Inquiring about products-(询问产品)
A:You seem to be interested in our new J7 cellular telephone. Would you like to know more about it?
您似乎对我们新型的J7 行动电话很感兴趣。您想知道更多的信息吗?
B:Yes, I would. What does this button here do?
是的,我想知道。这里这个按钮是作什么用的?
A:That button is for our call screening function. It allows you to identify the caller before you answer the call.
那个按钮是来电显示功能。它可以让您在接电话之前先知道是谁来电。
B:What else can you tell me about this phone?
这个电话还有什么其它功能吗?
A:This special phone utilizes state-of-the-art technology to bring you several unique functions in addition to the call screening feature.
这个特殊的电话除了来电显示的特色外,还运用最新科技提供您几项独特的功能。
B:So, what are the unique functions?
是什么独特的功能呢?
state-of-the-art的解释
A:Oh, it's loaded with them. If you are outside of your service area, this cell phone can still receive messages.
喔,功能有很多。就算你在系统服务区外,这支大哥大还是可以收到讯息。
B:No kidding?
真的吗?
A:In addition to that, it has a vibration feature that will let you know when you have a call if you don't want the ringing sound to interrupt important meetings. Here is our brochure with all the details.
除了这点之外,如果您不想让电话铃声打断重要会议,还有震动功能可以通知你有来电。这是详细的产品简介。
B:What is the price of the J7 model?
J7 这一型的价格是多少?
A:The list price is US$110 per unit. We're offering a special in-show discount of 10%.
标价是每支美金一百一十美元。在展示会场我们会有打九折的特价。
B:Well, I'll have to contact my office and get back to you. Thanks.
嗯,我得和公司联络之后再过来找你,谢谢。
1. 使用最先进技术的;体现最高水平的
If you describe something as state-of-the-art, you mean that it is the best available because it has been made using the most modern techniques and technology.
e.g. ...the production of state-of-the-art military equipment.
最先进军事装备的生产
e.g. ...state-of-the-art technology.
尖端技术
adj
1. the highest level of development at a particular time (especially the present time)
e.g. state-of-the-art technology