Mr. Smith: I’m glad you could find time to meet with me, Mr. Johnson. I can’t think of a nicer environment for our meeting today, the ambiance here is lovely!
Mr. Johnson: No problem, if possible I always combine business with pleasure. Now, let’s hear more about these chocolates you’re offering.
Mr. Smith: Well, as you know, I have recently become the sole distributor for Grangers Gourmet Bon-bons here in the United States. They’re a new manufacturer and are looking to break into the luxury market. Naturally, your restaurant sprang into my mind immediately. I think your brand exemplifies many of the same traits as Grangers and serving these chocolates would really add to your reputation for providing elegant, luxurious, first class dining.
Mr. Johnson: Hmmm, sounds interesting... gourmet chocolates, where are they produced? Belgium?
Mr. Smith: Actually, the factory is located in Scotland.
Mr. Johnson: Really? I didn’t think they were known for their luxury chocolate production...
Mr. Smith: That’s what makes this such a fantastic opportunity! The government is one hundred percent supportive of creating new export markets and has guaranteed a low tariff for all wholesale orders of over one thousand units. They’ve also reduced the red tape involved at customs as well. Here, I brought these especially for you, try one!
Mr. Johnson: Oh, thanks. Mmm, hmm, creamy texture, smooth...
Mr. Smith:Unique, aren’t they? I bet you’ve never tasted anything like it! Quality is assured as I personally visit the factory to make sure no one’s cutting corners with the ingredients. only the creme make it through inspection. Mr. Johnson:
Mr. Johnson: Yes, very interesting flavors...Slightly spicy, very unique, that’s for sure. Exactly what ARE the ingredients?
Mr. Smith: I have it on highest authority that this traditional secret recipe has been handed down in the Granger family for generations. I’m sure you can keep a secret. Buttermilk, cacao beans, sugar and Haggis.
Mr. Johnson: Haggis? What’s Haggis?
Mr. Smith: It’s a traditional Scottish delicacy; you take sheep’s liver, heart and lung and stuff it inside of the sheep’s stomach.
Mr. Johnson: Ah, get back to you.
Mr. Smith:Mr. Johnson? Mr. Johnson?
词汇注释
ambience n. 气氛; 格调;
distributor n. 经销人; 经销商
manufacturer n. 工厂
break into 快速进军
spring v.闪现
exemplify v. 例证, 示范
trait n. 特色, 特性
factory n.企业
tariff n. 关税
wholesale n.批发
red tape 繁文缛节
cutting corners 偷工减料
hand down 传下来。
Haggis 由羊的内脏搀和燕麦粉和板油制成
stuff v.填充
参考译文
史密斯：很高兴，你能找到时间来见我，约翰先生，我想不出会面的更好环境了，这儿的环境很不错。
约翰：没问题，如果可能，我总是将买卖和乐趣融合起来。现在，我们来听听你们提供的巧克力。
史密斯：正如你所知，我最近刚成为Grangers Gourmet Bon-bons的美国唯一经销商。他们是一家新厂，想快速挺近奢侈品市场，自然，我就马上想到了你的饭店。我认为你们展示了很有像Grangers这样具有特色的品牌，为顾客提供这样的巧克力会增加您提供优雅，奢华，顶级食物的美誉。
约翰：听起来很有意思，美食家巧克力，这是哪儿产的？比利时？
史密斯：实际上，企业在苏格兰。
约翰：真的吗？我认为他们的奢华巧克力并不出名。
史密斯：那恰恰是机遇。政府特别支持开拓国外市场，只要超过1千份的批发订单都会享受到低价灌水。他们也减少了海关的办事手续。我特意带了些巧克力来，尝尝。
约翰：奶油质地，口感爽滑
史密斯：很特别，不是吗？我敢打赌你从未吃过这样的巧克力。我曾私下去企业参观来确保产品不偷工减料，所以质量有保证。只有精华从能通过监察，约翰先生。
约翰：是的，很好的口味，有些芳香，很特别，这是肯定的。成分有什么？
史密斯：我敢保证这是Granger 家族祖传的传统秘方。我知道你会保守秘密。成分有: 酪乳, 可可豆,糖和羊肉杂碎布丁。
约翰：什么是“羊肉杂碎布丁”？
史密斯：是种传统的苏格兰做法：取下羊的肝脏，心和肺，然后将之填充在羊的胃里。
约翰：还是还给你吧。
史密斯：约翰先生？约翰先生？
