实用口语：Susan hires Bob to run her business

 　实用口语：Susan hires Bob to run her business

　　LESSON 07 SUSAN HIRES BOB TO RUN HER BUSINESS

　　Susan stays up all night thinking about her cookie business. In the morning, she discusses it with Bob. Bob agrees to work for her.

　　Bob: You're up bright and early this morning, Susan.

　　Susan: I didn't sleep a wink¹. I was awake all night thinking about the new business.

　　Bob: Running your own business is lots of work. Are you prepared to work like a dog?

　　Susan: No. But I am prepared to hire you to run the business.

　　Bob: You want me to run a cookie business? Fat chance!

　　Susan: Why not?

　　Bob: I don't have a clue about making cookies. I don't even know how to turn the oven² on!

　　Susan: I'll give you a crash course.

　　Bob: Do I have to do the baking?

　　Susan: No. You'll just manage the business side.

　　Bob: Needless³ to say, I have mixed feelings about working for you.

　　Susan: I'll be nice. I promise you'll be a happy camper.

　　Bob: Okay. Let's give it a shot, boss!

1 wink   

n.眨眼，使眼色，瞬间；v.眨眼，使眼色，闪烁

参考例句：

• He tipped me the wink not to buy at that price.他眨眼暗示我按那个价格就不要买。
• The satellite disappeared in a wink.瞬息之间，那颗卫星就消失了。

2 oven   

n.烤炉；烤箱

参考例句：

• You put food inside an oven to cook it.你把食物放进烤箱里热一下。
• She baked bread in an oven.她用烤炉烤面包。

3 needless   

adj.不必，无须，不必要的，无用的

参考例句：

• Needless to say,I agree.无须说，我是同意的。
• It is needless to add that you are in want of a second.你需要一个助手，那是不必说的。