M: Marlon S: Steve
Marlon is adjusting to his new position at a company when his manager approaches him.
S: Hey, Marlon. How’s your work coming along? You look a bit tired.
M: To be honest, I’m having a hard time handling it all. The work itself is not difficult; it’s just the amount that has to be done is overwhelming.
S: I see. How long has it been like this for you?
M: Since I started here last month, sir. I’ve been taking work home with me every night as well, but the work never seems to end.
马龙正在适应他在一间公司的新职位时，他的经理走向他。
史提夫： 嘿，马龙。你的工作进展得如何？你看起来有点累。
马 龙： 老实说，我很难处理这一切。工作本身并不难；只是必须完成的量实在太多了。
史提夫： 我了解了。你这种情况持续多久了？
马 龙： 从我上个月到这里工作开始，先生。我也每晚都把工作带回家做，但工作感觉永远做不完。
生活必备字词：
adjust to + N/V-ing 适应……
approach vt. 靠近，接近
To be honest, S + V 老实说，……
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本文节录自《常春藤生活英语》杂志，完整内容请见五月号。
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