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Dialogue

你的屏幕看得见，不过电子表格里的文字看起来有点小。

nǐ de píngmù kàn de jiàn, búguò diànzǐ biǎogé lǐ de wénzì kàn qǐlái yǒudiǎn xiǎo. Your screen is visible, but the spreadsheet text looks rather small.

不过，我可以把画面放大。

búguò, wǒ kěyǐ bǎ huàmiàn fàngdà. I can zoom in, though.

这样可能会让几列移出可视范围。

zhèyàng kěnéng huì ràng jǐ liè yíchū kěshì fànwéi. It may push a few columns out of view.

只要关键数据保持可见，这样就可以。

zhǐyào guānjiàn shùjù bǎochí kějiàn, zhèyàng jiù kěyǐ. That works as long as the key figures stay visible.

那样的话，我会先放差异部分。

nàyàng de huà, wǒ huì xiān fàng chāyì bùfen. In that case, I'll put the variance section first.

这些数据支持这个观点，但解释需要更多背景信息。

zhèxiē shùjù zhīchí zhège guāndiǎn, dàn jiěshì xūyào gèng duō bèijǐng xìnxī. The figures support the point, but the explanation needs more context.

我会说明每项预测背后的假设。

wǒ huì shuōmíng měi xiàng yùcè bèihòu de jiǎshè. I'll mention the assumptions behind each projection.

这样可以帮助那些错过之前讨论的听众。

zhèyàng kěyǐ bāngzhù nàxiē cuòguò zhīqián tǎolùn de tīngzhòng. That will help listeners who missed the earlier discussion.

在预测数据前加一段简短说明应该就够了。

zài yùcè shùjù qián jiā yí duàn jiǎnduǎn shuōmíng yīnggāi jiù gòu le. A short note before the projections should cover it.

Word by Word

你 “你” refers to the other person in the meeting, here the person whose screen is being discussed. It commonly appears before a description or possession phrase, as in “你的屏幕”.

的 In “你的屏幕”, “的” marks the relationship between the person and the thing, giving the meaning “your screen”. It commonly follows a person or noun phrase before the possessed item.

屏幕 “屏幕” means the screen being shared in the remote meeting. It can be used for a computer or device screen, as in “你的屏幕”.

看得见 “看得见” means that the screen can be seen or is visible to the speaker. The form is useful when talking about whether an object can be seen, as in “你的屏幕看得见”.

不过 “不过” introduces a limitation or response to what was just said, meaning “however” or “though”. Here it contrasts the small text with the possibility of enlarging the display in “不过，我可以把画面放大”.

电子表格 “电子表格” means the spreadsheet shown on the screen. It is used before a location phrase in “电子表格里的文字” to identify where the text appears.

里 In “电子表格里的文字”, “里” means “inside” or “in” and locates the text within the spreadsheet. It commonly follows a place or container before the thing located there.

文字 “文字” refers to the written text in the spreadsheet, rather than the whole spreadsheet itself. In “电子表格里的文字”, it is the subject of the description “看起来有点小”.

看起来 “看起来” means “looks” or “seems” based on visual impression. In “文字看起来有点小”, it introduces an assessment of how the text appears.

有点 “有点” softens the description and means “a little” or “somewhat”. In “看起来有点小”, it presents the small size as a mild concern rather than a strong criticism.

小 “小” describes the text as small in “文字看起来有点小”. It can follow “有点” when giving a mild description of size.

我 “我” refers to the speaker who offers to adjust the shared display. It commonly appears before an ability or action, as in “我可以把画面放大”.

可以 “可以” expresses that the speaker is able or permitted to do something. In “我可以把画面放大”, it introduces the proposed action.

把 In “把画面放大”, “把” marks “画面” as the object that will be handled or changed. This construction places the object before the action and its result.

画面 “画面” means the displayed screen image in “把画面放大”. It is the object affected by “放大” in this meeting context.

放大 “放大” means to enlarge the display or zoom in. In “我可以把画面放大”, it describes changing the screen image so the text is easier to read.

这样 “这样” refers to the way of enlarging the display that has just been proposed. In “这样可能会让几列移出可视范围”, it introduces the possible consequence of that adjustment.

可能 “可能” expresses possibility: the result is not certain. Here it introduces the possibility that columns will leave the visible area in “可能会让几列移出可视范围”.

会 “会” presents an anticipated result of the proposed adjustment. In “可能会让几列移出可视范围”, it combines with “可能” to describe a possible consequence.

让 “让” introduces the thing that may be caused to enter a new state. In “让几列移出可视范围”, the adjustment may cause several columns to move out of view.

几 “几” indicates a small, unspecified number in “几列”, meaning a few columns. It is commonly placed before a classifier or measure word.

列 “列” means a column in the spreadsheet and is also the measure word used in “几列”. It identifies the vertical spreadsheet units that may leave the visible area.

移出 “移出” means to move out of a specified area. In “移出可视范围”, it describes columns no longer remaining within the part of the spreadsheet that can be seen.

可视 “可视” means viewable or visible in “可视范围”. It describes the part of the display that is currently available to the viewer.

范围 “范围” means the range or area included in “可视范围”. Together, the phrase identifies the visible area of the spreadsheet.

只要 “只要” introduces the condition that is sufficient for the proposed adjustment to be acceptable. In the dialogue, the condition is “只要关键数据保持可见”, followed by the result “这样就可以”.

关键 “关键” identifies something as especially important to the decision or discussion. In “关键数据”, it marks the figures that must remain visible.

数据 “数据” refers to the figures in the spreadsheet that matter for the discussion. In “关键数据保持可见”, it is the information whose visibility is being protected.

保持 “保持” means to keep something in a continuing state. In “关键数据保持可见”, it describes keeping the data visible while the display is enlarged.

可见 “可见” means visible or able to be seen. In “关键数据保持可见”, it names the state that the key data must continue to have.

就 “就” marks the result that follows once the condition is met. In “只要关键数据保持可见，这样就可以”, it connects the sufficient condition with the conclusion that the adjustment is acceptable.

那样的话 “那样的话” means “in that case” and refers to the condition just accepted. In this expression, “那样” points to the proposed arrangement, “的” links it to “话”, and “话” makes the whole phrase refer to that situation; it leads into “我会先放差异部分”.

先 “先” means “first” and sets the order of the speaker’s action. In “先放差异部分”, it says that the variance section will be placed before the other material.

放 “放” means to put or place something in a position or order. In “我会先放差异部分”, it describes placing the variance section first in the presentation or view.

差异 “差异” means a difference or variance between figures or results. In “差异部分”, it identifies the section dealing with those differences.

部分 “部分” means a section or part of the spreadsheet or explanation. In “差异部分”, it forms the name of the section that will be placed first.

这些 “这些” means “these” and points to the figures currently under discussion. In “这些数据”, it appears before the noun it identifies.

支持 “支持” means to support or provide evidence for a point. In “这些数据支持这个观点”, the figures are presented as evidence for the stated view.

这个 “这个” means “this” and points to the specific point being discussed. It appears before “观点” in “这个观点”.

观点 “观点” means the point of view or point that the figures support. In “支持这个观点”, it is the idea for which the data provide support.

但 “但” introduces a contrast, meaning “but”. Here it contrasts the data supporting the point with the explanation needing more context in “但解释需要更多背景信息”.

解释 “解释” refers to the explanation of the figures and their meaning in this line. In “解释需要更多背景信息”, it is the material that needs additional context.

需要 “需要” means “needs” or “requires”. In “解释需要更多背景信息”, it states what is necessary to make the explanation clearer.

更多 “更多” means “more” and indicates an additional amount beyond what has already been provided. In “更多背景信息”, it modifies the information needed for the explanation.

背景 “背景” means the background or context that helps listeners understand the figures. In “背景信息”, it forms a phrase for contextual information.

信息 “信息” means information, here specifically the context needed to understand the explanation. It follows “背景” in “更多背景信息”.

说明 “说明” means to explain or state something clearly in “我会说明每项预测背后的假设”. It also appears as a noun in “一段简短说明”, meaning a short explanatory note.

每 “每” means “each” or “every” and distributes the statement across the projections. In “每项预测”, it comes before the classifier phrase.

项 “项” is the classifier used here for individual items such as projections. In “每项预测”, it separates “每” from the noun “预测”.

预测 “预测” refers to a projection or forecast in “每项预测”. In “预测数据”, it identifies data connected with projected results.

背后 “背后” means behind or underlying, referring here to the basis that lies behind each projection. In “预测背后的假设”, it introduces the assumptions underlying the forecast.

假设 “假设” means an assumption used as a basis for a projection. In “每项预测背后的假设”, it identifies what the speaker will explain to add context.

帮助 “帮助” means to help someone understand or follow something. In “帮助那些错过之前讨论的听众”, it introduces the benefit for listeners who did not hear the earlier discussion.

那些 “那些” means “those” and points to a particular group of people. In “那些错过之前讨论的听众”, it identifies the listeners described by the following phrase.

错过 “错过” means to miss or fail to attend an event. In “错过之前讨论”, it describes listeners who were not present for the earlier discussion.

之前 “之前” means earlier or before a reference point. In “之前讨论”, it identifies the discussion that took place before this meeting moment.

讨论 “讨论” refers to the earlier discussion that some listeners missed. In “错过之前讨论”, it is the event that was not heard or attended.

听众 “听众” means listeners or audience members. In “那些错过之前讨论的听众”, it refers to the people who need the added context.

在 In “在预测数据前”, “在” places the action in relation to a point in time or order. Together with “前”, it means before the projection data.

前 “前” means before or in front of something. In “预测数据前”, it marks the position where the short note should be added relative to the projections.

加 “加” means to add or put in something. In “在预测数据前加一段简短说明”, it describes inserting a short explanatory note before the projection data.

段 “段” is the classifier for a section or passage in “一段简短说明”. It presents the note as one short piece of text.

简短 “简短” means brief or short in length. In “一段简短说明”, it describes a concise note intended to provide the needed context.

应该 “应该” expresses an expectation or reasonable judgment, meaning “should”. In “应该就够了”, it signals that the short note is expected to be sufficient.

够 “够” means to be enough or sufficient. In “应该就够了”, it says that the short note should provide enough explanation.

了 In the sentence-final expression “够了”, “了” presents the conclusion as a settled or newly reached state of sufficiency. The whole expression means that the added note should be enough.

Grammar Points

只要……就……

只要支持这个观点，就可以说明背景信息。

zhǐyào zhīchí zhège guāndiǎn, jiù kěyǐ shuōmíng bèijǐng xìnxī.

As long as it supports this viewpoint, it can explain the background information.

“只要”引导条件，“就”引出在该条件下产生的结果。

不过 + 句子

不过，关键数据保持可见。

búguò, guānjiàn shùjù bǎochí kějiàn.

However, the key data remains visible.

“不过”放在句首表示转折，相当于“however”或“but”。

Chinese Vocabulary

保持可见 phrase

bǎochí kějiàn to remain visible; to stay visible

差异 noun

chāyì variance; difference

电子表格 noun

diànzǐ biǎogé spreadsheet

放大 verb

fàngdà to enlarge; to zoom in

关键数据 noun

guānjiàn shùjù key figures; key data

看起来 verb

kàn qǐlái to look; to appear

可视范围 noun

kěshì fànwéi visible range; area in view

列 noun

liè column

屏幕 noun

píngmù screen

文字 noun

wénzì text; writing

移出 verb

yíchū to move out of

支持 verb

zhīchí to support

Quiz

Spelling

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key figures; key data

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关键数据

visible range; area in view

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可视范围

spreadsheet

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电子表格

to remain visible; to stay visible

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保持可见