B2 · Thinking & opinions (3)

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

Pengurus akaun itu menyelesaikan masalah pengebilan dalam satu panggilan telefon.

Most complaints are resolved within two working days.

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

Syarikat itu tahu bahawa reputasi produknya ialah aset terpentingnya.

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.

Jawatankuasa itu memilih tiga orang penceramah untuk persidangan itu.

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

Para saintis tidak menemui bukti bahawa ubat baharu itu berkesan.

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

Penyata belanjawan itu akan memberi pengurus sedikit perspektif tentang di mana kos menjalankan perniagaan itu berpunca.

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 mendapati bahawa perakaunan yang tepat memberinya gambaran realistik tentang hala tuju kewangan perniagaannya.

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

Memandangkan isu-isu yang tinggal bukan keutamaan, kumpulan itu memutuskan untuk memindahkannya ke agenda minggu hadapan.

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 bergantung pada ulasan restoran dalam surat khabar 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 berbincang, akhirnya mereka menyelesaikan pertikaian itu.

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

Ada kemungkinan yang munasabah bahawa hutangnya akan dilangsaikan.

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.

Kerajaan telah melancarkan skim baharu untuk membantu keluarga menjimatkan tenaga di rumah.

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

Ramai orang menganggapnya sebagai pemain terbaik dalam pasukan itu.

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

Kami menghantar kepada pelanggan satu cadangan terperinci dengan tiga pilihan harga.

The proposal was accepted after one round of changes.

She could not recall his name.

Dia tidak dapat mengingati nama lelaki itu.

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

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

Dia tidak melabur dalam 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 pasukan yang baharu akan diadakan minggu depan.

She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad.

Dia tetap amat menentang idea untuk berpindah ke luar negara.

They are totally opposed to abortion.

The outcome of the election was surprising.

Keputusan pilihan raya itu amat mengejutkan.