美语会话实录第218期(MP3+文本):A brand image

英文原文:
Meeting with Mr. Bean, Monday at nine p.m.
Jess: These three hours chatting with you have been very...interesting. Could you please tell us why we're here?
Bean: I want a new brand image. Something creative, something strong. Make no mistake, something with...resolve!
Jess: What is our time frame?
Bean: Let's meet on Friday to discuss your progress.Give me your e-mail address...umm, I mean addresses...We'll be in touch.

参考译文:

星期一晚上九点，跟炳先生开会
洁丝：和你聊这三个小时还真……有意思啊。能否请教你，我们到此的目的到底是什么呢？
炳：我想要一个新的品牌形象。来点有创意的、有力量的。不会让人搞混的，是……强而有力的！
洁丝：我们何时要完成？
炳：我们就周五碰面讨论你们的进度吧。给我你的电子邮件地址……嗯，我是说大家的邮件地址……我们保持联络

重点词汇:

resolve (n.)
决心，决议
Challenges only help to build up one's resolve.
挑战只是用来坚定决心用的。
timeframe (n.)
时间范围，期限
A: What's the timeframe for this project?
这件案子要多久时间？
B: Six months to a year.
半年到一个月。