英语流利说 Level5 Unit2 Part3 Quittin

Good morning, Lisa. What was it you wanted to see me about?   

Good morning.Thanks for seeing me on such short notice. I know it's a busy time for you.

That's okay, Lisa. I can see that you are upset about something. Is something wrong?

Yes, actually there is. And I have been thinking about it a lot. To make it short, I have decided to leave the company.

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(How is Lisa feeling?)  She is upset about something.

(What has Lisa decided to do?)  She has decided to leave the company.

notice    n.注意; 理会; 察觉; 通告; 布告; 通知; 公告牌; 警示牌;

make it short  网络长话短说;

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You are going to leave?

Yes, I think it's best. I'm really not happy here anymore.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Have you found another job?

No, it isn't that. My husband and I have just decided that I really don't need to work.

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(Why has she decided to quit her job?) She isn't happy working there.

(What has she and her husband decided?) She doesn't need a job.

(She has decided to quit because she's not happy working there.)

it isn't that  不是那样的

Well, I'm sorry to hear that you want to leave.But I really want you to reconsider. You've only been here for a year.That isn't very long,  and it won't help your resume if you decide to look a job in the future.

Yes, that may be true,  but staying here is really stressful.You may not be aware of it,  but I have real problems with my supervisor,Bill.

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(How long has she been working there?)   For about a year.

(Why is her job so stressful?)  She doesn't like working with her supervisor.

(She's been working there for about a year.)

(Bill is her supervisor, so he supervises her work.)

(She has some serious problems working with her supervisor.)

resume 简历，注意读法

resume  n.摘要; 概述; 概要;

if  虚拟语气   看下

supervisor    n.监督人; 指导者; 主管人;

supervise     v.监督; 管理; 指导; 主管;

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Oh, what kind of problems?

He takes on projects and assigns them to me with no regard for my other responsibilities. It's just too much.Then he takes all the credit for my work.Maybe I'm just too sensitive.

Yes,I know he can act that way and I have told him it's an area he needs to improve.

Anyway, there are people like that in every organization.

(To take credit for somethings means...) to claim responsibility for the results.

(How does his supervisor need to improve）   he needs to improve how to work with others.

takes on   网络承担; 具有; 呈现;

takes on projects   承担项目

assign   v.分配(某物); 分派，布置(工作、任务等); 指定; 指派; 委派; 派遣;

with regard for   为...考虑              with no regard for   不考虑，不关心

responsibility  n.责任; 负责; 事故责任; 职责; 义务; 任务;

takes all the credit for    takes credit for

all the credit  所有的功劳

To take credit for something     把成功归功于某人

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I know it is difficult, but you need to learn how to deal with people like him.

Well, I don't know.It's really stressful.It isn't easy for me to talk to them.

Listen,Lisa, You have great potential and I don't want to lose you.If you already had a job offer, I wouldn't stand in your way. But since you don't, I really want you to stay.

I appreciate your saying that. It means a lot.

(What's another word for potential?) ability       n.可能性; 潜在性; 潜力; 潜质; 电位; 电势; 电压;

(To stand in the way of something means...) to try to stop it       妨碍某事

(Why should she try to work with Bill?) It could be a good learning experience.

stand in your way   挡住你的路

 your saying that    你这么说

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So will you please reconsider your decision?        v.重新考虑; 重新审议;

Yes,I'll talk to my husband.

As for Bill, please try to work with him for a bit longer.This is a part of your learning experience.

Thanks, I really appreciate your advice.You are a great sales person.I'm feeling better already.

You're welcome Lisa.I need you to stay.Please give at least another year.

(Why does Lisa think her boss is a great sales person?) She has convinced her of the importance of staying instead of quitting.

 (What advice did she give to Lisa?) to reconsider her decision and stay for at least another year.

convince sb. of sth   说服某人相信某事” 或 “使某人相信某事”

She has sold Lisa on the idea of staying for another year.

sell  an idea   推销想法 

on the idea of    关于