Dialogue A
R: Rita E: Ethan
Rita is holding a list, telling her coworker, Ethan, about recent developments.
R: I have some bad news to tell you.
E: You sound pretty serious. What is it?
R: The company is downsizing.
E: That’s awful!
R: This memo says about 50 people will be let go. Here is the list of those people.
(Ethan looks at the list with concern.)
E: Well, my name is on the chopping block. This is horrible.
R: Don’t worry. It’s going to be all right. Just try to stay calm.
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。
I have some film I would like to have developed today.
我今天有一些底片想要沖洗。
Gary tried to develop good habits, such as exercising every day.
蓋瑞試著培養好習慣,例如每天運動。
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。
Hal knew that he had to go to school right away.
海爾知道他得馬上去上學。