在公司規劃出差時，你是不是常常需要查航班、比票價、改行程？
無論你是：
- 說明出差目的地
- 查詢航班可訂位情況
- 與同事協調出差時間
- 確認行程（itinerary）
- 預訂機票或旅館
讓你一次搞懂「商務出差英文」！
🎧Apple Podcast｜Spotify
💬 Dialogue（英文對話 + 中文翻譯）
📍 Scenario｜情境說明
兩位同事正在規劃 1 月份的商務出差。他們需要確認目的地、比較航班、查看時刻表並最終確認行程
English Dialogue
Sarah: Hey Mark, have you finalized the destination for our business trip next month?
莎拉： 嘿 Mark，我們下個月的出差地點確定了嗎？
Mark: Not yet. The client wants us to visit either Chicago or Dallas. Which one should we prioritize?
馬克： 還沒。客戶希望我們去芝加哥或達拉斯。你覺得哪個應該優先？
Sarah: Probably Chicago. Their team requested an in-person meeting. Have you checked the flight options?
莎拉： 我覺得是芝加哥。他們希望面對面開會。你查過航班選項了嗎？
Mark: Yes, this morning. The fares went up again. We should book soon before the seats sell out.
馬克： 查了，今天早上票價又上漲了。最好快訂，不然可能沒位子。
Sarah: Agreed. Do you want to review the flight schedules together?
莎拉： 同意，要一起看航班時刻表嗎？
Mark: Sure. And I want to compare airlines — some include Wi-Fi and extra baggage, which could help with our presentation materials.
馬克： 好啊。我也想比較航空公司，有些有 Wi-Fi 和額外行李，對簡報設備比較方便。
Sarah: Good point. What about traveling from the 8th to the 11th? That seems like the smoothest itinerary.
莎拉： 好主意。那 8 號到 11 號如何？行程看起來最順。
Mark: Works for me. Do you prefer a morning departure or something later?
馬克： 可以。你想搭早班機還是晚一點的？
Sarah: Morning is fine. I’d like to arrive early and prepare before meeting the client.
莎拉： 早上就好，我想早點到準備一下。
Mark: Same here. Let’s check availability. If the seats are still open, we should book today.
馬克： 我也一樣。查一下可訂位情況，如果還有位子我們就今天訂。
Sarah: Great. I’ll pull up the booking site now. Hopefully prices haven’t increased again.
莎拉： 好，我開網站看看。希望票價沒再漲。
Mark: Yeah, business travel in January is always busy.
馬克： 是啊，一月出差機位超難搶。
📚 Vocabulary Boost 重點單字
| 單字 / 片語 | 詞性 | 中文意思 | 英文例句 | 例句翻譯 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fare | noun | 票價 | The flight fare increased due to high demand. | 因需求高，機票票價上漲了。 |
| itinerary | noun | 行程表 | Please confirm the itinerary before we submit it to the client. | 在提交給客戶前請先確認行程表。 |
| availability | noun | 可訂位情況 | We need to check seat availability for the morning flight. | 我們需要查早班機的可訂位情況。 |
| fully booked | adj. | 全部訂滿 | Most flights to Chicago are already fully booked. | 大多飛往芝加哥的航班都已經被訂滿。 |
| reservation | noun | 預訂、訂位 | Your reservation has been completed successfully. | 你的預訂已成功完成。 |
| departure | noun | 出發時間 | The departure time has changed to 9:20 a.m. | 出發時間改為上午 9:20。 |
| compare | verb | 比較 | Let’s compare the fares before making a decision. | 決定前我們先比較票價。 |
| went up | phrase | 上漲 | Prices went up again this week. | 本週價格又上漲了。 |
| business trip | noun | 商務出差 | Our business trip is scheduled for early January. | 我們的商務出差安排在一月初。 |
| meeting request | noun | 會議邀請 | The client sent a meeting request for the 10th. | 客戶寄來了 10 號的會議邀請。 |
🔍 Grammar Focus｜多益常考句型
| 句型 | 中文意思 | 英文例句 | 中文翻譯 |
|---|---|---|---|
| be leaning toward + 名詞 | 傾向於某選項 | I’m leaning toward flying to Chicago. | 我比較傾向飛芝加哥。 |
| be fully booked | 全部訂滿 | The morning flight is fully booked already. | 早班機已經全部訂滿。 |
| be thinking about + V-ing | 正在考慮 | We’re thinking about traveling on the 8th. | 我們正在考慮 8 號出差。 |
| before + V-ing | 在…之前 | Let’s confirm with the client before booking anything. | 在訂位前先跟客戶確認。 |
| need to + V | 需要… | We need to check availability soon. | 我們需要盡快查可訂位情況。 |
📖 Transcript 逐字稿
J: Welcome back to MJ English, everyone. Today we’re going to get into something that, well, almost everyone in a business setting has to do at some point.
J：歡迎回到《MJ English》。今天我們要來探討一件幾乎所有職場人士遲早都會遇到的事情。
M: Planning a business trip.
M：規劃出差行程。
J: Exactly. The logistics, the pressure, all of it. And it’s a classic scenario you’ll see on the TOEIC exam too, so this should be really useful.
J：完全正確。從安排細節到壓力全部都包含在內。而且在 TOEIC 測驗裡也常常出現，是非常實用的情境。
M: Right. So we’re looking at a conversation between two colleagues, Sarah and Mark. They’re trying to plan a trip for early January.
M：對。所以我們先看一段同事間的對話，主角是 Sarah 和 Mark。他們正在規劃一趟一月初的出差。
J: So, you know, a really busy time.
J：你也知道，那可是超級忙的時間點。
M: A very busy time. They’re dealing with destinations, flights, schedules… all the typical stuff.
M：非常忙。他們得處理目的地、機票、行程……所有典型的出差問題。
Two colleagues are planning an upcoming business trip for early January. They must decide on destinations, compare flights, review schedules, and confirm the itinerary .
English Dialogue
Sarah: Hey Mark, have you finalized the destination for our business trip next month?
Mark: Not yet. The client wants us to visit either Chicago or Dallas. Which one do you think we should prioritize?
Sarah: Probably Chicago. Their team requested an in-person meeting. Have you checked the flight options?
Mark: Yes, I checked this morning. The fares went up again. We should probably book soon before the seats sell out.
Sarah: Agreed. Do you want to review the flight schedules together?
Mark: Sure. I also want to compare airlines — some include Wi-Fi and extra baggage, which might be useful for the presentation equipment.
Sarah: Good thinking. What about traveling from the 8th to the 11th? That seems like the smoothest itinerary.
Mark: Works for me. Do you prefer a morning departure or something later?
Sarah: Morning is fine. I’d like to arrive early and prepare before meeting the client.
Mark: Same here. Let’s check availability. If the seats are still open, we should book today.
Sarah: Great. I’ll pull up the booking site now. Hopefully the prices haven’t increased again.
Mark: Yeah, business travel in January is always busy.
Sarah：嗨 Mark，你有把下個月出差的目的地確定下來了嗎？
Mark：還沒有。客戶希望我們去芝加哥或達拉斯。你覺得我們應該優先哪一個？
Sarah：應該是芝加哥吧。他們的團隊要求面對面開會。你看過航班選項了嗎？
Mark：看過了，我今天早上查的。票價又漲了。我們最好快點訂，不然座位可能會被訂光。
Sarah：同意。你要一起看航班時刻嗎？
Mark：好啊。我也想比較一下不同航空公司——有些有附 Wi-Fi 和額外行李額度，對我們的簡報設備可能會有幫助。
Sarah：好主意。那 8 號到 11 號出差怎麼樣？看起來是最順的行程。
Mark：可以啊。你比較想搭早上的班機還是晚一點的？
Sarah：早上就好。我想早點到那邊，會前先準備一下。
Mark：我也是。那我們先查查有沒有位子。如果還有位置，我們今天就訂吧。
Sarah：好，我現在開訂票網站。希望價格不要又漲了。
Mark：對啊，一月的商務旅行一向都很忙
J: Okay, so let’s just run through what they said. It’s a pretty quick exchange. So, Sarah kicks it off, asking if they’ve decided on the destination yet. The client gave them two options: Chicago or Dallas.
J：好，那我們快速走過他們的對話。Sarah 先問：目的地決定好了嗎？客戶提供了兩個選項：芝加哥或達拉斯。
M: And Mark says he just checked the fares this morning and, guess what? They went up again.
M：然後 Mark 說他今天早上才查了票價，結果——又漲了。
J: They went up again. Yeah. So he’s stressing that they really need to book soon.
J：對，又漲了。他強調他們真的必須趕快訂。
M: Right. Then they get into the details, like comparing airlines, looking for Wi-Fi, you know, extra baggage allowance.
M：沒錯。接著他們開始討論細節，比較航空公司、有沒有 Wi-Fi、行李額度等等。
J: And they confirm the dates, the 8th to the 11th, and decide on a morning flight so they can get there early and prep before meeting the client.
J：他們確認日期是 8 號到 11 號，並決定搭早班機，好讓他們抵達後能先準備，再去見客戶。
M: That short conversation… I mean, it is just packed with really useful language.
M：那段短短的對話……真的塞滿了超實用的語言表達。
J: It is. So let’s unpack some of the vocabulary they use. These are words that pop up all the time in business and on the exam.
J：是真的。我們來拆解一下裡面的單字。這些都是商務英文與 TOEIC 裡超常出現的用語。
M: Okay, let’s start with “fare.” When Mark says the fare went up, he’s not just stating a fact, is he?
M：好，我們從「fare（票價）」開始。當 Mark 說票價上漲時，他不只是單純陳述事實，對吧？
J: Not at all. He’s creating urgency. A “fare” isn’t just a price tag; in this context, it’s a variable, a risk. The cost is rising, and that means the window to act is closing.
J：完全不是。他是在製造「緊迫感」。票價不只是價格，它在這裡表示一種變動性與風險——價格越來越高，代表決策時間越來越少。
M: Right. It demands action. And what about “itinerary”? Everyone kind of knows what it means, but here, it’s more than just a schedule.
M：沒錯，這迫使你立即行動。那「itinerary（行程表）」呢？大家大概都知道意思，但在這裡，它不只是日程。
J: When they confirm the dates, that itinerary becomes, like a project plan. It’s a commitment. You have to lock it in before you can present it to anyone else, especially the client.
J：一旦確認日期，行程表就變成一個「專案計畫」。那是一種承諾，在呈報給任何人之前（尤其是客戶），必須先確定下來。
M: And they also touched on “availability” and the risk of things being fully booked.
M：他們也提到了「availability（可預訂性）」以及「可能會滿位」的風險。
J: Which is a huge deal in early January. Checking for availability isn’t just about finding a seat. It’s about securing a resource before your competitors do. Or before it’s just gone.
J：尤其是一月初很重要。查詢可預訂性不只是「還有沒有位子」，而是要在競爭者之前確保資源——不然就沒了。
J: Totally. And that phrase he used, “went up,” is just a perfect, natural way to talk about an increase. Prices, numbers, anything. It’s simple and direct.
J：完全是。而且「went up（上漲）」這個表達非常自然，價格、數字增加都能用，簡單又直接。
M: So that’s the vocabulary. But the way they structure their sentences is also super important for getting things done.
M：那是單字部分。但他們造句的方式對於把事情做好也非常重要。
J: Oh, absolutely. The grammar here tells its own story about how to communicate effectively. So let’s look at when Mark says, “we need to check availability soon.” That “need to” plus a verb, it’s powerful.
J：絕對是。這段對話的文法也展示了有效溝通的方式。像 Mark 說「we need to check availability soon」。這個「need to + 動詞」超有力量。
M: It’s not a suggestion. It signals that something is mandatory. It’s about necessity. If you don’t do this, there will be negative consequences.
M：它不是建議，而是「必須」。如果不做，會有負面後果。
J: And you can contrast that with something a little softer, like when they say, “I’m leaning toward flying to Chicago.”
J：而相較之下，有個比較柔和的句型——例如「I’m leaning toward flying to Chicago」。
M: I love that phrase: “be leaning toward” an option. It’s a brilliant way to state your preference without sounding too aggressive.
M：我超喜歡這個用法。「leaning toward＋選項」能表達你的傾向，但不會太強勢。
J: It keeps the conversation collaborative, you know? It invites other people to chime in.
J：它能讓對話保持合作感，邀請對方一起討論。
M: And one last one. Using “before” plus “V-ing.” Like, “preparing before meeting the client.”
M：最後一個句型就是「before + V-ing」。像是「preparing before meeting the client」。
J: It establishes a clear sequence. You do this first, then you do that. It’s how you manage complex tasks.
J：這句型能清楚表示順序：先做 A，再做 B。這是處理複雜任務的方式。
M: “Let’s confirm with the team before booking the tickets.” Simple, clear, and it prevents mistakes.
M：「Let’s confirm with the team before booking the tickets.」簡單、明確，也能避免出錯。
J: So really, it all comes together. The words they choose and the way they phrase things helps them manage the cost, the urgency, and the teamwork all at the same time.
J：所以其實一切都合在一起了。他們用的字、造句的方式，都在幫助他們同時管理成本、緊迫性與團隊合作。
J: That’s it for today’s MJ English. Remember, 5 minutes a day is all you need to win at work, win the TOEIC, and win over your colleagues. If you found this episode useful, don’t forget to follow and share it with your friends. See you next time.
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