1. Let's call the meeting to order. 2. Let's get things under way. 3. Let's get things started. 4. Shall we begin? Order 在此是指"会议的程序与规则";call 有"宣布"的含意,call (a meeting to order 是开会时的惯用语,是"会议开始"的意思。此句型适用于主席宣布讨论要开始时,示意与会者安静,遵守会场的秩序。这里"call"亦可以"bring"代替。这个句型适用于正式的场合中。
如果与会者中有公司以外的人,可以这样说: Well, ladies and gentlemen, I think we should begin. 也可以采用半正式的说法: Perhaps we'd better get started / down to business. All right, I think it's about time we get started / going.
Right then, I think we should begin. 较口语的说法有: Let's begin /get going, shall we? Shall we start? ●揭示讨论要点
1. Let me bring your attention to (what I see as the main issues. 2. Let's focus on the main issues. 3. Let me tell you what I believe to be the main issues. 4. Allow me to set out the main issues for you. bring one's attention to... 的意思是"让某人注意(听、看)……"。此句中的bring 可用call代替;main 为"主要的";issue是"争论点;关键;议论"。这句话是表示自己要宣布几个重要事项,请与会者注意所要说明及提示的要点;这是正式的表达用语,语气中带有权威感。 ●请专人发言