9月2日商务英语

riff [rif]

1.重复段落（名词，音乐术语）

2.有趣的即兴讲话（名词）

1. (noun, MUSIC) A short rhythmic phrase in jazz improvisation.

2. (noun) A clever, spontaneous remark or humorous observation.

EXAMPLE 1: The talented group of jazz musicians were famous for creating bright little riffs that repeated as backgrounds for improvised solos.

1、这支天才的爵士乐团以为即兴的独唱创作重复演奏的明快背景的音乐而知名。

EXAMPLE 2: When my clever old uncle arrives at a family event, he usually makes an odd little riff that makes everyone laugh and feel cheerful.

2、我那聪明的老叔参加家里的活动时，通常会说一些古怪的小段子，让所有人大笑，感到高兴。

to be on the problem

设法解决问题

Informal expression meaning to be working on the solution to a problem.

EXAMPLE: When the residents of his apartment building complained about the broken pipe, the landlord said he was going to be on the problem right away.

这些公寓的住户们抱怨管道破裂，房东说，他马上想办法解决 。