ESL Podcast 916 – Being Forced Out of a Position

 　　Julianna: Ha ha! The wicked¹ witch is dead!

　　Hugo: What are you talking about?

　　Julianna: Bettina is stepping down as chairperson of the committee. I thought this day would never come.

　　Hugo: That’s a big surprise. I never thought I’d live to see the day when Bettina would willingly give up her position.

　　Julianna: It wasn’t her choice exactly. The rest of the committee forced her out, saying they couldn’t work with her anymore. Oh how the mighty² have fallen!

　　Hugo: But I thought she had the support of the higher- ups and they wanted her in the position.

　　Julianna: Well, she’s somehow fallen from grace³ and they can’t wait to see the back of her. It’s nice to see her get her comeuppance – finally!

　　Hugo: Maybe we’re not getting the full story. Maybe she had personal reasons for leaving.

　　Julianna: Whatever the reason, we’ll be rid of her once and for all. Hallelujah!

　　Hugo: How do you know the next chairperson won’t be worse?

　　Julianna: Bite your tongue!

1 wicked   

adj.邪恶的，恶劣的，缺德的；淘气的

参考例句：

• Let everyone know all the wicked things she has done.把她干的坏事给大家抖搂抖搂。
• The wicked must be wiped out.恶人必须除掉。

2 mighty   

adj.强有力的；巨大的

参考例句：

• A mighty force was about to break loose.一股巨大的力量即将迸发而出。
• The mighty iceberg came into view.巨大的冰山出现在眼前。

3 grace   

n.优雅，雅致，魅力，恩惠，慈悲

参考例句：

• She is a beautiful girl with the grace and poise.她是一位仪态优雅的佳丽。
• I hope the grace of God would descend on me.我期望上帝的恩惠。