Boss: ...like I told you before ,we just don't have the resources to hire you an assistant.
......如我之前跟您说的,我们现在没有资金给您招聘一个助理。
Tony: I understand that, but the fact is we're understaffed.
我了解,但事实是我们现在人手不够。
Boss: The timing is just not right. The economy is bad, and it's too risky to take on new staff.
现在时机不对,经济不景气,再增加新职员这实在太冒险了。
Tony: Yeah, I guess you're right...here's an idea, what if we hire an intern?She would take some of the weight off my shoulders.
恩,我想你是对的。那这样,如果招聘一个实习生呢?她可以帮我分担一些任务。
Boss: She?
她?
Tony: Yeah, you know, a recent graduate.She could give me a hand with some of these projects and we could keep our costs down.
是的,你知道的,一个毕业生。她可以帮我做很多项目并且减少开销。
Boss: That sounds reasonable... let me see what I can do.
这听起来很合理......让我想想我要怎么做。
Boss: Tony, I'd like to introduce you to your new assistant.
托尼,让我给你介绍下你的新助理。
Tony: OK, great! Let's meet her!
好的,让我见见她。
Adam: Hi, I'm Adam.
您好,我是亚当。
Tony: Oh... hi... I'm Tony...
恩......您好,我是托尼。