跟艾米莉一起学口语 第567期:与上司的谈话

 A: Since you did such a fantastic job running the last project, I'd like you to be in charge of this one.
由于你在上次任务中表现特别出色，所以这次的任务我也想交给你负责。
B: Okay. Is the deadline soon?
好的，这个项目马上要到截止日期了吗？
A: No, you can take your time on this project, we have plenty of time to get it done.
不是，做这个项目可以，不用急，慢慢来，我们的时间很充裕。
B: That's great. When is the deadline exactly?
那太好了，确切的期限是什么时候？
A: It isn't due¹ until after the bank holiday next month.
下个月的银行假期之后。
B: So we've got a month and a fortnight to complete it.
那么就是说，我们有一个半月的时间。
A: That's right. Here's a copy of the project proposal² we've worked out for you.
对，这是我们给你做好的项目计划提案的副本。
B: It seems very thorough³.
这个看起来很周密。
A: It should be. We've spent the last few months working on the details of the proposal which will be finalized⁴ in a meeting this afternoon. I know it's short notice, but we need you to be there.
应该这样，我们花了好几个月的时间研究提案的细节，打算今天下午开会最后定稿。我知道现在通知你时间有点紧，不过我们希望你能够按时出席。
B: What time does the meeting start?
这个会几点开？
A: It stars at 3:15 and it should last no more than two hours.
3:15开始，不会超过两个小时。
B: Where is it going to be held?
在哪儿开?
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.
会议室。你一定要通读这个计划书，到时候准备好参与细节问题的讨论。今天你也许会有点忙，但是下周开始你就可以慢慢来了。
B: Don't worry. I can handle it. Is that all?
别担心，我能应付得来，就这些吗？
A: Yes, remember don't be late to the meeting.
是的，记得，开会不要迟到。
B: I won't. See you at 3:15!
我不会的。3点15见！

1 due   

n.应得物；adj.预定的，应付的，到期的，应有的

参考例句：

• I received nothing except what was due to me.除了我应得的东西，我并未接受任何东西。
• The rocket is due to lift off at noon on Friday.火箭定于星期五中午发射。

2 proposal   

n.提议，建议；求婚

参考例句：

• I feel that we ought to accept his proposal.我觉得我们应该接受他的建议。
• They could not gain over anyone to support their proposal.他们无法争取到支持他们建议的人。

3 thorough   

adj. 彻底的，完全的，精心的

参考例句：

• He made a very thorough analysis on the situation.他对形势的分析很透彻。
• The committee reported its findings after a thorough investigation.委员会在彻底调查以后报告了调查结果。

4 finalized   

vt.完成（finalize的过去式与过去分词形式）

参考例句：

• The draft of this article has been finalized [done]. 这篇文章已经定稿。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• The draft was revised several times before it was finalized. 稿子几经删改才定下来。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》