- Morning, David.
- Morning. Who's this?
- This is John, from the temp agency.
temp
:"temp"は"temporary worker"の意味。「派遣社員」
- He's covering Emma's maternity leave.
maternity leave
:"maternity leave"は「産休」の意味。
- John, this is David, the Head of Finance.
- Great to meet you, David.
- So are you in Emma's office?
- 5th floor, by the copier?
copier
:"copier"は"photocopier"の略。「コピー機」
- Yes. I'm still getting my bearings.
getting my bearings
:"getting my bearings"は"finding my way around"あるいは"learning where everything is located"の意味。どこに何があるのか、位置関係を教わっている最中。
bearings
:"bearings"は「自分が置かれている位置の把握」という意味。
- You'll find your way around in no time.
- We've seen the tearoom now, so you're sorted.
tearoom
:"tearoom"は「休憩室」の意味。紅茶やコーヒーを淹れる場所で、たいてい、小さな座席と冷蔵庫がある。大きめのカフェテリアを指すこともある。
- Yeah. I'm looking forward to getting started.
- Have you had much experience working in the City?
the City
:"the City"はロンドンの中心街で、主要な金融街。「シティー」
- I've just finished a 6 month placement at Lloyd's.
placement
:"placement"は学校/大学によって行われる、一部指定された日数を働くこと。あるいはインターンシップとして働くこと。
Lloyd's
:"Lloyd's"はロンドンのシティ(金融街)にあるイギリス大手保険取引所
- We were just saying, temping is a good way to build experience.
temping
:"temping"は"doing temporary work"の意味。「派遣で仕事をする」
- Definitely. Well, great to meet you, John.
- Stop by my office when you get a moment, and we'll sort out your pay.
- Thanks, will do.
- Thanks, David. We'd better get a move on.
get a move on
:"get a move on"はすみやかに去り、次の課題や場所に移ること。