口语学习笔记之'在工作单位'

四月 29, 2006

对于一个工作的人来说，他一天的大部分’清醒’时间都是在工作单位度过的，办公室交流也就成为了每天生活中必备的部分，这次我们一起来学习办公室口语。下面是’口语8000句’之’在工作单位’的听写笔记。

[在办公室]
I made it.
Be punctual!
You are late again.
I was only late by 5 minutes.
Did you punch in/out?
Let me check my schedule.
I’ve got so much to do.
I am pressed for time.
I am a ordinary office worker.
The work doesn’t need much effort.
I’m in charge of the west side.
I’m done with the work.
I can still work for a long time.
Our boss has been fired.
Please staple these together.
Would you copy these papers?
This copy machine doesn’t work.
I think it ran out paper.
When is this due?
It is due on the 30th.
Let’s take a break.
Get me a cup of coffee, will you?
Would you like some coffee?
That would be great!
It is almost lunchtime.
We took a hour lunch break.
Let’s get started.
I can’t leave this job at the moment.
I am too busy to bother with such details.
I am so busy, I would really appreciate any help I could get.
Don’t slack off.
Do your best.
Don’t work too hard.
Pull yourself together. (打起精神)
You can count on me.
I don’t even have time to catch my breath.
What’s keeping you?
Changing job is the only way out.
You’d better work harder.
I’m a workaholic.
I don’t know how to fill out this form.
How do I fill out this form?
Can you help me with this form?
It looks like it’s going to be a long meeting, doesn’t it?
The meeting went well.
I did all I could do.
Are you impressed?
Please underline the important items.
Check. (对方在检查名单时表示满意的用法)
Would you get to the point?
Please do it all over again.
Fax this paper to Mr Li.
Please hand in the document to me.
This is a piece of work I can be proud of.
I can not find my white-out.
Are you working overtime tonight?
Business is business.
He is a hard worker.
You are overworking.
Finish this report today!
When is this paper due?
I’ve got so much to do.
There is a lot of work piled up on my desk.
We will fake it.
All done!
It’s been a long day.
I can’t make an exception for you. (破例)
It is dark outside already.
Let’s finish up.
I’ve just finished work.
Today is payday.
Let’s have a drink.
Thanks for your hard work.
I hope you don’t my leaving now.
Sorry for interrupting.
May I interrupt you?
Mr Li is on line one.
I have an appointment with Mr Li.
What floor is ABC on?
Where are the elevators?

[人际关系]
I get along well with him.
I respect him.
I despise him.
I want to get along with everyone.
Are you getting along with her?
She ignored me.
I don’t know what he is really thinking.
I have no reason to be envied.
I don’t like brownnosers.
I’m neglecting my family.
Which side are you on?
I’m on your side.
He is very hard on me.
He always treat me as a enemy.
He treated me badly.
We’re on a first name basis.

[评论他人]
He is quick on the uptake. (理解力很强)
He will never let you down.
He is efficient.
He is a good guy.
He looks old for his age.
You look younger than me.
That is the way he is.
Who is he like?
He has a lot of common sense.
He is wise for his age. (很博学)
He knows a lot of people.
He is a go-getter.
You are so sympathetic.
He is faithful.
He has a deep voice.
He has put on weight.
He is overweight.
You have a lot of nerve.
He is a very modest man.
He has a good/bad temper.
There is something strange about her.
She is not herself.
She is so weird.
Tom eats like a bird.
She has a nice figure.
His best days are gone.
My father is getting on in years.
What does he look like?
They are making a big fuss.
He is a chain smoker.

[贬低别人]
He is selfish.
He takes things too seriously.
He is simpleminded.
He is on edge. (情绪烦躁)
He is talkative.
He is quite well off.
He is fresh.
He is a smooth talker.
He is nobody’s fool.
He often says absurd things.
He has no sense of responsibility.
He’s very offensive.
He is a difficult man to deal with.
He is a stubborn old man.
He is aiming too high.
That man never admits defeat.
He is crooked.
He is good for nothing.
He is shy around strangers.
He is acting big.
He has a short temper. (易怒)
He eats like a horse.
Your perfume is strong.

[自我评价]
I’m young in spirit.
I’m all thumbs. 笨拙
I like being alone.
I am easygoing.
I get embarrassed easily.
I’m practical about everything. 现实的
I’m a good judge of charactor.
I prefer wine to sweets.
I have led a dog’s life.
I have poor eyesight.

[New Words To Me]
punctual — acting or arriving exactly at the time appointed; prompt.
punch in/out — 打上/下班钟卡.
staple — to secure or fasten by means of a staple or staples.
slack — moving slowly; sluggish.
count on — 依靠, 指望.
workaholic — one who has a compulsive and unrelenting need to work.
overtime — beyond the established time limit, especially that of the normal working day.
fake — to engage in feigning, simulation, or other deceptive activity.
despise — to regard with contempt or scorn.
brownnose — to curry favor with in an obsequious manner; fawn on.
be hard on sb — 对..刻薄/不客气.
go-getter — [slang] 非常积极能干的人, 老手.
adj + for — 与..比较…
sympathetic — expressing, feeling, or resulting from sympathy.
well off — rich.
absurd — ridiculously incongruous or unreasonable.
offensive — causing anger, displeasure, resentment, or affront.
stubborn — unreasonably, often perversely unyielding; bullheaded.
crooked — dishonest or unscrupulous; fraudulent.
perfume — a substance that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor, especially a volatile liquid distilled from flowers or prepared synthetically.