EP 0004Elementary
I need an assistant!
...like I told you before, we just don’t have the resources to hire you an assistant.
I understand that, but the fact is we’re understaffed.
The timing is just not right. The economy is bad, and it’s too risky to take on new staff.
Yeah, I guess you’re right.... here’s an idea, what if we hire an intern? She would take some of the weight off my shoulders.
She?
Yeah, you know, a recent graduate. She could give me a hand with some of these projects and we could keep our costs down.
That sounds reasonable... let me see what I can do.
Tony, I’d like to introduce you to your new assistant.
OK, great! Let’s meet her!
Hi, I’m Adam.
Oh... hi... I’m Tony...
核心词汇
resourcesNoun (plural)
money
understaffedAdjective
not enough people to do the job
the timing is not rightjust Phrase
it is not a good time now
weight off shouldersmy Phrase
remove pressure or stress
give me a handPhrase
help
that sounds reasonablePhrase
is OK
拓展词汇
recruitVerb, finitive
Inhire
overworkedAdjective
working too much
short staffedAdjective
not enough people to do the job
cut costsPhrase
reduce spending
overstaffedAdjective
having too many employees