跟艾米莉一起學口語 第567期:與上司的談話
A: Since you did such a fantastic job running the last project, I'd like you to be in charge of this one.
由於你在上次任務中表現特別出色，所以這次的任務我也想交給你負責。
B: Okay. Is the deadline soon?
好的，這個項目馬上要到截止日期了嗎？
A: No, you can take your time on this project, we have plenty of time to get it done.
不是，做這個項目可以，不用急，慢慢來，我們的時間很充裕。
B: That's great. When is the deadline exactly?
那太好了，確切的期限是什麼時候？
A: It isn't due until after the bank holiday next month.
下個月的銀行假期之後。
B: So we've got a month and a fortnight to complete it.
那麼就是說，我們有一個半月的時間。
A: That's right. Here's a copy of the project proposal we've worked out for you.
對，這是我們給你做好的項目計劃提案的副本。
B: It seems very thorough.
這個看起來很周密。
A: It should be. We've spent the last few months working on the details of the proposal which will be finalized in a meeting this afternoon. I know it's short notice, but we need you to be there.
應該這樣，我們花了好幾個月的時間研究提案的細節，打算今天下午開會最後定稿。我知道現在通知你時間有點緊，不過我們希望你能夠按時出席。
B: What time does the meeting start?
這個會幾點開？
A: It stars at 3:15 and it should last no more than two hours.
3:15開始，不會超過兩個小時。
B: Where is it going to be held?
在哪兒開?
A: In the boardroom. Make sure you read through the proposal and come prepared to discuss it in detail. Today will be a busy day for you, but from next week on, you should be in less of a rush.
會議室。你一定要通讀這個計劃書，到時候準備好參與細節問題的討論。今天你也許會有點忙，但是下週開始你就可以慢慢來了。
B: Don't worry. I can handle it. Is that all?
別擔心，我能應付得來，就這些嗎？
A: Yes, remember don't be late to the meeting.
是的，記得，開會不要遲到。
B: I won't. See you at 3:15!
我不會的。3點15見！
