工作英语对话:Certainty and Uncertainty(2)

A: I am not certain, but I think I might ask to be considered for the new job.
B: Why are you considering trying for it?
A: I think that I might like it, but I am still thinking about it.
B: What is it about this job that appeals to you?
A: I think that I would enjoy the position but there isn't a lot of creativity¹ involved.
B: Yes, you could be right. There is a lot to consider.
A: I am also wondering about the pay.
B: Would a slight decrease in pay be worth it for a new opportunity for growth²?
A: I am thinking that might be the case.
B: I think you should give it a shot³. What do you have to lose? You can always change your mind.
 

1 creativity   

n.创造力，创造

参考例句：

• There is limited scope for creativity in my job.我的工作中发挥创造力的空间有限。
• She got an unusually low score for creativity.在创造力方面，她得了异乎寻常的低分。

2 growth   

n.生长，栽培

参考例句：

• All living things depend on the sun for their growth.万物靠太阳生长。
• Youth is the time of physical growth.青年时期是长身体的时期。

3 shot   

n.炮弹，射击，射手；v.射击，发出，发芽；vbl.射击，发出，发芽

参考例句：

• He shot a wild duck.他射中一只野鸭。
• All the children shot out their hands for the money.所有的孩子突然伸出手来要钱。