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Word Preparation
just last week: 就在上周
just last week, I saw him briefly.
就在上周我还匆匆见过他一面。
I can’t believe just last week I was on a holiday and now I’m back in the office.
很难想象，上周我还在度假，现在就回办公室上班了。
in tears: 流泪，泪流满面
This film always has me in tears.
这部电影总会让我潸然泪下。
Did you see that girl yesterday in tears?
你昨天有没有看到那个姑娘流泪？
coming into work：到单位
I don’t appreciate you coming into work so late.
你这么晚才到单位，我一点儿也不高兴。
Are you sure you’re coming into work early tomorrow?
你确定你明天一早会到单位吗？
I’m having some problems with …：我现在有…问题/麻烦/困难。
Hey, I’m having some problems with my phone. Can you help me?
嗨，现在我手机出了问题。你能帮我一下吗？
I’m having some problems with getting my work finished on time. Could you give me an extension?
我要想按时交差有些难度。能不能麻烦你宽限一下？
He’s a hard guy to work for. 很难为他做事。
You were right! He’s a hard guy to work for.
没错，大家很难为他做事。
I heard from my friend that he’s a hard guy to work for.
我听朋友说，为他做事很难。
Do you know why …? 你知道为什么…吗？
Hey, do you know why he won’t talk to me?
嗨，你知道为什么他不会再跟我说话吗？
Do you know why we have to work overtime tonight?
你知道为什么我们今晚得加班吗？
Grammar
Describing problems in the office 描述跟工作相关的问题
除了I’m having some problems with …，还可以说：
- I have trouble with …
- I’m having a few problems with …
- I’m finding it difficult to …
- I don’t think I can …
e.g. - I have trouble with waking up early.
- I’m having a few problems with my new phone.
- I’m finding it difficult to finish all my work on time.
- I don’t think I am able to do this.