美國校園口語(46)

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46. The Annual Business Meeting 年度的業(yè)務(wù)會(huì)議
    A: How did the meeting turn out last night, Bill?
    B: Oh, we elected officers for next year. You should've been there to cast your vote.
    A: Who was elected president?
    B: Allen Jones. Three other people were nominated, but he won out.
    A: That's too bad. I don't think he'll make a really good president.
    B: Well, he has one thing in his favor. He's the one who always makes or seconds the motion to adjourn.
    Notes
    Turn out-develop, end
    Cast vote 投票選舉
    In his favor-helping him
    Make or second the motion 提出或支持提案(建議)
    Adjourn 結(jié)束會(huì)議
    A:比爾,昨晚會(huì)議結(jié)果怎樣?
    B:哦,我們選出了明年任職的官員。你應(yīng)該來出席投票的。
    A:誰當(dāng)選為會(huì)長?
    B:艾倫.瓊斯。還有三個(gè)人被提名,但他獲勝了。
    A:這太糟了。我不認(rèn)為他是一個(gè)十分優(yōu)秀的會(huì)長。
    B:不過,他有一個(gè)優(yōu)越之處。他總能提出或支持一項(xiàng)休會(huì)的建議