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Dialogue

考虑到尚未解决的测试问题，这份拟议的时间表显得过于乐观。

Kǎolǜ dào shàngwèi jiějué de cèshì wèntí, zhè fèn nǐyì de shíjiānbiǎo xiǎnde guòyú lèguān. The proposed timeline feels ambitious, given the unresolved testing issues.

我也有同样的担忧，不过领导层希望在评审前保持推进势头。

Wǒ yě yǒu tóngyàng de dānyōu, bùguò lǐngdǎocéng xīwàng zài píngshěn qián bǎochí tuījìn shìtóu. I share that concern, though leadership wants momentum before the review.

如果我们发布不稳定的产品，推进势头就会受到影响。

Tuījìn shìtóu huì shòudào yǐngxiǎng, rúguǒ wǒmen fābù bù wěndìng de chǎnpǐn. Momentum will suffer if we release something unstable.

我明白，不过没有证据就推迟，可能会削弱我们的立场。

Wǒ míngbái, bùguò méiyǒu zhèngjù jiù tuīchí, kěnéng huì xuēruò wǒmen de lìchǎng. I understand, yet delaying without evidence may weaken our case.

我们可以优先进行风险最高的测试来收集证据。

Wǒmen kěyǐ yōuxiān jìnxíng fēngxiǎn zuì gāo de cèshì lái shōují zhèngjù. We can gather evidence by prioritizing the riskiest tests.

这样可以让讨论更加客观，也减少防御性。

Zhèyàng kěyǐ ràng tǎolùn gèngjiā kèguān, yě jiǎnshǎo fángyùxìng. That would make the discussion more objective and less defensive.

根据目前结果整理的风险摘要可以支持这一点。

Gēnjù mùqián jiéguǒ zhěnglǐ de fēngxiǎn zhāiyào kěyǐ zhīchí zhè yì diǎn. A risk summary based on current results would support that.

我可以把这份摘要带到会议上。

Wǒ kěyǐ bǎ zhè fèn zhāiyào dài dào huìyì shàng. I can bring that summary to the meeting.

这样我们就能做出务实的决定。

Zhèyàng wǒmen jiù néng zuòchū wùshí de juédìng. So we can make a practical decision.

Word by Word

考虑到 “考虑到” means “given” or “considering” here, introducing the unresolved testing issues as a factor. It combines “考虑” (consider) with “到” to form the pattern 考虑到 + factor. Use this pattern when explaining why a judgment or decision takes something into account.

尚未 “尚未” means “not yet” in 尚未解决的测试问题, showing that the issues remain unresolved at this point. It is placed before the verb 解决 to describe an unfinished situation. Use 尚未 + verb when something has not happened or been completed yet.

解决 “解决” means “resolve” in 尚未解决的测试问题, referring to dealing successfully with the testing issues. Here it describes the issues rather than an action currently being performed. It commonly appears before a problem or issue, as in 解决 + problem.

的 In 尚未解决的测试问题, “的” links the description 尚未解决 to the noun 测试问题. The words before 的 explain which testing issues are meant. Use this pattern when a phrase describes a following noun.

测试 “测试” refers to testing in 测试问题, the testing connected with the unresolved issues. Here it comes before 问题 to specify the type of problem. Use 测试 + noun when referring to testing-related work or matters.

问题 “问题” means “issues” in 尚未解决的测试问题. It identifies the matters that still need to be resolved. It commonly follows a description of the relevant area, such as 测试问题.

这 “这” means “this” in 这份拟议的时间表, pointing to the particular timeline under discussion. It appears before the classifier 份 and the noun phrase. Use 这 + classifier + noun to identify a specific item.

份 “份” is the classifier for the document or plan in 这份拟议的时间表. It counts the particular timeline being discussed. Use 份 before a document, plan, or similar item, as in 这份 + noun.

拟议 “拟议” means “proposed” in 拟议的时间表, describing a timeline that has been put forward for consideration. The 的 connects this description to 时间表. Use 拟议的 + noun when referring to a proposal that has not yet become final.

时间表 “时间表” means “timeline” or “schedule” in 这份拟议的时间表. It is the plan whose timing is being evaluated. Use 时间表 when discussing planned dates or stages for work.

显得 “显得” means “seems” or “appears” in 显得过于乐观, presenting the speaker’s assessment of how the timeline looks. It is followed by a description, here 过于乐观. Use 显得 + description when something gives a particular impression.

过于 “过于” means “too” or “overly” in 过于乐观, showing that the optimism is excessive for the situation. It comes before 乐观 to strengthen the evaluation. Use 过于 + adjective when describing an excessive degree.

乐观 “乐观” means “optimistic” in 过于乐观, describing the timeline as expecting a better outcome than the unresolved issues justify. It follows 过于 to express excessive optimism. Use 乐观 to describe an assessment, expectation, or outlook.

我 “我” means “I” in 我也有同样的担忧 and 我可以把这份摘要带到会议上. It identifies the speaker as the person who has the concern or can bring the summary. Use 我 before the verb or phrase describing your own action or state.

也 “也” means “also” in 我也有同样的担忧, adding the speaker’s concern to one already expressed. It is placed before 有, the verb of the phrase. Use subject + 也 + verb when adding a matching action or feeling.

有 “有” means “have” in 我也有同样的担忧, stating that the speaker shares a concern. It is followed by the noun phrase 同样的担忧. Use 有 + noun when saying that someone has a feeling, concern, or other thing.

同样 “同样” means “the same” in 同样的担忧, showing that the concern matches the one already mentioned. The 的 links it to 担忧. Use 同样的 + noun when referring to something matching an earlier item.

担忧 “担忧” means “concern” in 同样的担忧, referring to worry about the proposed timeline. Here it is a noun after 同样的. Use 担忧 to name a concern, especially in a pattern such as 表达担忧 or 有担忧.

不过 “不过” means “however” or “though” in 不过领导层希望在评审前保持推进势头, introducing a qualification to the preceding concern. It marks a contrast between the concern and leadership’s wish. Use 不过 before the contrasting statement in a discussion.

领导层 “领导层” means “leadership” in 领导层希望在评审前保持推进势头, referring to the group of leaders rather than one individual. It is the subject before 希望. Use 领导层 + verb when describing what the leadership group wants or does.

希望 “希望” means “hope” or “want” in 领导层希望在评审前保持推进势头, expressing leadership’s desired outcome. It is followed by the action 保持推进势头. Use 希望 + action or outcome when stating what someone wants to happen.

在 “在” marks the time before which the action should be maintained in 在评审前保持推进势头. It introduces the time expression 评审前. Use 在 + time expression + verb to place an action in a time frame.

评审 “评审” means “review” in 在评审前, referring to the review that will take place. It is followed by 前 to form the time expression “before the review.” Use 评审 when referring to a formal review of work or results.

前 “前” means “before” in 评审前, placing the desired momentum earlier than the review. It follows the event name to form a time expression. Use event + 前 to say “before an event.”

保持 “保持” means “maintain” in 保持推进势头, expressing the wish to keep the momentum going. It is followed by the noun phrase 推进势头. Use 保持 + state or condition when something should continue unchanged or continue to exist.

推进 “推进” means “advance” or “move forward” in 推进势头, describing progress in the project. It modifies 势头 to specify what kind of momentum is meant. Use 推进 + project or 推进势头 when talking about moving work forward.

势头 “势头” means “momentum” in 保持推进势头, referring to the project’s continuing forward drive. It is the object of 保持. Use 保持 + 势头 when discussing whether progress can continue.

如果 “如果” means “if” in 如果我们发布不稳定的产品, introducing the condition for the consequence that follows. It comes before the subject and action of the condition. Use 如果 + condition, followed by the resulting statement.

我们 “我们” means “we” in 如果我们发布不稳定的产品 and 我们可以优先进行风险最高的测试. It identifies the group including the speaker as the actor. Use 我们 before the verb when describing a shared action or plan.

发布 “发布” means “release” in 发布不稳定的产品, referring to making the product available despite its instability. It is followed by the object 不稳定的产品. Use 发布 + product, software, or other item when making it publicly or officially available.

不 “不” means “not” in 不稳定的产品, negating 稳定 to describe a product that is not stable. It appears directly before 稳定. Use 不 + adjective to form a negative description.

稳定 “稳定” means “stable” in 不稳定的产品, describing the product’s lack of stability. Here it follows 不 as part of a noun description. Use 稳定 to describe a product, system, or situation that remains dependable.

产品 “产品” means “product” in 不稳定的产品, referring to the item that might be released. It follows the description 不稳定的. Use an adjective or descriptive phrase before 的 + 产品 to identify a particular product.

就 “就” marks the consequence in 推进势头就会受到影响, linking the condition of releasing an unstable product to its result. It appears before 会 in the result part of the 如果 sentence. Use 如果 + condition, 就 + consequence to state a direct conditional result.

会 “会” means “will” or “is likely to” in 就会受到影响, expressing the expected consequence. It comes before the verb phrase 受到影响. Use 会 + verb when predicting or describing a likely result.

受到 “受到” means “be affected by” in 受到影响, showing that the momentum receives an effect rather than causing one. It is followed by 影响. Use 受到 + noun when describing something undergoing an effect or treatment.

影响 “影响” means “impact” in 受到影响, naming the effect that the momentum will experience. It follows 受到 in the expression 受到影响. Use 受到影响 when saying that a person, plan, or situation is affected.

明白 “明白” means “understand” in 我明白, acknowledging that the speaker understands the other person’s point. It is used as a complete response here. Use 我明白 when acknowledging someone’s explanation or concern.

没有 “没有” means “without” in 没有证据就推迟, indicating that evidence is absent. It comes before 证据 and is followed by the consequence marker 就. Use 没有 + noun when describing an action taken in the absence of something.

证据 “证据” means “evidence” in 没有证据就推迟, referring to information that could justify delaying. It is the noun after 没有. Use 证据 when referring to facts or results that support a claim or decision.

推迟 “推迟” means “delay” or “postpone” in 没有证据就推迟, referring to moving the action to a later time. It appears after the condition 没有证据. Use 推迟 + event, action, or decision when changing it to a later time.

可能 “可能” means “may” or “might” in 可能会削弱我们的立场, expressing a possible consequence rather than a certainty. It is followed by 会 and the verb phrase 削弱我们的立场. Use 可能 + verb when saying that an outcome is possible.

削弱 “削弱” means “weaken” in 削弱我们的立场, describing a reduction in the strength of the team’s position. It takes 我们的立场 as its object. Use 削弱 + position, case, or support when something makes it less strong.

立场 “立场” means “position” or “stance” in 我们的立场, referring to the team’s view in the timeline discussion. It is the object of 削弱. Use 立场 when discussing the position someone takes in a debate or decision.

可以 “可以” means “can” or “be able to” in 我们可以优先进行风险最高的测试, presenting a feasible action or plan. It comes before the action phrase 优先进行测试. Use 可以 + verb when proposing or stating that an action is possible.

优先 “优先” means “prioritize” in 优先进行风险最高的测试, showing that the riskiest tests should be handled first. It comes before 进行 and its object. Use 优先 + verb when giving an action higher priority than others.

进行 “进行” means “carry out” or “conduct” in 进行风险最高的测试, introducing the testing activity being performed. It is followed by the object 风险最高的测试. Use 进行 + activity or task in a formal work context.

风险 “风险” means “risk” in 风险最高的测试, identifying the danger associated with the tests. It modifies 最高 to form the description of the tests. Use 风险 + adjective or noun when describing the risk connected with an activity.

最高 “最高” means “highest” in 风险最高的测试, selecting the tests with the greatest level of risk. It appears after 风险 and before 的测试. Use noun + 最高的 + noun when identifying items at the top level of a measured quality.

来 “来” introduces the purpose in 来收集证据, meaning “in order to gather evidence.” It follows the action of prioritizing the tests and comes before 收集. Use action + 来 + purpose when explaining what an action is intended to achieve.

收集 “收集” means “gather” in 收集证据, referring to obtaining evidence from the tests. It is followed by the object 证据. Use 收集 + information, evidence, or data when assembling material for later use.

这样 “这样” means “this way” in 这样可以让讨论更加客观, referring to the testing approach just proposed. It introduces the benefit or result of that approach. Use 这样 + 可以 + action when explaining what a method makes possible.

让 “让” means “make” in 让讨论更加客观, showing that the proposed approach causes the discussion to become more objective. It is followed by the affected subject 讨论 and its description. Use 让 + noun + adjective to say that something makes a person or situation become a certain way.

讨论 “讨论” means “discussion” in 让讨论更加客观, referring to the conversation about the timeline. It is the subject after 让. Use 讨论 when referring to an exchange about a topic, or in the pattern 进行讨论.

更加 “更加” means “more” or “even more” in 更加客观, increasing the degree of objectivity. It comes before 客观. Use 更加 + adjective when comparing the degree of a quality or describing improvement.

客观 “客观” means “objective” in 让讨论更加客观, describing a discussion based more on evidence and less on personal defensiveness. It follows 更加 to show the desired degree. Use 客观 to describe an assessment or discussion that focuses on facts.

减少 “减少” means “reduce” in 减少防御性, referring to making defensiveness less noticeable or less strong. It takes 防御性 as its object. Use 减少 + noun when describing a decrease in an unwanted quality or effect.

防御性 “防御性” means “defensiveness” in 减少防御性, referring to a defensive attitude during the discussion. It is the object of 减少. Use 防御性 when discussing how people respond to criticism or disagreement.

根据 “根据” means “based on” in 根据目前结果整理的风险摘要, introducing the results used as the basis for the summary. It comes before 目前结果. Use 根据 + information or evidence + verb when an action or conclusion relies on that material.

目前 “目前” means “currently” or “at present” in 目前结果, limiting the results to those available now. It comes before 结果 to specify which results are meant. Use 目前 + noun when referring to the present situation or currently available material.

结果 “结果” means “results” in 根据目前结果, referring to the findings currently available from the testing. It follows 目前. Use 结果 when referring to what an activity or test has produced.

整理 “整理” means “compile” or “organize” in 整理的风险摘要, describing the preparation of the risk summary. Here it appears in the phrase 根据目前结果整理的风险摘要, where the summary is compiled from current results. Use 整理 + information or material when preparing it into a clear form.

摘要 “摘要” means “summary” in 风险摘要, referring to a concise presentation of the risks. It is the document that can support the proposed approach and be brought to the meeting. Use 摘要 when referring to a shortened account of information or results.

支持 “支持” means “support” in 支持这一点, referring to evidence or a summary that strengthens the point being discussed. It takes 这一点 as its object. Use 支持 + point, position, or decision when something provides justification for it.

一点 In 这一点, “一点” refers to “this point” or “this aspect” of the discussion, with 这 identifying the point already mentioned. The full expression 这一点 is the object of 支持. Use 这一点 when referring back to a specific idea or claim.

把 “把” marks the specific object in 把这份摘要带到会议上, placing the summary before the action that will be done to it. The pattern is 把 + object + verb phrase. Use 把 when highlighting how a particular item is handled or moved.

带 “带” means “bring” in 把这份摘要带到会议上, referring to taking the summary to the meeting. It follows the object marked by 把 and is followed by the destination phrase. Use 带 + object + 到 + destination when bringing something somewhere.

到 In 带到会议上, “到” marks the destination, meaning “to the meeting.” It follows 带 and comes before 会议上. The same form also appears in 考虑到, where it helps form the meaning “given,” so its function depends on the construction.

会议 “会议” means “meeting” in 带到会议上, referring to the meeting where the summary will be presented. It is followed by 上 in the destination expression. Use 会议 when referring to an organized work meeting or discussion.

上 “上” means “at” or “during” in 会议上, placing the action in the meeting context. Together, 会议上 means “at the meeting.” Use event + 上 to say that something happens during or at an event.

能 “能” means “can” or “be able to” in 这样我们就能做出务实的决定, expressing the ability to reach a practical decision as a result. It comes before 做出. Use 能 + verb when a condition makes an action possible.

做出 “做出” means “make” or “reach” in 做出务实的决定, referring to arriving at a decision. It takes 务实的决定 as its object. Use 做出 + decision or choice when describing the act of reaching one.

务实 “务实” means “practical” or “pragmatic” in 务实的决定, describing a decision based on realistic considerations. The 的 links it to 决定. Use 务实的 + noun when describing an approach or decision focused on workable results.

决定 “决定” means “decision” in 务实的决定, referring to the conclusion the coworkers aim to reach. It follows the description 务实的 and is the object of 做出. Use 做出决定 when referring to reaching a decision.

Grammar Points

考虑到 + 分句，……

考虑到问题尚未解决，推迟发布是务实的决定。

Kǎolǜ dào wèntí shàngwèi jiějué, tuīchí fābù shì wùshí de juédìng.

Given that the problem has not yet been resolved, postponing the release is a pragmatic decision.

考虑到 introduces a background reason or condition and can be followed by a noun phrase or a clause.

过于 + 形容词

拟议的时间表过于乐观。

Nǐyì de shíjiānbiǎo guòyú lèguān.

The proposed timeline is overly optimistic.

过于 modifies an adjective or adverb to mean “too” or “excessively”; it is not a noun.

Chinese Vocabulary

测试 noun

cèshì test; testing

测试问题

担忧 noun

dānyōu concern; worry

同样的担忧

过于 adv

guòyú overly; excessively

显得过于乐观

解决 verb

jiějué to resolve; to solve

尚未解决的测试问题

考虑到 prep

kǎolǜ dào given; considering

考虑到尚未解决的测试问题

乐观 adj

lèguān optimistic

过于乐观

领导层 noun

lǐngdǎocéng leadership

领导层希望

拟议 adj

nǐyì proposed 拟议的

拟议的时间表

尚未 adv

shàngwèi not yet

尚未解决

时间表 noun

shíjiānbiǎo timeline; schedule

拟议的时间表

推进势头 noun

tuījìn shìtóu momentum; forward momentum

保持推进势头

问题 noun

wèntí problem; issue

测试问题

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momentum; forward momentum

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推进势头

test; testing

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测试

to resolve; to solve

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解决

not yet

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尚未