B2 · Thinking & opinions (3)

The account manager resolved the billing problem in one phone call.

Manajer akun tersebut menyelesaikan masalah penagihan hanya dalam satu kali telepon.

Most complaints are resolved within two working days.

The company knew that the reputation of its products was the most important asset it had

Perusahaan tahu bahwa reputasi produknya adalah aset terpenting yang dimilikinya.

Even though the salesperson showed me a product I had never heard of, I bought it because of the good reputation of the manufacturer

The committee selected three speakers for the conference.

Panitia memilih tiga pembicara untuk konferensi itu.

The scientists found no proof that the new drug was effective.

Para ilmuwan tidak menemukan bukti bahwa obat baru itu efektif.

The budget statement will give the manager some perspective on where the costs of running the business are to be found

Pernyataan anggaran akan memberi manajer perspektif tentang di mana biaya menjalankan bisnis dapat ditemukan.

Joseph's accountant gave him some perspective as well as some data on how much he could expect to earn in his first year in business

Stefano found that an accurate accounting gave him a realistic idea of his business's financial direction

Stefano menemukan bahwa akuntansi yang akurat memberinya gambaran realistis tentang arah keuangan bisnisnya.

Realistic expectations are important when you review your financial statements

Since the remaining issues were not a priority, the group decided to move them to the next week's agenda

Karena masalah yang tersisa bukan prioritas, kelompok memutuskan untuk memindahkannya ke agenda minggu depan.

The manager was ineffective because she was unable to set priorities

I seldom rely on the restaurant reviews in the paper when choosing a restaurant

Saya jarang mengandalkan ulasan restoran di surat kabar ketika memilih restoran.

I have always relied on the restaurant advice this guidebook gives

After hours of discussion, they finally settled the argument.

Setelah berjam-jam berdiskusi, mereka akhirnya menyelesaikan perselisihan itu.

There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid.

Ada prospek yang masuk akal bahwa hutang-hutangnya akan dibayar.

A place in the semi-finals is in prospect (= likely to happen).

The government has launched a new scheme to help families save energy at home.

Pemerintah meluncurkan program baru untuk membantu keluarga menghemat energi di rumah.

Many people regard him as the best player in the team.

Banyak orang menganggapnya sebagai pemain terbaik di tim itu.

We sent the client a detailed proposal with three pricing options.

Kami mengirimkan proposal terperinci kepada klien dengan tiga pilihan harga.

The proposal was accepted after one round of changes.

She could not recall his name.

Dia tidak bisa mengingat namanya.

‘It was on a Thursday in March,’ he recalled.

He doesn't invest in the arms industry on principle.

Dia tidak berinvestasi di industri senjata atas dasar prinsip.

I refuse to lie about it; it's against my principles.

The selection of the new team leader will take place next week.

Pemilihan ketua tim yang baru akan dilakukan minggu depan.

She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad.

Dia tetap sangat menentang gagasan pindah ke luar negeri.

They are totally opposed to abortion.

The outcome of the election was surprising.

Hasil pemilu itu mengejutkan.