Daily English 2007.02.22

전화메시지
1. 자기소개
  Hi! This is Becky calling from YBM in Korea.
2. 전화목적
  I'm calling to ask some questions concerning the program.
3. 상황설명
  We received the program last month but we found several mistakes in the program manual.
4. 요구사항
  So could you please let me know when I can get the new manual?
5. 연락처
  You can contact me from 9 to 10 by the number of 123-4567.

walk-in
=> of or pertaining to persons who walk into an office or store from the street without an appointment
=> Appointments are usually, required, but if you are injured or are too ill to wait for an appointment, you can be seen on a walk-in basis.

caterer
=> a person whose business is to provide food, supplies and service at social gatherings
=> A firm of caterers took care of her wedding party.

comparable
=> able to be compared; similar enough to allow comparison
=> If you do not handle a specific item on the list, but can provide an item comparable in color, design, and price, please provide a quote for that item.

designation
=> the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
=> A lot of cloak-and-dagger activity was involved in the designation of the director.

undoubtedly
=> Accepted as beyond question; undisputed
=> Due to the high quality of his work, Mr. Young will undoubtedly be promoted to Assitant Sales Manager next year.

occupational
=> relating of work
=> Many doctors, the report said, often have little or no experience with occupational health issues and as a result recommend that their patients take off work for longer that is necessary, which costs businesses money in lost productivity.

relish
=> a sauce or pickle which adds such a flavor to food
=> The cook is adding a relish to the dish.

comparably
=> in a comparable method
=> Oils and perfumes can be placed comparably on the skin or poured in baths.