some of my friends if I'm lucky to visit them and have dinner together and so this is very exciting for me. But in addition to my full-time job, I try to also work with very small startup companies. And there are usually companies that have 10 or 20 employees. And the goal for me is to help them turn their technologies and their ideas into products and then bring these products to market whether it's in the US or Europe or Japan and this may mean helping them understand a marketing strategy or sales strategy. But even might mean helping them sort out some of the cultural differences. Uh, sometimes it's as simple as when you travel to Japan, please take the Narita express to Yokohama and here's a good hotel you can stay in. So sometimes it's quite simple but sometimes it's also a little bit more advanced. So I really enjoy that aspect of .. um, of helping these companies and one thing I've learned is that sometimes form the outside it's easier to see what a company can either change or maybe improve than it is when you're inside the company. So that's a really ah interesting away from to stend some time.
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expertise
Expert knowledge or expert skill sets. An example would be, all of the candidates are good but his expertise in marketing could help us with our next project. This means that the candidate possesses a unique high level of knowledge and skill. Common examples include medical expertise, technical expertise, legal expertise, and so on.
hundreds of thousands of
More than one hundred thousands =100,000. But less than one million =1,000,000. Six figures. Brett talked about the sizes of companies he's worked for. The first one employed hundreds of thousands of people. Very big. He also worked for other companies that had tens of thousands of people, or more than ten thousands but less than 100,000, which would be five figures. 10,000.
motivated
Determined, having drive or ambition for something, eager to do something. Brett mentioned that he likes working with people who are motivated to make significant changes in the world or very enthusiastic about making significant changes. Another example would be a motivated employee. We can tell that this would be someone who is a hard worker who wants to do a good job.
Turn into
A turn into B means to change form from A to B. To make A into B. If you raise the temperature, you can turn water into a gas. If the temperature is freezing, you can turn water into ice. Bress talked about turning technologies and ideas into products. meaning to transform the technologies and ideas into products.
sort out を解決する
To figure out or to organize to resolve a problem successfully or come to an understanding. Brett talked about helping people in his company. Sort out some of the cultural differences. This means helping people understand and overcome those cultural differences. Another example would be, I was having computer problems but I called IT and we got it sorted out. This means we got it all fixed.
aspect
A perspective. A part of something or feature of something. A way of thinking about something. Especially if it's a complicated topic. Mr. Klein said I really enjoy that aspect of helping these companies. meaning I really enjoy that part of helping these companies. Another example is, this is an exciting pitch, but we will have to consider the financial aspect or the financial angles before we can move forward.
*financial
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open up
Working with a diverse team opens up a world of new perspectives and ideas.
push one's limits
Enthusiastic teammates inspire you to push your limits and strive for excellence.
bring energy
Collaborating with enthusiastic people brings energy to the project.
broaden
Learning from the unique experiences of diverse co-workers broadens your own skills and knowledge.
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Sometimes form the outside it's easier to see what a company can either change or maybe improve than it is when you're inside the company.
ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson(80)
2月27日(木)
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Subject: Date set for office relocation to Shibuya.
Hi all,
We'd like to inform you that the move is scheduled to take place on Friday September 20th. Our IT and administrative teams are working diligently to ensure a smooth relocation process. We're excited about the opportunities that our new location will bring and looking forward to creating events together in our new space.
Thank you for continued support.
Regards,
Yuri
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- I'm just wondering when we should inform our clients about the relocation.
- Any idea when we should give our clients the heads up about the office move?
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Hi Yri,
Thanks for the update. We're thrilled about this exciting new chapter for our company. I'm just wondering when we should inform our clients about the relocation. I'll follow your lead.
Regards,
Jing
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Hi team,
Just a heads up that our office will be closed during Obon week from Tuesday, the 13th to Friday, the 16th of August. Make sure to sort out any necessary arrangements beforehand to accommodate the closure. If you have any urgent matters, feel free to contact me.
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Make sure to sort out any necessary arrangements beforehand to accommodate the closure.
*accommodate 対応させる
To take into consideration or make adjustments for; allow for
The expression such as just a heads up. That's a shortened version of this is just a heads up.
- I'll make sure to take care of any necessary arrangements to accommodate the closure.
- I'll remember to make the necessary arrangements to adjust to the closure.
Got it. Thanks for the heads up. I'll make sure to take care of any necessary arrangements to accommodate the closure. If any urgent matters come up, I'll be sure to reach out.
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- Please remember to submit your timesheets by Friday afternoon.
- Please review and sign the updated company policies by the end of the month.
- Please clear out any personal items from the kitchen as it'll be undergoing maintenance tomorrow.
- We've updated the procedures for booking conference rooms.
- Please prepare your self-assessment from in advice to be ready for the performance review.
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Jenny, today's topic was informing administrative matters to the team. Do you have any advice?
-Well, informing isn't always just about notification. In many cases such as in the emails we discussed today, a sender might ask their team about an action. It's important create a space where team members feel comfortable with any changes or actions. Today's emails are great templates for how to navigate these situations. Especially if you're concerned about sounding too pushy or cold.
-That's certainly true.
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*accommodate
*assessment
*diligent
ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson(79)
2月26日(水)
The lunch is nearing its end. Michio is trying to gather information about the CEO from Emma in advance.
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In what sense is Sam a typical American?
-He's willing to take risks, push boundaries and seek out new opportunities.
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By the way, do you have any useful info on the new CEO? I know Samuel's profile, but I've never met him before. It'd be nice to have some prior knowledge.
-Well, I can't just give away information for free.
-Oh, come on, Emma.
-I'm only joking. I'd say Sam is a typical American business man. He's willing to take risks, push boundaries and seek out new opportunities. So show your passion and ambition. He'll appreciate that. Honestly, I think you are fine just the way you are.
-Thank you, Emma. It helps a lot. Well, we'd better get going. Thanks for bringing me to such a wonderful place.
-The pleasure is mine. Let's explore how to put our ideas into action.
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prior knowledge
give away
push boundaries 可能性を広げる
seek out <- more active than just seek
get going
put into action
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put ... into action
- Let's explore how to put our ideas into action.
- It's time to put the plan into action and see how it performs in the real world.
- We're ready to put our customer's suggestions into action.
- Let's investigate how we can execute our ideas.
- Let's see how we can roll out our concept.
*roll out : 水平展開する
execute
[ˈɛksəˌkjut]
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- That's valuable information. So, whatever he asks me, I'll assure him that I can do it.
- I can't just take such valuable information for free. Can I? Next time you come to Tokyo, I'll treat you to a delicious Japanese meal.
- Maybe I'll change my name to Passion Ambition, then.
Jenny, if you were in ..'s position, how would you react to Emma's humor?
-If Emma were joking to me that she would need something in exchange for information, I might say something like
Oh, so how much info will this lucky paper clip get me?
or You drive a hard bargain. Bye... and pretend to walk away.
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*bargain
*will...get me?:「~は私にもたらすだろうか?」
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson(78)
2月25日(火)
Emma informs Michio about the career aspirations of local employees leaving Michio a little surprised by her frankness.
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In which countries do career driven individuals tend to prefer to work?
-They tend to favor the US or other European countries.
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The situation here in London might differ a bit from Asia. Of course, everyone wants to go to Tokyo and enjoy Japanese food and so on. So temporary training opportunities are a plus, but when it comes to living and working in Japan, some of the more career driven individuals tend to favor the US or other European countries.
-Wow, that's rather unexpected, but thanks for being honest.
-I'm glad you understand. Sorry, I didn't want to dampen the mood, but I thought it was important to be honest.
-Not a problem.
-I've never tasted such a delicious apple crumble. How's yours?
-This tiramisu melts in my mouth. I'm really into Italian desserts lately.
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dessert <> desert
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temporary
be a plus
career driven -> environment driven/ family driven
favor
dampen the mood
melt : melts in my mouth
be into
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dampen the mood
dampen
[ˈdæmpən]
I didn't want to dampen the mood.
- The supporters' yelling dampened the mood of the football match.
- The news dampened the mood of the stock market.
- I didn't want spoil the mood.
- We didn't intend to sour the mood.
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Is the reason for choosing the West over Tokyo simply a career related issue? Are there concerns such as languages or cultural differences at work?
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If children's education is a concern, we could provide more information on things like international schools. What do you think?
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If career-minded business people intend to go to Asia, would their preference be for Hong Kong or Singapore rather than Tokyo?
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Would their preference be for Hong Kong?
-> one's preference is for ...
- have a preference for: ~を好む
- 例:I have a preference for tea over coffee.
- express a preference: 好みを表明する
- 例:She expressed a preference for a quiet evening at home.
- preference for A over B: BよりもAを好む
- 例:My preference for cats over dogs.
ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson(77)
2月24日(月)
Michio and Emma's conversation turns to the career aspirations of local employees in the UK. Michio is surprised by Emma's unexpected statement.
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What additional offerings does the head office provide for overseas employees aside from training?
-They provide opportunities to work in Tokyo.
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Emotional connection. That's that. What about their career development?
- The training in Tokyo plays an important role in motivating our staff. It helps them understand the organization and activities at the head office.
-That's great to here. We'er planning to expand training opportunities for overseas employees at HQ even further, and we're actively offering chances to work in Tokyo as well.
-Regarding internal job offers for head office positions, the idea is appealing to certain individuals, but not to everyone. Honestly, for others, it may not be as enticing as those in Tokyo think.
-Are you suggesting that people in London aren't interested in working in Tokyo? Actually, we receive numerous applications from our Asian base.
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That's that. それでおしまいだ
-> (and) that's that
That is final; the issue is settled or completed.
play a role
HQ -> headquarters
enticing-> enticing smell of fresh bread. 魅力的な
numerous
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play an important role
- The training in Tokyo plays an important role in motivating our staff.
- Financial planning plays an important role in securing a stable future.
- Renewable energy plays an important role in tackling climate change.
- Training in Tokyo is instrumental in motivating our staff.
*be instrumental in に重要な役割を果たしている
instrumental
-serving as a means or influence; helpful
助けになって. 手段になって, 重要な
- Training in Tokyo is vital in fostering motivation among our staff.
*vital -> crucial / instrumental -> extremely important
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- It may not be enticing as those as in Tokyo think.
The training consisted more of listening to lectures than of being interactive. Ans some of the participants may have felt that their opinions weren't listened to very well.
consist of (something) から構成される;で構成される
To be made up of (something).
<> consist in (something)〈帰着する, 左右される〉・有る, 存する
To have something be the sole, primary, or most important element or aspect.
*more of ... than of ...
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Surprisingly, the board members also showed up at the welcome reception, but they were only in the venue for the first five minutes and left before the participants realized it. The participants said it would have been better if they had had the opportunity to speak to them directly.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Interview(3-3)
2月21日(金)
What issues is likely to arise in many countries with the spread of AI?
-The issue will be about how much power the computers use.
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-AI semiconductors are recently a hot topic. Brett-san, how will AI affect the semiconductor industry? What are the challenges that the industry faces?
-Thank you for this question. You know, artificial intelligence's .. is certainly something that's going to change the game in nearly every market including the semiconductor industry. Uh, semiconductors and computer processors are absolutely critical for artificial intelligence. Some everyday examples of artificial intelligence might be the digital assistance that are on your phone, the smart home device that helps you manage your thermostat in your house or self-driving cars for instance. Each of these has a number of key concepts that's associated with it. So these artificially intelligent systems, we need to learn from large data sets to build them. They need to have pattern recognition and they need to be good at decision making and each one of these items requires an incredible amount of data processing capabilities. Um, so that means that there's processing power or computer processing power, which is what we do in accordance right now. So there's a number of big challenges that are associated as well. So these electronics that we build need to perform even faster to handle these large data sets. And I think in many countries around the world, there'll be a huge concern about how much power these computers are using. And so, fortunately, the technology that we're building with the computer processor, which is also often called the CPU. It's critical in each of these tasks and what we're trying to do for our customers is allow them to customize these computer processors to give them a big advantage on their products by improving the data processing performance, but also trying to help them with power reduction. So, the goal is to try to be very very efficient but allow these high capabilities in terms of the amount of data that can be processed quickly.
-I see. Could you give us an example what you mean by power reduction?
-Well, you know, if you put your smartphone in your pocket, you don't want it to be like a heater or you don't want it to melt.
-Yes.
-So as it's doing incredible things, maybe it's processing your voice or maybe it's doing some camera work, you want to make sure that it does it very efficiently and doesn't use a lot of power in terms of heat, but that also when we all plug our car in at night or we plug our smartphone in, that is not drawing too much power off of the electrical grid, which also cause problems.
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change the game
Change the game to change the way things are done in a big way.
thermostat
A thermostat is a device used to control and regulate temperature, especially in buildings with central heating and cooking. These types of thermostats are usually small devices that are attached to a wall, where you can view and adjust the temperature of the home.
be associated with
pattern recognition
In terms of engineering, pattern recognition or PR refers to the processes of detecting patterns or regularities in data and the ability to continue building upon those patterns. It can also classify that information into categories. Pattern recognition has many applications. An example is when you take a picture of someone with a smartphone and it uses pattern recognition to see if it matches any of the faces it knows.
incredible
In this case, incredible means a large amount of something or extraordinary. Brett talked about items that require an incredible amount of data processing capabilities. Meaning a huge amount of data processing capabilities at a level that may be difficult to believe or imagine.
CPU
A CPU is a computer processor. It stands for central processing unit. It's the hardware that functions as the brain of the computer.
melt
If something melts, it changes from a solid into a liquid due to high heat.
draw ... off of
To draw A off of B means to withdraw or to get A from B. Brett mentioned drawing power off of the electrical grid. This means taking power or removing power from the electrical grid.
electrical grid 電力網
Grids in this case are conductors that distribute resources like electricity to consumers. An electrical grid is a network of electricity.
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remain challenging -> remain a challenge
AI has made significant progress in analyzing human emotions, but empathy and cultural nuances remain challenging.
personalize user experiences
It's amazing that AI driven recommendation systems have changed the way we shop online by personalizing user experiences.
spark debate
The rise of AI has sparked debates about ethics, particularly regarding privacy.
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- Machine learning algorithms have enabled computers to learn from data and make predictions.
*algorithm(s
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Artificial intelligence is certainly something that's going to change the game in nearly every market including the semiconductor industry
ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson(76)
2月20日(木)
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Subject: Victoria project delay in project timeline
Dear Project members,
I regret to inform you that we've encountered an unexpected delay in our project timeline. The delay primarily comes from constraints in human resources. For further details, please refer to the attached materials. Our new estimated launch date is May 31st 2025. We understand that this news may disrupt your plans, but we appreciate your continued support as we navigate this challenging situation together.
Regards,
Yoshida Yuri
Head of the Victoria project
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- Am I correct in understanding that ....
Am I correct in understanding that the cost will be within the initial budget? - Just to clarify, are we expecting the costs to fall within the initial budget?
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Dear Yuri,
Thank you for the update. It was rather unexpected, but I understand that such occurrences are not uncommon in this tight labor market. Am I correct in understanding that the cost will be within the initial budget? I just wanted to confirm before reporting it internally.
Regards,
Ben
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Subject: JFLP update
Dear Project members,
I wanted to provide a quick update on the progress of the project. We've made significant strides in planning the events for the next three years. Please review the attached report for more details.
Thank you once again for your commitment to social contribution.
Together, I'm confident we'll deliver exceptional results.
Best regards,
Yoshida Yuri
Secretariat JFLP
* make significant strides ( + in ...)
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- Please let me know if there's anything specific I can do.
- If there's a particular area where I can assist, please feel free to inform me.
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Hi Yuri,
Thank you for the exciting update on the project. It's fantastic to hear that everyone's contributions are bearing fruit. Please let me know if there's anything specific I can do.
Warm regards,
Elsa
*bear bruit
*warm
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- We are in the final stages of setting up a fundraising scheme.
*in the final stages (+of ...)
*fundraising scheme - The budget alocation for the project remains on track.
*budget alocation
*remain on track 予定通り - We've completed 70 percent of the required tasks ahead of schedule.
*ahead of schedule 予定より早く - A few challenges have come to light, but we've developed action plans to address them.
*develop 策定する
*come to light 明らかになる
ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson(74)
2月18日(火)
Michio and Emma are discussing solutions to employee turnover. Emma shows Michio some statistics.
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What are the two factors that have made employee engagement low in the UK?
-Uncertainty around Brexit and the pandemic.
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Keeping employees on board is even tougher than bringing them in.
-Exactly. I believe the key is employee engagement. It's about our staff contributing to organizational goals and feeling fulfilled. Michio, these statistics show the percentage of employees who feel rewarded at work.
-Let me have a look. Hmm, interesting. the UK is among the lowest in the Europe. Any idea why?
-Uncertainty around Brexit and the pandemic adding to the turmoil. That's how I see it. A double whammy. Hopefully, this doesn't apply to our company. Just curious, which countries scored the highest.
-The U.S came out on top. The difference with the UK is as much as 20 percent.
-Quite a gap, isn't it?
-Oh, here comes the meal.
Hmm. fancy fish and chips.
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keep ... on board
employee engagement
fulfilled
feel rewarded
turmoil
a double whammy ダブルパンチ ->a triple whammy
apply to
just curious ちなみに
fancy
whammy 悪運をもたらす超自然力
-A supernatural spell for subduing an adversary; a hex-A serious or devastating setback
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Just curious, ...
- Just curious, which country scored the highest?
- Just curious, what inspired you to pursue a career in medicine?
- Just curious, how do you unwind after a long day at work?
Out of curiosity, which country had the highest score?
I'm wondering which country got the highest score.
-> score, had, got + ... score
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Any idea, why?
Just curious, which countries scored the highest.
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The numbers for the UK are indeed quite low. What changes have occurred from before to after Brexit?
*数字 numbers・figures
*「from before to after」「以前から以後まで」「〜前〜後」
The atmosphere of the city changed from before to after the Olympic Games.
My feelings for him changed from before to after I learned the truth.
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The US economy is doing well, so it makes sense that it's somewhat higher. What other thing might be at play?
*at play 影響を及ぼして
-> Active or existing as something to be considered.
ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson(73)
2月17日(月)
Michio is traveling to London to discuss the global HR structure.
He prepares for the meetings over lunch with Emma, the local HR manager.
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What kind of challenges is Emma facing?
-She's facing challenges with retaining global talent.
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Here we are. The Thames modern restaurant.
-Wow, what a view! We can see Saint Paul's Cathedral across the Thames right in front of us. I visited the art gallery a few times but I've never dimed at this restaurant. I'm glad you like the view. Not bad on a sunny day, right?
-Yes, it's breathtaking. I wish we could relax and discuss art for a while, but we have to prepare for the meeting with the CEO.
-Yes, back to reality.
-So, Emma, it seems like you're facing challenges with retaining global talent.
-Yes, unfortunately. The competition is intense and we are constantly under pressure to keep our top talent.
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across -> across the Thames
dine -> dine out
breathtaking
face challenges
retain
talent 人材 -> global talent
under pressure
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under pressure
- We're constantly under pressure to keep our top talent.
- The baseball player excels under pressure delivering his best performances in crucial moments.
*excel 卓越した能力を発揮する - My team was under pressure to meet the tight deadline.
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- We constantly feel the weight to keep our top performance.
*feel the weight 重圧を感じる - The pressure is always on to retain our most valuable staff.
*the pressure in on + to ..
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I wish we could relax and discuss art for a while, but ...
Jane Austen? She's one of my favorite authors. We need at least an hour to talk about that. So let's save it for lunch.
Oh, that theme park. I was hoping to go with my family too. Tell me a bit about it after the meeting.
Wow... a meditation and yoga holiday in Sri Lanka? I'm very interested. So, tell me more about it later.
* so, let's get to down to business, shall we?
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I love visiting galleries and museums, but besides the National Gallery, do you have any recommendations for places to explore in London?
-Absolutely. Why don't my hidden Gemes is? The William Morris Gallery. Morris is a celebrated British textile designer of the 19th century. And the gallery is nestled in the beautiful house where he once lived. I love his intricate textile designs, vibrant floral patterns and the rich pallet of colors.
-Oh, wow. Thanks. I'll have to check it out.
ラジオビジネス英語 Interview(3-2) 2月14日(金)
8月9日(金) Brett Cline
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What was the semiconductor market like when Brett joined the industry?
-The market was advancing very rapidly.
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You've been working in the semiconductor industry for more than 25 years. You’re almost like a walking encyclopedia in a sense. Could you briefly explain to us about the semiconductor industry and how it has grown and where it is at now?
-Thank you. Yes, actually, now it's been more than 30 years I believe, but I'm far from expert in the area. No that's okay. I benefited from the work that many of the founders of the semiconductor industry pioneered long before I was there. So, while I've been doing this for quite some time, I'm still not an expert and it will take probably maybe another 30 years, but when I look back, it's amazing how much things have changed over the 30 years. At the time I joined the industry, which is in the mid-90s. The semiconductor market was advancing very rapidly. Off course I was quite young and I was only beginning to learn what was possible. 30 years later I'm completely amazed at the transformation that's happened. Just think about the electronics that we're using today, and how much they've changed over the last 30 years whether it's the TV sets that we are using to watch television, or the airplanes we are flying on, or the cars that we are driving. Uh, you know, back then there was no such thing as a smart phone or at least not a modern smartphone and there was no self-driving cars and there was no artificial intelligence at least for practical dailies/daily use. In 1994, we were still watching big bulky TV sets and the smart phones that we know of today, they were released 13 years later. So, in many ways this change in the market is exactly what I expected. The semiconductor industry has always had great innovation that enabled incredible new products and systems. Off course I couldn't have and no one could maybe completely anticipate the products that have come. But I think the semiconductor market has grown in such a way that's allowed these products to be built and the innovation is really incredible over those 30 years.
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walking encyclopedia
A walking encyclopedia is a person who has extensive knowledge, almost as if they were accessing an encyclopedia with their mind. And example would be, I can ask my teacher anything about history and he always gives the correct information. He's like a walking encyclopedia. In the same sense, a walking dictionary is a person who has a big vocabulary. They also know the definitions of words, and can provide a linguistic perspective.
benefit from
To benefit from something means to receive an advantage or something useful from it. Benefits are advantages or things that help us. An example would be, we benefit from GPS technology. This means that GPS is useful to us and make our lives easier. In other words, GPS technology gives us benefits.
pioneer
The noun pioneer is someone who is the first to explore an area or discover something such as a new technology that opens doors for others. This also provides an opportunity for further exploration and learning. To pioneer as a verb, means to act like a pioneer in opening up new opportunities and providing the groundwork for further innovation. Brett said that he benefited from the work that founders of the semiconductor pioneered, meaning that those founders gave him a strong foundation or a head start in acquiring information on semiconductors.
bulky
Large or heavy in an inconvenient way. Awkward. Clunky. Cumbersome. Brett talked about bulky TVs from the 1990s and before. Compared to TVs from this decade, those bulky TV sets would seem unsightly, too big and rather heavy.
innovation
New technologies or developments, new ideas or methods. Innovations can also refer to new product or services that are original state-of- the-art or cutting edge.
enable
To enable means to make something possible for someone or something. To cause an effect to happen. Brett said the semiconductor industry has always had great innovations that have enabled incredible new products and new systems. This means that the semiconductor industry had great innovations or novel development of new products and ideas that have enabled or provided the basis for incredible new products and systems.
anticipate
To predict, to imagine or expect what will happen. In example would be, we've prepared extensively. So, I don't anticipate any problems with our presentation. This means the person doesn't foresee any problems. Anticipate can have a nuance of optimism depending on the context. For example, we anticipate a big turnout for tonight's big event. This means, they predict there will be a big turnout and they're looking forward to it.
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revolutionize
The advent of the internet revolutionized communication, connecting people across the globe instantaneously.
*advent : 出現, 到来
change the landscape
This new e-commerce platform is set to change the retail landscape while offering greater convenience to consumers.
create a paradigm shift
Blockchain technology has created a paradigm shift for secure and transparent transactions.
paradigm
[ˈpɛrəˌdaɪm]
a paradigm shift
a radical change in underlying beliefs or theory
paradigm
例, 典型, パラダイム
A set of assumptions, concepts, values, and practices that constitutes a way of viewing reality for the community that shares them, especially in an intellectual discipline.
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- The development of the smartphone transformed the way we access information and communicate.
- I'm completely amazed at the transformation that's happened.
instantaneously
Instantly means at once or immediately.
Instantaneously means happening so soon (in relation to something else) that no delay is perceptible.
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for quite some time
長い間
It's been quite some time.