Episode 93: An old friend calls
Tim: Hello? Janet: It's Janet Hall here. Tim: Janet! How did you get my number? Janet: Oh, a bit of detective work and a chat with a lovely gal in the Human Resources department. Tim: Well, I'm glad you called. I've got so much to thank you for. I was branded a cheat, a liar and a thief, but because of you I'm beginning to clear my name. Janet: It was nothing, honestly. The truth will out, as they say. But all's not quite well with you yet. I hear you got the boot. Tim: No, I quit. It was a matter of principle. But you're right - quit, fired - it comes to the same thing. No job, no money, no prospects. Janet: And you think I'd stand for that?
Vocabulary 字汇
gal (informal) 女孩,女的 girl
branded 加上污名 given a bad name or reputation (usually unfairly)
to clear my name 恢复名誉 to prove that I am innocent of a crime or of some bad behaviour
The truth will out 真相大白(saying) Even if you try to keep something a secret, people will find out the true facts eventually
got the boot 被迫辞职 were forced to leave your job
quit 辞职(出于自己意愿的) leave your job through your own choice
prospects (always plural) 前途 chances for future success in employment, education etc.
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