报告写不完怎么办？
It's already six PM.
Jesse feels she can't finish her report on time.
Tracy suggests that she asked Leon for a deadline extension.
Are you working overtime today?
Yeah, I'm still working on this report, but I don't think I'm going to be able to finish it by the deadline.
Is the software still not working properly?
No, it's not. uh, what should I do?
Tracy, how about you ask Leon to extend the deadline?
Can I do that?
of course, it's not all your fault.
I'm sure he'll understand. Just don't wait until the last minute.
Leon, sorry to bother you at this hour, but I wonder if you could give me a 2 day extension for my report?
May I ask why?
The report is due tomorrow morning?
Well, the software for analyzing our data hasn't been working properly since this morning. I tried to contact it, but the technician is out of the office today.
I see. Since we're running on a tight schedule, I can only give you one more day.
Okay, thank you so much. I will get it done as soon as possible.
词汇课 截止日期将至
To postpone an event means to make it happen at a later time.
The meeting was postponed to next week.
He had to postpone his business trip because he was sick.
If you approve something you allow or agree to it.
This business plan was approved by the CEO.
She asked for a deadline extension, but her manager didn't approve it.
If you permit something, you allow it to happen.
Smoking is not permitted in the office.
His manager permitted him to leave early today.
If you reject something you will not do or accept it.
He made some suggestions, but his boss rejected them.
All the CEO rejected his business plan.
To submit something means to give it to somebody so they can study or check it.
She didn't submit the report on time.
The deadline for submitting the report is tomorrow.
When you underestimate something, you think it is less than it really is.
She underestimated the time it would take to finish the task.
He underestimated the costs of this project.
To rush means to go or do something very quickly.
He has been rushing all day trying to finish the project.
He made a lot of mistakes because he rushed through the report.
再三延期是不可能的
How's the proposal going? Adam?
It's not done yet. I'm still working on it.
We need it for the meeting tomorrow. Will you be able to complete it by the end of today?
Actually, I'm not sure if I'll be done in time. Could I ask for an extension?
Do you mean another extension? I've already given you an extension.
Yes, I know. I'm really sorry, I had to do more research than I thought. So even though the deadline was extended, the schedule was still really tight.
If you thought the schedule was tight, why didn't you tell me earlier?
I'm sorry, Leon, is there any chance we could postpone the meeting?
No, we can't it's too late to inform the other departments.
All right, I understand.
Please get your work done on time, otherwise, the whole project will run behind schedule.
Let me know if there's something you need help with.
Thank you, Leon, I'll try my best sure.
And next time don't wait until the last minute to request an extension.
