英国老板斥巨资翻新城堡 只为给员工最好办公环境!

 　　Most employees feel grateful for a free cup of tea or money-off vouchers¹.

　　大多数员工都会因一杯免费茶或代金券而心怀感激。

　　Chris Morling, founder² and managing director of comparison website money.co.uk, recently spent 3 million pounds renovating³ company headquarters - a 10,000 sq ft Grade II-listed castle in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

　　近日，比较网站money.co.uk的创始人兼总经理克里斯·莫林斥资300万英镑重新装修了公司总部。该公司总部是一座被列为二级保护建筑的城堡，位于格洛斯特郡赛伦塞斯特，占地面积为1万平方英尺。

　　Now Morling's employees can hold meetings in the "chalet", "library" or the "ice cave" and have use of a Star Wars-themed cinema, arcade⁴ room and Rolling Stones-themed toilets.

　　现在莫林的员工可以选择在"小木屋"、"图书馆"或"冰窟"开会，使用《星球大战》主题的电影院、游戏室以及滚石乐队主题的卫生间。

　　英国老板斥巨资翻新城堡 只为给员工最好办公环境!

　　Morling, who has made it his mission to create "the best place to work", also treats his employees to a dazzling array of perks⁵, from free breakfasts and beer and monthly socials to a 45% bonus and an annual all-expenses paid holiday abroad.

　　莫林将营造"最好的工作环境"视为自己的使命，他还为员工提供令人眼花缭乱的各种福利：从免费的早餐和啤酒、每月举办社交活动到45%的奖金以及每年一次费用全包的海外度假。

　　Staff can also take advantage of a free onsite gym, yoga studio and flexible working hours.

　　员工还可免费使用公司里的健身房和瑜伽房，享受弹性工作时间。

　　"What we have done is modelled all the design around the needs of the team," Morling said. "Some people want to stand while they work, some people to work alone. Ultimately it boils down to creating a space where you feel comfortable."

　　莫林说道："我们所做的一切，都是围绕着团队的需求进行设计的。有些人想在工作时能够站立，而有些人则想单独工作。最终，这个问题归结为创造出一个让你感到舒服的空间。"

1 vouchers   

n.凭证( voucher的名词复数 )；证人；证件；收据

参考例句：

• These vouchers are redeemable against any future purchase. 这些优惠券将来购物均可使用。
• This time we were given free vouchers to spend the night in a nearby hotel. 这一次我们得到了在附近一家旅馆入住的免费券。 来自英语晨读30分（高二）

2 Founder   

n.创始者，缔造者

参考例句：

• He was extolled as the founder of their Florentine school.他被称颂为佛罗伦萨画派的鼻祖。
• According to the old tradition,Romulus was the founder of Rome.按照古老的传说，罗穆卢斯是古罗马的建国者。

3 renovating   

翻新，修复，整修( renovate的现在分词 )

参考例句：

• The increased production was largely attained by renovating old orchards and vineyards. 通过更新老果园和葡萄园，使生产大大增加。
• Renovating that house will cost you a pretty penny. 为了整修那所房子，你得花很多钱。

4 arcade   

n.拱廊；(一侧或两侧有商店的)通道

参考例句：

• At this time of the morning,the arcade was almost empty.在早晨的这个时候，拱廊街上几乎空无一人。
• In our shopping arcade,you can find different kinds of souvenir.在我们的拱廊市场，你可以发现许多的纪念品。

5 perks   

额外津贴，附带福利，外快( perk的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Perks offered by the firm include a car and free health insurance. 公司给予的额外待遇包括一辆汽车和免费健康保险。
• Are there any perks that go with your job? 你的工作有什么津贴吗？