裁員風暴(上) Surviving Company Downsizing

Only a few people survived the flood.
這次洪水只有一些人生還。

After the war, only a few historical buildings survived.
戰後，只有少數歷史建築倖存下來。

Charlie’s wife survived him by ten years.
查理的老婆比他多活 10 年。

Economic development is our top priority now.
發展經濟是我們的當務之急。

The development of the medicine took many years.
開發這藥物花了好幾年的時間。

The company’s success was due to its investment in
research and development.
這公司會成功是因為其在研發方面的投資。

I’ll keep you posted on the latest developments.
230 我會向你通報最新的進展。

The mistake was ignored and later developed into a major problem.
這錯誤被忽略，後來就演變成一個大問題。

In this class, you can develop your writing skills.
在這門課裡，你可以提高寫作技巧。

Denny’s handwriting was so awful that the teacher asked him to rewrite his report.
丹尼的字跡非常潦草，所以老師要他重寫一次報告。

The horrible accident was the worst one we’ve had this year.
這起可怕的意外是今年我們經歷最嚴重的一件。

Whatever happens, you must stay calm.
無論發生什麼事，你一定要保持鎮定。

The policeman tried to calm the angry crowd.
那名員警試圖要使憤怒的群眾鎮定下來。

Calm down, honey. There’s no need to worry.
親愛的，冷靜下來。沒什麼好擔心的。

It’s just the calm before the storm. You’d better be prepared.
這只是暴風雨前的寧靜。你最好有心理準備。

All employees are covered under the insurance plan.
這項保險計畫涵蓋了所有的員工。

It’s late, so I suppose you must go home.
時間很晚了，所以我想你得回家了。

Suppose you are walking on a hot and dusty road.
假設你正走在一條很熱、塵土又多的路上。

You are not supposed to wear jeans to such a formal
meeting.
在這麼正式的會議上你不該穿牛仔褲的。

It's the second downsizing within a year. I always fear that I might be laid off.
這是一年內第二次裁員。我總擔心我會被解僱。

Did you get the memo about the new dress code?
你有收到關於新服裝規定的備忘錄嗎？

These pants are too big. I need to wear a belt.

這條褲子太大了。我得繫皮帶。

You should always fasten your seat belt while in a car.

在車裡你應該要繫好安全帶。