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Dialogue

我们把这次进度会议开短一些，按议程逐项进行吧。

wǒmen bǎ zhè cì jìndù huìyì kāi duǎn yìxiē, àn yìchéng zhúxiàng jìnxíng ba. Let's keep this update meeting short and work through the agenda.

我可以先介绍一下设计任务的进展。

wǒ kěyǐ xiān jièshào yíxià shèjì rènwu de jìnzhǎn. I can start with progress on the design task.

之后，请说明任何可能影响进度的阻碍。

zhīhòu, qǐng shuōmíng rénhé kěnéng yǐngxiǎng jìndù de zǔ'ài. After that, please mention any blockers that could affect the timeline.

主要的阻碍是还在等待法律团队的批准。

zhǔyào de zǔ'ài shì hái zài děngdài fǎlǜ tuánduì de pīzhǔn. The main blocker is waiting for approval from the legal team.

这次通话后，谁应该跟进法律团队那边？

zhè cì tōnghuà hòu, shéi yīnggāi gēnjìn fǎlǜ tuánduì nàbian? Who should follow up with them after this call?

我可以跟进，但我首先需要最新版本的文件。

wǒ kěyǐ gēnjìn, dàn wǒ shǒuxiān xūyào zuìxīn bǎnběn de wénjiàn. I can do it, but I need the latest document version first.

我会请人今天把它发过来。

wǒ huì qǐng rén jīntiān bǎ tā fā guòlái. I'll ask someone to send it today.

这样我们应该还是能在计划的截止日期前完成。

zhèyàng wǒmen yīnggāi háishi néng zài jìhuà de jiézhǐ rìqī qián wánchéng. Then we should still be able to finish by the planned deadline.

会议结束后，我会发送一份决定的书面总结。

huìyì jiéshù hòu, wǒ huì fāsòng yí fèn juédìng de shūmiàn zǒngjié. After the meeting, I'll send a written summary of the decisions.

这样能帮助大家清楚下一步该做什么。

zhèyàng néng bāngzhù dàjiā qīngchu xià yí bù gāi zuò shénme. That will help everyone stay clear on the next steps.

Word by Word

我们 “我们” means “we” or “us,” including the speaker and other people in the group. In “我们把这次进度会议开短一些,” it is the subject proposing a shared action. Use it when speaking about a group that includes yourself.

把 “把” marks “这次进度会议” as the object being handled in “把这次进度会议开短一些.” It places the object before the verb so the sentence focuses on what will be done to it. A common pattern is subject + 把 + object + action.

这次 “这次” means “this time” or “on this occasion,” referring to the particular meeting in “这次进度会议.” It identifies the current event rather than meetings in general. It commonly comes before a meeting, call, or other event being discussed.

进度 “进度” means “progress” in the compound “进度会议,” identifying the meeting as one about progress or updates. Here it modifies “会议” rather than naming an action. It is commonly used when discussing how work is moving forward.

会议 “会议” means “meeting” in “进度会议.” It refers to the organized work session the colleagues are holding. Use it for a formal discussion with several participants.

开 “开” means to hold or conduct a meeting in “把这次进度会议开短一些.” Here it describes carrying out the meeting, not opening a physical object. It commonly appears with “会议” when referring to holding a meeting.

短 “短” means “short” in “开短一些,” describing the intended duration of the meeting. Together with “一些,” it means to make the meeting somewhat shorter or keep it brief. It can describe the length of a meeting or another activity.

一些 “一些” means “somewhat” or “a little” after “短” in “短一些.” It softens the degree and indicates a modest change rather than an extreme one. After an adjective, it can show that something should be a little more or less so.

按 “按” means “according to” or “following” in “按议程.” It introduces the plan or order that guides the activity. It commonly comes before the schedule, rules, instructions, or standard being followed.

议程 “议程” means “agenda” in “按议程.” It is the ordered list of topics or items for the meeting. Use it when explaining how a meeting will be organized or conducted.

逐项 “逐项” means “item by item” in “逐项进行.” It shows that the participants will handle each agenda item separately and in sequence. It is useful when work or discussion must proceed one item at a time.

进行 “进行” means “to proceed” or “to carry out” in “按议程逐项进行.” It describes the meeting moving forward according to the agenda. It is common in formal descriptions of activities, discussions, and work processes.

吧 “吧” in “逐项进行吧” turns the statement into a suggestion or mild proposal. It makes the speaker’s suggestion sound less forceful. It is commonly placed at the end of a sentence suggesting that someone do something.

我 “我” means “I” or “me,” and it is the speaker in “我可以先介绍一下设计任务的进展.” It appears as the subject of the speaker’s offer. Use it when referring to yourself as the person doing an action.

可以 “可以” means “can” or “be able to” in “我可以先介绍一下设计任务的进展.” Here it presents the speaker as able and willing to take the first part of the meeting. It commonly comes before the action that the speaker can perform.

先 “先” means “first” in “先介绍一下设计任务的进展.” It places this presentation before the other meeting topics. It commonly appears before a verb when several actions are done in sequence.

介绍 “介绍” means “to explain or present” in “介绍一下设计任务的进展.” Here the speaker is presenting information about a work task, not introducing a person. It commonly takes the topic that will be presented after it.

一下 “一下” after “介绍” in “介绍一下设计任务的进展” makes the action sound brief or light. It suggests giving a short explanation rather than a long presentation. It commonly follows an action verb when the speaker wants to keep the action limited or conversational.

设计 “设计” means “design” in “设计任务.” It specifies the type of task being discussed. It commonly comes before a work noun to identify the area or subject of the work.

任务 “任务” means “task” in “设计任务.” It refers to a defined piece of work whose progress can be discussed. It commonly combines with a field or activity to identify the particular work item.

的 “的” in “设计任务的进展” links “设计任务” to “进展,” showing that the progress belongs to or concerns the design task. It connects a describing noun phrase to the noun that follows. A common pattern is a noun phrase + 的 + related noun.

进展 “进展” means “progress” or “development” in “设计任务的进展.” It refers to how the design task is moving forward. It is commonly used with a task, project, or piece of work when reporting its current status.

之后 “之后” means “after that” in “之后，请说明任何可能影响进度的阻碍.” It links the next request to the presentation that has just been mentioned. It commonly appears at the beginning of a sentence to mark the next point in a sequence.

请 “请” means “please” in “请说明任何可能影响进度的阻碍.” It introduces a polite request for the other person to provide information. It commonly comes directly before the requested action.

说明 “说明” means “to explain” or “to state” in “请说明任何可能影响进度的阻碍.” The speaker asks for a clear account of possible problems. It is common in work discussions when requesting information or clarification.

任何 “任何” means “any” in “任何可能影响进度的阻碍.” It makes the request cover every blocker that meets the following condition. It commonly comes before a noun phrase when the speaker wants to leave the specific choice open.

可能 “可能” means “possible” or “possibly” in “可能影响进度的阻碍.” It shows that the blockers may affect progress, but does not state that they definitely will. It commonly comes before the action or result that may happen.

影响 “影响” means “to affect” in “影响进度.” It describes an effect on the project’s progress, with “进度” as the affected object. It commonly appears before the person, plan, result, or schedule that may be affected.

阻碍 “阻碍” means “obstacle” or “blocker” in “可能影响进度的阻碍.” It refers to a problem that can slow or prevent progress. In a work update, it is useful for naming issues that require attention or follow-up.

主要 “主要” means “main” or “primary” in “主要的阻碍.” It identifies the most important blocker among the possible issues. Here it appears before “的阻碍” to describe which obstacle is being discussed.

是 “是” links the subject and its explanation in “主要的阻碍是还在等待法律团队的批准.” It says what the main blocker consists of. A common pattern is a noun phrase + 是 + description or explanation.

还 “还” means “still” in “还在等待法律团队的批准.” It shows that the waiting has not ended and remains the current situation. It commonly appears before an ongoing action or an unfinished condition.

在 “在” in “在等待法律团队的批准” marks the action as ongoing. It shows that the waiting is currently in progress, not completed. It commonly comes before the verb describing the activity.

等待 “等待” means “to wait for” in “等待法律团队的批准.” The approval is the thing that has not yet arrived. It commonly comes before the person, decision, response, or result being awaited.

法律 “法律” means “legal” in “法律团队.” It identifies the team as the group responsible for legal matters. It commonly comes before a work group or department name to specify its function.

团队 “团队” means “team” in “法律团队.” It refers to the organized group whose approval is needed. It is commonly used for a group of colleagues working on a shared area of responsibility.

批准 “批准” means “approval” in “法律团队的批准.” Here it is the approval being awaited, so it functions as the required decision or permission. It commonly follows “等待” when someone is waiting for approval.

通话 “通话” means “call” or “phone conversation” in “这次通话后.” It identifies the conversation whose end marks the time for the follow-up. It is useful when referring specifically to communication by phone.

后 “后” means “after” in “通话后.” It follows the noun for the event and marks the time that comes afterward. A common pattern is an event or time expression + 后 to say when something happens later.

谁 “谁” means “who” in “谁应该跟进法律团队那边.” It asks which person is responsible for the follow-up. It commonly appears before the action or responsibility being asked about.

应该 “应该” means “should” in “谁应该跟进法律团队那边.” It asks about the expected or appropriate person for the task. It commonly comes before the action that someone is expected to perform.

跟进 “跟进” means “to follow up” in “跟进法律团队那边.” It refers to continuing contact or action so that the matter progresses. It commonly comes before the person, team, issue, or request that needs follow-up.

那边 “那边” means “that side” or “over there” in “法律团队那边.” Here it refers to the legal team’s side or area in the interaction. It commonly follows a person, group, or place when referring to that party’s side.

但 “但” means “but” in “我可以跟进，但我首先需要最新版本的文件.” It contrasts the speaker’s willingness to follow up with the document requirement. It commonly connects an action or ability with a limitation or condition.

首先 “首先” means “first of all” in “我首先需要最新版本的文件.” It marks the document as the first requirement before the follow-up can happen. It commonly appears before the first action or need in an ordered process.

需要 “需要” means “to need” in “需要最新版本的文件.” It shows that the latest document is required for the speaker’s next action. It commonly comes before the person, object, or information that is needed.

最新 “最新” means “latest” or “most recent” in “最新版本.” It specifies that the version must be the newest available one. It commonly comes before “版本” or another noun whose recency matters.

版本 “版本” means “version” in “最新版本的文件.” It identifies a particular iteration of the document. It commonly combines with a document, file, or other item that can be revised.

文件 “文件” means “document” or “file” in “最新版本的文件.” It is the item the speaker needs before following up. It is commonly used for work documents and files that are sent or reviewed.

会 “会” in “我会请人今天把它发过来” indicates a future plan or commitment. The speaker is saying that they will arrange for someone to send the document. It commonly comes before an action that is expected to happen later.

人 “人” means “person” or “someone” in “请人今天把它发过来.” It refers to an unspecified person who will be asked to send the document. It commonly follows an action such as asking, inviting, or arranging for someone to do something.

今天 “今天” means “today” in “请人今天把它发过来.” It specifies when the sending should happen. It commonly appears before the action whose time it describes.

它 “它” means “it” in “把它发过来.” Here it refers back to the latest version of the document mentioned in the previous line. It is the object being sent in the 把 construction.

发 “发” means “to send” in “把它发过来.” It describes sending the document to the speaker’s side. It commonly takes a message, document, file, or other item as its object.

过来 “过来” in “发过来” indicates movement or transfer toward the speaker’s side. It adds the destination direction to the sending action. It commonly follows a verb of sending, bringing, or transferring when something comes toward the speaker.

这样 “这样” means “in this way” or “in this situation” in “这样我们应该还是能在计划的截止日期前完成.” It refers to the arrangement just described, with the document being sent today. It commonly begins a sentence that states the consequence of an earlier action or condition.

还是 “还是” means “still” or “nevertheless” in “应该还是能在计划的截止日期前完成.” It shows that completion remains possible despite the blocker. It commonly appears before an ability or expected result that continues to hold.

能 “能” means “can” or “be able to” in “还是能在计划的截止日期前完成.” It expresses the team’s ability to finish within the stated time. It commonly comes before the action that remains possible.

计划 “计划” means “planned” in “计划的截止日期.” It describes the deadline as the one set in the plan. Here it modifies “截止日期” through the following attributive structure.

截止 “截止” contributes the meaning of a cutoff or deadline in “截止日期.” It identifies the date as the point by which the work should be completed. It commonly combines with “日期” when naming a deadline date.

日期 “日期” means “date” in “截止日期.” It refers to the calendar date that marks the project’s cutoff. It commonly follows a word that specifies the kind of date, such as a deadline date.

前 “前” means “before” in “截止日期前.” It follows the deadline date and marks the time limit for completion. A common pattern is a time point + 前 to say that something must happen before it.

完成 “完成” means “to finish” or “to complete” in “能在计划的截止日期前完成.” It describes completing the work by the planned deadline. It commonly follows an ability or time expression when discussing whether work can be finished.

结束 “结束” means “to end” in “会议结束后.” It describes the meeting coming to an end, after which the summary will be sent. It commonly follows an event or activity when marking its completion.

发送 “发送” means “to send” in “发送一份决定的书面总结.” It describes formally sending the written summary to the relevant people. It commonly takes a document, message, report, or summary as its object.

一 “一” means “one” or “a” in “一份决定的书面总结.” It specifies one copy or one document together with the classifier “份.” It commonly comes before a classifier and the noun being counted.

份 “份” is the classifier used in “一份决定的书面总结.” It counts a document or copy as one complete item. It commonly follows a number and comes before the document noun.

决定 “决定” means “decisions” in “决定的书面总结.” It refers to the conclusions reached during the meeting, which the summary records. It commonly appears before “的书面总结” when identifying what the summary covers.

书面 “书面” means “written” or “in writing” in “书面总结.” It specifies that the summary is provided in written form. It commonly comes before a document type such as a summary, record, or notice.

总结 “总结” means “summary” in “书面总结.” It refers to the written account of the decisions made in the meeting. It commonly names a document that gathers the main points or conclusions of an activity.

帮助 “帮助” means “to help” in “帮助大家清楚下一步该做什么.” It introduces the beneficial effect that the written summary will have on everyone. A common pattern is 帮助 + person or group + action or result.

大家 “大家” means “everyone” or “all the people in the group” in “帮助大家清楚下一步该做什么.” It refers to all meeting participants rather than one individual. It commonly appears as the person or group receiving help.

清楚 “清楚” means “clear” or “clearly understand” in “清楚下一步该做什么.” It describes everyone having a clear understanding of the next action. It commonly relates to information, instructions, or plans that people need to understand.

下一步 “下一步” means “the next step” in “下一步该做什么.” It refers to the action or stage that follows the current meeting and decisions. It commonly appears when organizing work into a sequence of actions.

该 “该” means “should” or “be expected to” in “该做什么.” It asks what action is appropriate or required next. It commonly comes before a verb when discussing an expected action.

做 “做” means “to do” in “该做什么.” It supplies the action in the question about the next step. It commonly appears before “什么” when asking what action should be taken.

什么 “什么” means “what” in “做什么.” It leaves the specific action unspecified and asks the listener to identify it. Here it appears inside “下一步该做什么,” a question about the next task.

Grammar Points

逐项 + 动词

逐项进行

zhúxiàng jìnxíng

to go through item by item

“逐项”表示按顺序一个项目一个项目地做某事，通常放在动词前。

Chinese Vocabulary

等待 verb

děngdài to wait

法律团队 phrase

fǎlǜ tuánduì legal team

跟进 verb

gēnjìn to follow up

进度会议 noun

jìndù huìyì progress meeting

进展 noun

jìnzhǎn progress

批准 noun

pīzhǔn approval; to approve

设计任务 phrase

shèjì rènwu design task

通话 noun

tōnghuà call

议程 noun

yìchéng agenda

影响 verb

yǐngxiǎng to affect; impact

逐项进行 phrase

zhúxiàng jìnxíng go through item by item

阻碍 noun

zǔ'ài blocker; obstacle

Quiz

Spelling

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legal team

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法律团队

progress meeting

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进度会议

design task

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设计任务

go through item by item

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逐项进行