
Request for Advice
Dear
Frankly, I need your advice on a matter of great concern to the employees at the local
manufacturing facility. It seems the constant rumors of a corporate takeover are filtering down to
the general work force, and the loyalty may soon falter. I have heard of some employees submitting
their applications to our competitors. This could create problems if not dealt with now.
* frankly = 솔직히[노골적으로]/ advice on ~ = ~에 대한 조언/ a matter of great concern = 중대한 문제
* manufacturing facility = 생산 시설[공장]/ constant = 끊임없는; 거듭되는/ corporate takeover = 기업 인수
* filter down to ~ = ~까지 새어나가다/ work force = 전 종업원/ loyalty = 충실, 충성/ falter = 흔들리다
* submit = (서류, 제안서 등을) 제출하다/ deal with ~ = (문제, 과제 등을) 처리하다, 다루다
I feel obliged to make some sort of official statement to the employees and hope for your guidance
as to the content thereof.
* feel obliged to ~ = ~를 하는 의무감이 들다/ official statement = 공식성명
* as to ~ = ~에 관해서는[~은]/ thereof = (앞에 언급된) 그것의
I would be most grateful for your thoughts and advice on this most sensitive matter.
* grateful for ~ = ~에 대해 감사하는/ sensitive = (정보・주제 등이) 민감한[신중을 요하는]