商用英語
Competing for a Promotion
B: Did you see the job posting on the bulletin board?
S: Do you mean the notice advertising the office manager position?
B: Yes. I heard that Mr. Landon has accepted a job offer in a different city. So, he’s leaving at the end of the month.
S: I heard the same thing yesterday. Apparently, the CEO wants to hire his replacement from within the company.
B: That might be a good job opportunity for someone. I hear the office manager is paid well.
S: I can sense that you’re interested. You’re planning on applying, aren’t you?
B: Maybe. But I haven’t decided yet.
S: Well, did you notice the part of the job posting about the presentation?
B: No. What are you talking about?
S: It says that, as part of the application process, we need to give a presentation to the CEO proposing a new marketing campaign.
B: Hold on a second. You just said “we.” You’re also going to apply for the manager position, aren’t you?
S: It sounds like you have made up your mind after all! What’s wrong? Are you afraid of a little competition?
B: Of course not. I’m down for it. Bring it on.
★ 1. compete for... 為……競爭
competition [ ͵kɑmpəˋtɪʃən ] n. 競爭;競賽
Hundreds of athletes are competing for the gold medal.
有數百位運動員正在為金牌競爭。
Healthy competition in the workplace can improve employee performance.
職場上的良性競爭可以提升員工表現。
2. position [ pəˋzɪʃən ] n. 職位
The position in the firm was instantly filled as soon as it was available.
這間公司的職缺在一釋出時就馬上被填補了。
3. hire [ haɪr ] vt. 聘請,僱用
The boss hired a personal driver.
這個大老闆僱用了私人司機。
4. opportunity [ ͵ɑpɚˋtjunət] n. 機會
Studying abroad is a great opportunity to expand one’s horizons.
出國讀書是拓展一個人視野的好機會。
* horizons [ həˋraɪznz ] n. 視野,眼界(恆用複數)
★ 5. presentation [ ͵prizɛnˋteʃən ] n.(口頭)報告
Students are required to give a presentation at the end of the semester.
學生在學期末需要做一個口頭報告。
6. propose [ prəˋpoz ] vt. 提議,建議
The team leader proposed a project at the meeting.
組長在開會中提出一個計畫。
7. make up one’s mind 下定決心
Zoey made up her mind to go on a diet.
佐依下定決心要節食。
8. be down / up for... 樂意∕願意(做)……;對……感興趣
Alex is always down for outdoor activities.
艾力克斯一直對戶外活動感興趣。
► promotion [ prəˋmoʃən] n. 升遷
► a job posting 職缺公告
► a bulletin [ˋbʊlətɪn ] board 公告欄
► apparently [ əˋpærəntlɪ ] adv. 顯然地
► application [ ͵æpləˋkeʃən ] n. 申請
► marketing [ˋmɑrkɪtiŋ ] n. 行銷
► campaign [ kæmˋpen ] n. 活動
► Bring it on. 放馬過來∕來吧。
請依句意在空格內填入適當的字詞
1. 不好意思,但我現在不太想去電影院。
I’m sorry, but I’m not really ___________ going to the theater now.
2. 競爭和成長是息息相關的。
__________ goes hand in hand with improvement.
3. 布魯斯已下定決心要自己創業。
Bruce has _______________________ to start his own business.
答案: 1. down / up for 2. Competition 3. made up his mind
Competing for a Promotion 職場競爭,力爭上游
DAY 1
貝蒂和賽門是同事,他們正在討論公司的新職缺公告。
貝 蒂: 你有看到公告欄上面的職缺嗎?
賽 門: 妳是說那個辦公室經理的職位公告嗎?
貝 蒂: 沒錯。我聽說蘭登先生接受了在另一個城市的工作機會。所以他月底就會離開了。
賽 門: 我昨天也聽到同樣的事。顯然地,執行長想要聘用公司內部的人來接替他。
貝 蒂: 這對有些人來說或許是個不錯的工作機會呢。我聽說辦公室經理的薪水很不錯。
賽 門: 我可以感覺到妳有興趣哦。妳打算去應徵,對吧?
貝 蒂: 或許吧。但我還沒有決定啦。
賽 門: 嗯,妳有注意到那個職缺有關報告的部分嗎?
貝 蒂: 沒有。你在說什麼?
賽 門: 它說作為申請程序的一部分,我們需要為執行長做一個報告,提出一個新的行銷活動。
貝 蒂: 等等。你剛剛說「我們」。你也要應徵那個經理的職位對吧?
賽 門: 聽起來妳終究還是做出決定了!怎麼了?
You’re in no position to criticize others. You are at fault, too.
你沒有資格批評他人。你也有錯。
You’re not entitled to criticize others. You are at fault, too.
你沒有資格批評他人。你也有錯。
This position pays a lot of money, but the work is hard.
這個職務待遇不錯,不過工作挺辛苦的。
Position these tomato plants on the right-hand side of the balcony.
將這些番茄植物放在陽臺的右側。
Our hotel is in a superb position overlooking the sea.
本飯店地處絕佳位置,可俯瞰海景。
Just relax and sit in a comfortable position.
只需放鬆並舒服地坐著。
My cousin holds a high position in the government.
我表哥在政府位居要職。
What would you do if you were in my position?
假如你處在我的情況下會怎麼做?
Thirty students are in competition with each other for the tennis championship.
30 名學生競相爭奪網球比賽冠軍。
Connie is the youngest contestant in the swimming competition.
康妮是游泳比賽中最年輕的參賽者。
Our prices are always lower than those of the competition.
我們的價格總是比同行來得低。
The awards presentation ceremony will begin at two o’clock.
頒獎典禮將於兩點鐘開始。
Jerry will now give a short presentation on our product.
傑瑞現在將就本公司的產品做一個簡短的介紹。
Jill's presentation of her passport at the border went smoothly.
吉兒在邊境出示護照時一切順利。
Tourism in Taiwan is doing well thanks to recent promotions.
臺灣的旅遊業因為近來的推廣而正蓬勃發展。
Lisa got a promotion last month, and now she can afford to buy a new car.
麗莎上個月升遷,現在她買得起新車了。
The company is planning a big promotion for its newest product.
那間公司正為其最新產品籌劃一項大型促銷活動。
The application of the new data led to the success of the mission.
這些新資訊的運用使得任務順利達成。
It seems that this information has no practical application.
這項訊息似乎沒有實際效用。
Could you tell me how to fill out this application (form) for admission to that university?
你可以告訴我怎麼填寫那所大學的入學申請表格嗎?
This glue has many applications in both construction and home repair. 這種膠水在建築和居家修繕上用途多多。
Hundreds of athletes are competing for the gold medal.
有數百位運動員正在為金牌競爭。
Alex is always down for outdoor activities.
艾力克斯一直對戶外活動感興趣。
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