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2012年ESL之商务英语 15 Asking for Time Off

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Asking for Time Off 

Johnny: I just found out that the manager is letting Neal take Friday off. I asked him two days ago for Friday off and he turned me down! 

Francesca: Neal’s wife is pregnant1, so maybe he needs time off to go with her to a doctor’s visit, or something. 

Johnny: That’s so messed up! I asked first, so I should have been given permission instead of Neal. I think the manager has it in for me. 

Francesca: I don’t think that’s the case. Maybe next time, if you ask a couple of weeks in advance, he’ll say “yes.” Neal does have seniority, you know. 

Johnny: Neal is always going to have seniority over me and I’m always going to get screwed. 

Francesca: Don’t get a chip on your shoulder about this. Neal put in his years and earned his seniority fair and square. When you’ve worked here 18 years, you’ll get priority2 over newer hires. 

Johnny: If I’m still in this job in 17 years, shoot me! 

 

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse 


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1 pregnant IP3xP     
adj.怀孕的，怀胎的
参考例句：
  • She is a pregnant woman.她是一名孕妇。
  • She is pregnant with her first child.她怀了第一胎。
2 priority qQ1xB     
n.优先处理的事，居先，优先（权）
参考例句：
  • The development of the national economy is a top priority.发展国民经济是应予以最优先考虑的事。
  • Things should be taken up in order of priority.办事应有个先后次序。

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