常春藤生活英语【121】A New Dress Code 打造专业形象

A New Dress Code 打造专业形象

Dialogue A
Jenny is talking to one of her managers, Adam, about a new office policy that she has in mind.
Jenny: I've been thinking about the company's image recently. I want to put a dress code into effect for all employees.
Adam: What will it include?
Jenny: I've noticed some people are wearing jeans and sports shoes. That's a bit too casual for the office. I'd like people to dress in business fashion.
Adam: Can you be more specific about the rules?
Jenny: Of course. I'll send you the new policy later on so you can inform everyone.

Dialogue B
Adam is discussing the new policy with Helen, his co-worker.
Adam: Bad news. The boss wants to enforce a dress code in the office.
Helen: What kind of dress code?
Adam: No jeans, sports shoes, shorts, flip-flops, or low-cut tops.
Helen: Well, that doesn't sound too bad. That's typical for most offices.
Adam: I know, but people tend to dislike dress codes. How do I make it sound like a positive thing?
Helen: Just think of the benefits of having a dress code and then point them out.

Dialogue A
珍妮正在把一项她考虑执行的新公司政策说给她的其中一名经理亚当听。
珍　妮：我最近一直在思考公司形象的问题。我想要对所有员工实施衣着规定。
亚　当：那会包含些什么呢？
珍　妮：我注意到有些人会穿牛仔裤和运动鞋。那样对办公室来说太休闲了。我想要大家穿得有上班的样子。
亚　当：您可以更具体地说明规定吗？
珍　妮：当然可以。我会把新政策传给你，然后你就可以通知大家了。

Dialogue B
亚当和他的同事海伦正在讨论着这项新政策。
亚　当：坏消息。老板想要在办公室里实施衣着规定。
海　伦：什么样的衣着规定？
亚　当：不能穿牛仔裤、运动鞋、短裤、夹脚拖鞋，或是低胸上衣。
海　伦：嗯，听起来不算太糟啊。那是多数公司的典型规定。
亚　当：我知道，可是一般人往往不喜欢衣着规定。我怎样才能让它听来像是件正面的事？
海　伦：想想有衣着规定的好处，然后把它们一一点出来就好了。

Building Your Vocabulary

1. casual　a. 便装的，非正式场合穿的
T-shirts are a type of casual wear.
运动衫是休闲服装的一种。
2. specific　a. 具体的；详细的
Ted will provide specific instructions for you.
泰德会为你提供详尽的指示。
3. enforce　vt. 执行，实施
A new tax law will be enforced next month.
下个月将实施新的税法。
4. typical　a. 典型的，有代表性的
Pizza is a typical food that most kids like.
披萨是一种多数小孩会喜欢的典型食物。

Phrases for Learning

1. put/bring...into effect　　实施∕落实……
It is hard to put that complex plan into effect.
要执行那个复杂的计划很难。
2. later on　　以后，将来
I am busy now. Can I call you back later on?
我现在很忙。我可以晚点再回电给你吗？
3. tend to +原形动词　　易于∕往往会……
Cindy tends to lie about her weight and age.
辛迪往往会谎报体重和年龄。
4. point...out/point out...　　指出∕指明……
Ms. Lee pointed out the mistakes Ken made.
李老师指出了肯恩所犯的错。

Extra Words

1. dress code　n. 衣着规定，衣着标准
code　n. 法规
2. fashion　n. 样子
3. flip-flop　n. 平底人字拖鞋
4. low-cut　a. 低胸的
5. top　n. 上衣
6. benefit　n. 好处，利益

Tips In Use

Well, that doesn't sound too bad.
（嗯，听起来不算太糟啊。）
...make it sound like a positive thing?
（……让它听来像是件正面的事？）
感官动词 sound（听起来）、look（看起来）、taste（尝起来）、smell（闻起来）、feel（感觉起来∕摸起来）其后只能加形容词，若要加名词，则要与 like 连用。以上两句即分别为"感官动词 + 形容词"，以及"感官动词 + like + 名词"的用法。
This statue looks a bit weird.
（这座雕像看起来有点诡异。）
That glass of champagne tastes like juice.
（那杯香槟喝起来味道像果汁。）

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