本:
Have you discussed our most recent proposal with your senior management?
你和你的上级管理层讨论过我们的最新提议了吗?
凯文:
Yes, but they are as yet unwilling to agree to each term of the contract.
是的.但是他们迄今不同意各项合同条款.
本:
But are they willing to continue negotiations to try and find a mutually beneficial outcome?
但是他们愿意继续谈判以求找到一种双方互利的结果吗?
凯文:
Yes. But there is another problem.
是的.但是还有一个问题.
本:
Which is?
什么?
凯文:
They have asked to delay the next round of negotiations.
他们已经要求推迟下一轮谈判.
本:
Why?
为什么?
凯文:
Because they feel it is necessary to discuss your proposals in more detail, as well as to assess how far they`re willing to go with these negotiations.
因为他们觉得有必要更详细地讨论你们的提议.及需要考虑他们愿意把谈判进行到什么程度.
本:
Ok, so when can we expect to recommence negotiations?
那么我们能够预期下一轮谈判什么时候开始?
凯文:
Is Monday next week good for you?
星期一你们方便吗?