ESL Podcast 904 – Working Overseas
时间：2019-01-01 作者：英语课 分类：地道美语播客
英语课
Danielle: I’m so excited! I just got my new posting overseas. I can’t wait to live abroad and work as an expat.
Angus: I remember my first overseas assignment. It was interesting, but the adjustment took some time.
Danielle: I won’t have any problems. I already have my work permit and vaccinations 1, and I speak the language fairly well. And remember, I don’t have any family to relocate.
Angus: I didn’t think I’d have any problems either, but when I got to McQuillanland, I was in culture shock.
Danielle: I’m ready for the differences in the cost of living. I’ll be getting a housing allowance, which will offset 2 the increase in living expenses.
Angus: I wasn’t thinking so much about the expense of living abroad. I was referring to a different pace of life and the many cultural differences that affect every facet 3 of life.
Danielle: That’s what I’m looking forward to. It’ll all be so exciting.
Angus: I’m glad you’re in euphoria right now, but be prepared for some bumps in the road.
Danielle: No problem. To me, smooth sailing would be boring!
n.种痘，接种( vaccination的名词复数 )；牛痘疤
- Vaccinations ensure one against diseases. 接种疫苗可以预防疾病。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- I read some publicity about vaccinations while waiting my turn at the doctor's. 在医生那儿候诊时，我读了一些关于接种疫苗的宣传。 来自《简明英汉词典》
n.分支，补偿；v.抵消，补偿
- Their wage increases would be offset by higher prices.他们增加的工资会被物价上涨所抵消。
- He put up his prices to offset the increased cost of materials.他提高了售价以补偿材料成本的增加。