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对话文本
Emily: OMG! It must be so late where you are. What time is it?
Brad: just after 2 am.
E: what's wrong? Can't sleep?
B: nope, actually I was waiting for you. I have something big to tell you.
E: really? What is it?
B: I have an offer to work for a company in your city today?
E: I can't believe it! Is it real? You're moving here?
B: I haven't accepted the position yet and with the upcoming holiday I think it's the perfect chance to visit the city and take a good look at the company before deciding. If you have time I think we could get together in person.
E: just give me the dates and I'll make sure I'm free. You know after all these chatting online, it will be great to meet you in real life. I look forward to seeing you soon!
B: me too. But I think I am going to bed now. my head is getting heavy. Have a nice day there!
E: thanks. This is so exciting. Sleep tight and sweet dreams!
B: talk to you later.
参考翻译
天啊!你那里一定很晚了,几点了?
刚过凌晨两点.
怎么了,睡不着啊?
没有,我其实在等你.我有个重要的消息要告诉你.
真的吗?什么消息?
我今天收到了你那一家公司的录用通知.
真不敢相信.这是真的吗?你要搬过来了吗?
我还没有接受那个职位,不过假期就要来了,我觉得是个很好的机会去你那里好好看看这个公司再做决定.如果你有时间,我们可以真正地见个面.
告诉我具体的日期,我到时候一定空出来.我们在网上聊了这么久,如果能在现实中见面那就太好了.我期待着早点儿见到你!
我也是.不过我现在要睡觉了,我的头开始大了.祝你今天过的愉快!
谢谢你!这个消息真的太令人激动了.睡个好觉,做个好梦!
下次再聊.
核心词组
Get together: 聚集
When can we get together?
我们何时相聚?
In person: if you do sth in person, you go somewhere and do it yourself, instead of doing it by letter, asking sb else to do it, etc. 亲自;亲身
Will you apply for the position by letter or in person?
你申请那个工作是亲自去还是写信去?
I can't attend the meeting in person, but I'll send someone to speak for me.
我不能亲自出席会议,但是我将派人替我发言.
You had better go and speak to him in person.
你最好亲自去跟他谈.
Look forward: 盼望
They are looking forward to her visit.
他们在期待着她的来访.
Talk to you later:以后再聊
Sleep tight:especially to children before they go to bed to say that you hope they sleep well (尤用以打发孩子睡觉)睡个好觉
Good night, sleep tight!
晚安,睡个好觉!
核心词汇
Upcoming: going to happen soon 即将发生(或来临)的
the upcoming presidential election
即将举行的总统选举
a single from the band's upcoming album
选自该乐队即将发行的专辑的一首单曲
position: a job 职位;职务
He held a senior position in a large company.
他在一家大公司担任高级职务.
I should like to apply for the position of Sales Director.
我想申请销售部主任一职.