EP 0027Elementary
Asking for Time Off
Mr. McKenna, do you have a second? I need to talk to you about something.
Sure, Liv, what can I do for you?
Well, I was just wondering...you see, I know I’ve used up all my vacation days this year, but my sister is getting married, and the wedding is overseas, and, well...
You wanna take some time off, is that right?
Well, sir, I was just hoping that I might be able to take some unpaid leave this year.
What dates are you planning on taking off? I’ll need at least two months notice, so that I can plan for your absence.
I was thinking of taking off from September first until the thirtieth . Would you be okay with that?
Well, I guess so.
核心词汇
have a secondPhrase
have some time, not busy
use upVerb
take all of something
overseasAdjective
in an other country, across the ocean
take some timeoff Phrase
stop working for a short time
noticeNoun (noncount)
information that tells you about something or warns about something
be okay with thatPhrase
agree
unpaid leavePhrase
time away from work that is not paid
拓展词汇
take a leave of senceabPhrase
stay away from work for a long period of time, without getting paid
sick leaveNoun (noncount)
time away from work when sick
personal leaveNoun (noncount)
time away from work for personal reasons (i.e. doctor’s appointment, etc.)
maternity leaveNoun (noncount)
time away from work for a mother to care for a new baby
bank holidayNoun (singular)
public holiday recognized by law (BrE)