Criticizing a lack of effort
A: Allan, I am really disappointed by your lack of effort on this project.
B: Look, Sally. I’ve put just as much work into this as anybody else.
A: No, I’m sorry. I disagree. I don’t think you’ve been working at full speed at all.
B: Well. I’m sorry you feel that way.
批评工作涣散
A：艾伦，你做这个项目缺乏努力，这实在令我失望。
B：嘿，萨莉。我在这上面所投入的一点也不比别人少。
A：不，对不起。我不能同意。我认为你根本就没在全力工作。
B：哦，你这样想我很遗憾。
Arranging a holiday schedule
A: Mr. Martin? I need to talk to you for a minute.
B: Certainly, Mr. Emory. Is there a problem, sir?
A: Well, I’d just like you to help me with the holiday schedule.
B: Fine, Mr. Emory. Let me just grab a pad and pen.
安排假期上班表
A：马丁先生？我需要和你谈谈。
B：当然，埃默里先生。有什么问题吗？
A：嗯，我希望你帮我排出假期日程。
B：好，埃默里先生。等我拿纸笔来。
(本文转载自旺旺英语)
