reaching agreements
reach達成
agree（v.）同意
Up to a point, I agree with you. 到某個程度，沒有完全同意
I agree with you to some extent. 到某個程度，沒有完全同意
We see I to I on this point/issue.就此點、議題而言，我們的意見是一致的（或表達其他的不同意）
I absolutely agree with you.我完全同意你。=I couldn’t agree with you more.
Shelby:
Beth, can we get your input on this matter?
input意見；看法【in-進去】=idea/opinions/feelings
on this matter 針對這件事
Beth:
I'm of the opinion that engineering must execute more thorough training to ensure our product standards are met.
I’m of the opinion that+……..我認為
must強烈表達建議
execute執行（死刑；處決）
exe.
thorough（adj.）徹底的
ensure確保
product standards產品標準
are met 符合
Fredrick:
That's the way I feel as well, and I believe this falls under David's purview.
我也是這麼想
purview責任範圍scope /limit/extent 範圍
fall under+人’s+purview= fall within +人’s+purview歸在某人責任範圍之內
David:
I'm afraid I don't quite understand what you're getting at.
what you're getting at我不明白你要表達甚麼意思What are you talking about? hinting at
What specifically do you think I should be doing?
specifically（adv.）特別地；明確地；具體地
Fredrick:
Recent mistakes necessitate a firmer hand.
近來的錯誤須採取更嚴格的管制手段
necessitate須要（成為有必要的、有需要的）
a firmer hand更強烈的管制（punishment 處罰）strict
firm穩定（adj.）；公司（n.）
a soft touch
You'll need to administer regimented evaluations of your staff to make sure their performance is up to snuff.
regimented（adj.）受嚴格控制的，受（兵營式）管制的
regiment+ ed （adj.）根據比較嚴格的規範來走
evaluations評量；考績
up to snuff/scratch達到標準
This kitchen is not up to snuff.
Shelby:
I have to agree with Fredrick.（因為會得罪David）
Measures must be taken to maintain quality, irrespective of the new staff's level of experience.
irrespective（adj.）不管；不顧的；不問……的=regardless of
level of experience經驗值
