白领英语口语速查 第21期:请假(1)

（单词翻译）

　　请假
Asking for a Leave
今天请假
take/have the day off=ask for leave today
A: Hello!Mr.Johnson,this is Zhang Qiang.It seems that I have caught a cold.
I'd like to have a day off.
B: That's fine.Have a rest today.
打电话请病假
call in sick
A: Where is Emily?
B: She called in sick today.
A: Ok,I got it.
请病假
take a sick day
A: Did Lucy take a sick day today?
B: Yes,she didn't feel very good.
产假
maternity¹ leave
A: Why is Betty absent?
B: She is on maternity leave.
带薪假期
paid vacation
A: How many paid vacation days do we have?
B: Two weeks a year.
填请假单
fill in the request form for taking the day off=fill in the absence form
A: Hey,Cindy,I've got some family issues so I need to take this morning off.
B: All right,please fill in the request form for taking the day off.
A: Sure,I will submit² it for your approval³.
B: Ok.
安排好手头的工作
arrange everything on hand
A: Bob,I need to attend a wedding this Thursday,could I ask for a day off?
B: Can you arrange everything on hand?
A: No problem.
B: Ok,fill in an absence form,and I will sign it.
我想休假两周。
I would like to take my two weeks vacation time.
A: Manager,I often feel tired these days,could I take a holiday?
B: How long did you have in mind?
A: I would like to take my two weeks vacation time.