I need an assistant!

...like I told you before, we just don’t have the resources to hire you an assistant.

……就像我之前跟你说的，我们实在没有资源给你请助理。

I understand that, but the fact is we’re understaffed.

我理解，但事实上我们人手不够。

The timing is just not right. The economy is bad, and it’s too risky to take on new staff.

时机不太对。经济不好，招新人风险太大了。

Yeah, I guess you’re right.... here’s an idea, what if we hire an intern? She would take some of the weight off my shoulders.

好吧，你说得对……我有个主意，要不我们招个实习生？她能帮我分担一些工作。

She?

她？

Yeah, you know, a recent graduate. She could give me a hand with some of these projects and we could keep our costs down.

对，你知道的，刚毕业的那种。她可以帮我做些项目，而且我们也能控制成本。

That sounds reasonable... let me see what I can do.

这听起来挺合理的……我看看能怎么安排。

Tony, I’d like to introduce you to your new assistant.

Tony，我来介绍一下你的新助理。

OK, great! Let’s meet her!

好的，太好了！来见见她！

Hi, I’m Adam.

嗨，我是 Adam。

Oh... hi... I’m Tony...

哦……嗨……我是 Tony……