❶ 我可以休息一天,因为上周日我加班了。I can get one day off, for I was working overtime last Sunday.
同类表达 I'm working without overtime pay, but I can get some days off later. 我加班没有加班费,但是我可以在这之后休息几天。
❷ 公司决定在旺季延后休息日。The company made a decision to delay its rest days during the peak season.
同类表达 Because of the heavy business, the company decided to delay its rest days. 由于业务繁忙,公司决定延后休息日。
❸ 星期二你能帮我代班吗?Could you cover for me on Tuesday?
同类表达 I wonder if you can cover for me on Tuesday. 我想知道你周二是否可以帮我代班。
❹ 约翰不在时,谁来负责他的工作?Who will take John's work while he is away?
同类表达 Jim will cover for me while I'm away. 我不在的时候,吉姆会帮我代班。
❺ 朱莉娅答应我在我休假时帮我代班。Julia agreed to cover for me during my holiday.
同类表达 Nancy will cover for me while I am on holiday. 我休假的时候南希会接替我的工作。
❻ 你明天能替我值班吗?Can you take over my shift tomorrow?
❼ 他为生病的同事代班。He substituted for his colleague who was sick.
对话 A: Why does John come to company? 约翰怎么来公司了?
B: He substitutes for his colleague who is sick. 他为生病的同事代班。
❽ 我和鲍勃换班可以吗?Is it OK that I switch with Bob?
同类表达 Do you think it is necessary to switch? 你认为有必要换班吗?
这样回答 If you really want to switch, switch with Rose. 如果你真的想换班,就和罗斯换换吧。
❾ 我想上白天的班。I want to work the day shift.
同类表达 We have to work the 8 o'clock shift in the evening from next month. 从下个月起我们要上晚上八点的班。
❿ 杰克想换班,想找一位同事和他对调。Jack wants to change his day off and get a colleague to trade with him.
同类表达 Which day do you want to change? 你想调哪一天?