汤姆: We`ve brought the draft of our contract. Please have a look.
我们把合同的草案带过来了.请您过目.
麦克: How long will the contract last?
该合同的有效期是多长?
汤姆: This contract is valid for one year.
一年.
麦克: I`m afraid that one year is too short. This contract must be valid for at least three years.
一年恐怕太短了.这合同至少应该依法有效三年.