商务英语：加薪

　　Sarah: Mr. Smith, I have been doing some industry research and was shocked to learn that the average salary for a position that is similar to mine pays on average $2,000 more per year than I am currently making.

　　Smith先生,我做了一些行业调查,非常吃惊地发现同等职位的员工比我现在一年平均多赚2000美元。

　　Mr. Smith: What are you basing this information on?

　　你的根据是什么?

　　Sarah: First and secondary research. I hope that you can address this concern immediately as i find it very disturbing.

　　第一手和间接的调查.我希望您能尽快处理这个问题,因为我感到十分困扰。

　　Mr. Smith: Yes, I will. We are very happy with your performance and want to continue our good working relationship.

　　我会尽快处理。我们对你的业绩很满意,希望继续和你保持良好的工作关系。

　　Sarah: I wish the same. As such, I hope you will seriously consider a pay increase.

　　我也是。既然这样,请你认真考虑给我加薪。

　　Mr. Smith: Let me take this up with the Director and get back to you immediately.

　　请让我向主管汇报,我会尽快答复你。