今天的这段对话，在讨论炒鱿鱼，
 
公司做出一些决定，为什么决定辞退员工
 
来听今天的讲解:
 
A: Hi, Isabel! You wanted to see me?
 
嗨，Isabel，你想要见我？
 
B: Yes, Anthony, come on in. Have a seat.
 
是的，进来请坐。
 
A: Is everything okay? You seem a bit preoccupied.
 
一切都好吗？你似乎有点担忧。
 
B: Well, Anthony, this is not going to be an easy conversation. The company has made some decisions which will have a direct impact on your employment.
 
是的，这不是一个轻松的对话。公司做出一些决定，这可能直接影响到你的工作。
 
A: Okay...
 
好吧。
 
B: I don't want to beat around the bush, so I'm just gonna come out with it. We're going to have to let you go.
 
我就直说了，不拐弯抹角，我们决定辞退你
 
A: What? Why? I mean...just like that? I'm fired?
 
什么？为什么？我意思是，就这样？我被辞退了？
 
B: I'm sorry but, to be honest, you're a terrible employee.
 
我很抱歉，但老实说，你是一个很糟糕的员工。
 
A: What! I resent that!
 
什么？我愤恨这种说法。
 
B: Anthony, you were caught making international calls from the office phone, you called in sick eight times this month and you smell like alcohol.
 
你用办公室电话打国际长途。一个月请八次假。还有你满身酒味。