1. Before a meeting
Hủy hoặc hoãn cuộc họp, có những cụm từ được dùng khá phổ biến trong tiếng Anh:
To call (something) off: hủy thứ gì đó
Ex: Some of your colleagues couldn’t attend the meeting so it has been called off.
To push (something) back: hoãn/ dời lịch
Ex: It has now been rescheduled and pushed back to next month.
2. During a meeting
Nói về những chủ đề khác nhau trong cuộc họp và có những tranh luận, hãy nhớ sử dụng những cụm từ sau:
To bring (something) up = To mention: đề cập
Ex: You want to talk about a particular matter so you bring it up during the meeting.
To come up with (something): Nghĩ đến điều gì, đưa ra một ý tưởng mới
Ex: During a work discussion, you come up with a great idea.
To take on something extra: đồng ý nhận thêm trách nhiệm
Ex: Your boss wants you to take on some extra work.
3. A typical day at the office
To switch (something) on: khởi động (thiết bị điện)
Ex: You switch on your computer when you arrive at the office.
To jot (something) down: viết thông tin
Ex: You jot down what you need to do during the day.
To back (something) up: sao lưu (files)
Ex: You always back up your files.
To run out of (something): hết nguyên liệu
Ex: It’s annoying when the printer runs out of ink.
To get along with (someone): hòa hợp, có mối quan hệ tốt
Ex: You get along well with your colleagues.
To carry (something) out: thực hiện/ hoàn thành cái gì đó
Ex: You carry out the tasks you are required to do.
