A: Since you did such a fantastic job running the last project, I'd like you to be in charge of this one.

由于你在上次任务中表现特别出色，所以这次的任务我也想交给你负责。

B: Okay. Is the deadline soon?

好的，这个项目马上要到截止日期了吗？

A: No, you can take your time on this project, we have plenty of time to get it done.

不是，做这个项目可以，不用急，慢慢来，我们的时间很充裕。

B: That's great. When is the deadline exactly?

那太好了，确切的期限是什么时候？

A: It isn't due until after the bank holiday next month.

下个月的银行假期之后。

B: So we've got a month and a fortnight to complete it.

那么就是说，我们有一个半月的时间。

A: That's right. Here's a copy of the project proposal we've worked out for you.

对，这是我们给你做好的项目计划提案的副本。

B: It seems very thorough.

这个看起来很周密。

A: It should be. We've spent the last few months working on the details of the proposal which will be finalized in a meeting this afternoon. I know it's short notice, but we need you to be there.

应该这样，我们花了好几个月的时间研究提案的细节，打算今天下午开会最后定稿。我知道现在通知你时间有点紧，不过我们希望你能够按时出席。

B: What time does the meeting start?

这个会几点开？

A: It stars at 3:15 and it should last no more than two hours.

3:15开始，不会超过两个小时。

B: Where is it going to be held?

在哪儿开?

A: In the boardroom. Make sure you read through the proposal and come prepared to discuss it in detail. Today will be a busy day for you, but from next week on, you should be in less of a rush.

会议室。你一定要通读这个计划书，到时候准备好参与细节问题的讨论。今天你也许会有点忙，但是下周开始你就可以慢慢来了。

B: Don't worry. I can handle it. Is that all?

别担心，我能应付得来，就这些吗？

A: Yes, remember don't be late to the meeting.

是的，记得，开会不要迟到。

B: I won't. See you at 3:15!

我不会的。3点15见！