新视野大学英语视听说教程 3 Unit 10-7

The stock has to be launched.
Helen: You know, this has been a privately¹ owned company since we first opened last year and, to be honest with you, I’m inclined in keeping in that way.
Bill:  But the market is changing rapidly, and we need to think long term and take proactive measure; otherwise, we’ll find ourselves behind the competition.
Helen: That’s a good point; perhaps I should be more open—minded about this.
Bill:  Don’t you think you’re a little short of funds at the moment?
Helen: That’s true.
Bill:  You simply can’t afford to upgrade your facilities without considerable outside investment. The bank won't lend you the money.
Helen: I haven’t tried it.
Bill:  Even if it did, the interest rate for that much capital would be more we could afford. I’m convinced, the only way to generate the funds we need is to go public.
Helen: What should I do then?
Bill:  A consultant² will be coming in next week to explain the registration³ procedure for an IPO.

Helen: That’s great because I want to have a thorough understanding of what this entails⁴ before any decisions are made.
Bill:  The important point is that you have to demonstrate you’re financially qualified⁵ to be listed on the stock market.
 

1 privately   

adv.以私人的身份，悄悄地，私下地

参考例句：

• Some ministers admit privately that unemployment could continue to rise.一些部长私下承认失业率可能继续升高。
• The man privately admits that his motive is profits.那人私下承认他的动机是为了牟利。

2 consultant   

n.顾问；会诊医师，专科医生

参考例句：

• He is a consultant on law affairs to the mayor.他是市长的一个法律顾问。
• Originally,Gar had agreed to come up as a consultant.原来，加尔只答应来充当我们的顾问。

3 registration   

n.登记，注册，挂号

参考例句：

• Marriage without registration is not recognized by law.法律不承认未登记的婚姻。
• What's your registration number?你挂的是几号？

4 entails   

使…成为必要( entail的第三人称单数 )； 需要； 限定继承； 使必需

参考例句：

• The job entails a lot of hard work. 这工作需要十分艰苦的努力。
• This job entails a lot of hard work. 这项工作需要十分努力。

5 qualified   

adj.合格的，有资格的，胜任的，有限制的

参考例句：

• He is qualified as a complete man of letters.他有资格当真正的文学家。
• We must note that we still lack qualified specialists.我们必须看到我们还缺乏有资质的专家。