English at work episode 11
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Episode 11 - Overtime 加班
Anna is burning the candle at both ends – in other words she's working from early until late preparing for the launch of their latest product – the Imperial Lemon. Denise is concerned about her working overtime, something she would never consider doing. But will Anna's extra efforts pay off or will she end up selling bananas instead of lemons?
Glossary 詞匯
This week's programme focuses on language that describes working overtime or working long hours.
Denise 用了一個什麼短語來形容 Anna 將失去利用價值，幫不了任何人的忙。
答案在節目文字稿的最後一頁。
Phrases from the programme:
Burning the candle at both ends. 兩頭燒蠟燭，比喻工作時間長，起早摸黑。
Doing overtime. 加班
Putting in the hours. 把時間都放進去了。
Burning out. 燒掉了，比喻這麼幹下去，會累趴下的。