2013年ESL之商务英语 15 Being Forced Out of a Position

（单词翻译）

Being Forced Out of a Position

Julianna: Ha ha! The wicked witch is dead! 

Hugo: What are you talking about? 

Julianna: Bettina is stepping down as chairperson of the committee. I thought this day would never come. 

Hugo: That’s a big surprise. I never thought I’d live to see the day when Bettina would willingly give up her position. 

Julianna: It wasn’t her choice exactly. The rest of the committee forced her out, saying they couldn’t work with her anymore. Oh how the mighty¹ have fallen! 

Hugo: But I thought she had the support of the higher- ups and they wanted her in the position. 

Julianna: Well, she’s somehow fallen from grace and they can’t wait to see the back of her. It’s nice to see her get her comeuppance – finally! 

Hugo: Maybe we’re not getting the full story. Maybe she had personal reasons for leaving. 

Julianna: Whatever the reason, we’ll be rid of her once and for all. Hallelujah! 

Hugo: How do you know the next chairperson won’t be worse? 

Julianna: Bite your tongue! 

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse