諗到 Good idea 不妨 Sleep on it【短片】
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發布時間: 2016/01/13 08:00
英文有很多諺語,別以為這些諺語艱深難懂,原來很多句子也很生活化,甚至可套用到職場,以下是一些例子。
1. Bitten off more than he can chew
意思是承擔超過自己所能勝任的事情。
Tony is stressed. I think he is bitten off more than he can chew.
2. Fill in for someone
是頂替人地的意思。
When I was on leave, Eric filled in for me.
3. In the black
這個老闆們最喜歡,是賺錢的意思。
Our business this year is great! We have been in the black all year.
4. In the red
相反,是蝕錢的意思。
We have been in the red for the past three months.
5. Sleep on it
字面上看來是睡在上面,但其實意思是「先不去想,好好考慮後再決定」
That sounds like a good idea. Let me sleep on it.
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