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Fired Without Warning 突然被解雇IMDb ↗
丢掉饭碗后还能体面告别吗
The Shop Around the Corner · 1940
CEFR B1IELTS 5.0OfficeShopWorkplace雅思
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The story so far
Everything you need before watchingAlfred Kralik is called into Matuschek’s office after their morning quarrel, expecting another difficult conversation. Instead, his employer calmly settles the final pay, hands him a carefully worded recommendation, and sends him back through the shop to say goodbye. The scene moves from formal workplace language to embarrassed honesty: Kralik explains the letters he wrote to a woman he hopes to meet, while his colleagues try to preserve his dignity. It is a sharp, tender study of dismissal, apology, and tact.
阿
Alfred Kraliksenior clerk
雨
Hugo Matuschekshop owner
皮
Pirovitchcoworker
伊
Ilona Novakfemale coworker
弗
Florashop clerk
Chapters
19 parts · AI-cut01Morning Shop Banter一句早安就能听出职场关系B22'57"02An Anonymous Letter当匿名来信让孤独变得浪漫B21'57"03The Singing Box Debate一个音乐盒也能吵出买卖分歧B22'23"04A Job Seeker's Pitch没空缺时怎样把求职说出口B24'03"05Selling the Candy Box先让顾客点头再卖出怪礼物B13'24"06A Marriage Hypothesis想结婚却先拿别人试探B24'49"07Why the Boss Changed老板突然变冷你敢问原因吗B23'12"08Asking for the Night Off想要一晚自由却先吵翻全店B24'42"09Fired Without Warning丢掉饭碗后还能体面告别吗B16'08"10A Hidden Betrayal替同事求情却撞见婚姻秘密B15'06"11The Reluctant Date真相就在桌边却没人敢碰B22'42"12First Café Encounter第一次见面就把彼此说急了B25'48"13Jealousy and Reconciliation嫉妒把老板推回了人群C14'13"14The New Manager新官上任先拿谁开刀B26'18"15A Visit to the Sick生病的人最怕听见心理问题B26'02"16Choosing a Christmas Gift送错礼物也能试出真心B23'09"17The Boss Comes Back重返旧店才发现大家都在等你B23'47"18An Invitation Home别让孤单的人独自过圣诞B23'11"19Finally Saying It终于承认早就为他心动B14'19"
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00:02
Mr. Kralik will you come to my office ?
克拉利克先生，请到我办公室来一趟，好吗？
00:04
I'd like to talk to you.
我想和你谈谈。
00:06
Yes, sir.
是，先生。
00:13
Good luck, Kralik.
祝你好运，克拉利克。
00:22
Yes, sir?
什么事，先生？
00:24
Oh, Mr. Kralik, I, uh..
哦，克拉利克先生，我，呃……
00:26
... I've been thinking all day about what you said this morning .
……我一整天都在想你今天早上说的话。
00:29
Oh, I'm very sorry, Mr. Matuschek.
哦，我很抱歉，马图舍克先生。
00:31
I'm afraid I lost my temper .
恐怕我当时发脾气了。
00:32
Oh, no, no, no. I think you were right.
哦，不，不，不。我觉得你说得对。
00:34
I...I really believe that you'd be happier somewhere else.
我……我真的觉得，你换个地方会更开心。
00:45
Well, you think so, sir?
您是这么认为的，先生？
00:47
Yes, I-I'm sure of it.
是的，我——我很确定。
00:48
Uh..
呃……
00:55
Well, I..
嗯，我……
00:57
...guess there's nothing more to be said .
……我想，没什么可再说的了。
00:59
No. Well, let me see.
不，嗯，让我想想。
01:01
You're naturally entitled to a month's pay .
按理说，你应得一个月的工资。
01:04
That's 200 pengo.
那就是200彭戈。
01:07
- That's right, isn't it? - Yes, sir.
——是这个数，对吧？——是的，先生。
01:09
Will you, please sign this receipt?
请在这张收据上签字，好吗？
01:17
And here, here's a letter which certainly won't handicap you in seeking employment .
还有，给你，这是一封推荐信，绝对不会给你找工作添麻烦。
01:25
Thank you, sir.
谢谢您，先生。
01:28
Well, I guess we might just as well say goodbye.
嗯，我想我们不如就此道别吧。
01:34
- Goodbye, Mr. Matuschek. - Goodbye.
——再见，马图舍克先生。——再见。
01:47
Well?
怎么了？
01:57
What happened?
怎么回事？
02:11
"To whom it may concern..
“致有关人士：……
02:14
"I wish to state that Mr. Alfred Kralik "leaves my employ of his own accord .
“我谨声明，阿尔弗雷德·克拉利克先生是自愿离开我公司的。
02:21
"Mr. Kralik started with Matuschek and Company "nine years ago as an apprentice.
“克拉利克先生九年前以学徒身份加入马图舍克公司。
02:27
" Though with diligence , he advanced "to the position of clerk.
“他勤勉努力，后来晋升为店员。
02:32
"For the last five years, he has been our first salesman.
“过去五年来，他一直是我们最出色的销售员。
02:37
"We have found him reliable "efficient, resourceful.
“我们发现他可靠、高效，而且足智多谋。
02:43
"We can recommend him without reserve .
“我们可以毫无保留地推荐他。
02:46
"He carries with him our best wishes "for his success in his future career.
“我们衷心祝愿他在未来的职业生涯中取得成功。
02:53
Hugo Matuschek."
雨果·马图舍克。”
03:17
Kra..
克拉……
03:19
Kralik, I still can't believe it.
克拉利克，我还是不敢相信。
03:22
There's no reason.
没有理由啊。
03:24
Listen, the boss doesn't have to give you a reason.
听着，老板没必要给你理由。
03:26
That's one of the wonderful things about being boss.
当老板的好处之一，就是不用解释。
03:30
Well..
这个……
03:31
...I wanted to get off tonight.
……我本来今晚想下班的。
03:35
I got off alright.
我倒是下班了，没错。
03:36
Kralik, you're not going?
克拉利克，你不走吗？
03:38
No, I couldn't face her tonight.
不，我今晚没脸见她。
03:41
You see, this morning I had a position, a future.
你看，今天早上我还有职位，还有前途。
03:44
Now..
现在……
03:46
See, I-I-I'm afraid I sort of exaggerated in my letters.
你看，我……我恐怕在信里有点夸大其词。
03:50
I showed off a little, you know.
我稍微吹嘘了一下，你知道的。
03:52
She's expecting to meet a pretty important man.
她以为要见的是个相当重要的人物。
03:55
Well, I'm in no mood to act important tonight.
可我今晚没心情装什么重要人物。
04:08
Well..
这个……
04:11
Oh, I, uh..
哦，我，呃……
04:36
My dear Kralik I think I speak for all of us , when I say this is a shock and a surprise .
亲爱的克拉利克，我想我可以代表大家说，这实在令人震惊，也令人意外。
04:43
We all feel we are losing a splendid fellow worker and we certainly wish you the luck which you so rightfully deserve .
我们都觉得失去了一位出色的同事，也衷心祝你好运——这份好运你完全配得上。
04:52
Now, Kralik we are going to see each other soon.
克拉利克，我们很快还会再见的。
04:56
If you have an evening with nothing to do..
如果哪天晚上你无所事事……
04:59
...you know where we live.
……你知道我们住在哪儿。
05:00
Alright, Pirovitch. Goodbye.
好吧，皮罗维奇。再见。
05:02
Goodbye, Kralik.
再见，克拉利克。
05:07
Well, Ilona, I'm going to miss you.
嗯，伊洛娜，我会想你的。
05:10
Well, I...I don't understand.
嗯，我……我不明白。
05:13
Oh, it's nothing unusual.
哦，没什么特别的。
05:15
It happens every day.
这种事每天都会发生。
05:16
Somebody gets fired and..
总有人被解雇，然后……
05:18
- Goodbye, Ilona. - Goodbye, Mr. Kralik.
——再见，伊洛娜。——再见，克拉利克先生。
05:23
Flora.
弗洛拉。
05:25
Oh, Flora, you'll notice when you look through my sales book I've cancelled slip number five but I deducted it from the total. So..
哦，弗洛拉，你翻我的销售账本时会看到，我把第五号票据取消了，但已经从总数里扣除了。所以……
05:32
Goodbye.
再见。
05:41
Ms. Novak, if I had anything to do with you not getting the evening off I'm sorry. I-- It was my fault anyway that you got into this trouble.
诺瓦克女士，如果你今晚没能休假有我的责任，我很抱歉。我——总之，你陷入这个麻烦是我的错。
05:48
Please, believe me , I'm sorry, too.
请相信我，我也很抱歉。
05:50
- That's alright. - It's true we didn't get along .
——没关系。——我们之前确实合不来。
05:52
- No. - I guess we fought a lot.
——不。——我想我们确实吵过不少架。
05:54
But losing a job at a time like this is something you don't wish-- On your worst enemy .
可在这种时候丢掉工作，是你连最恨的敌人都不愿意遭遇的事。
05:58
I didn't say that, Mr. Kralik.
我没那么说，克拉利克先生。
06:00
Well, let's not quarrel anymore.
好了，我们别再吵了。
06:03
- Goodbye. - Goodbye, Mr. Kralik.
——再见。——再见，克拉利克先生。
Language points
Click a card to jump to its moment in the videoPronunciation↩ 00:02
come to my office
to 弱读为 /tə/，my office 连起来更顺。
Mr. Kralik will you come to my office ?
克拉利克先生，请到我办公室来一趟，好吗？
GrammarB2↩ 00:26
what you said this morning
宾语从句：what 引导的从句作 about 的宾语，整体指“你今天早上说的话”。
... I've been thinking all day about what you said this morning .
……我一整天都在想你今天早上说的话。
Pronunciation↩ 00:26
I've been thinking
been 弱读，I've been thinking 一口气带过。
... I've been thinking all day about what you said this morning .
……我一整天都在想你今天早上说的话。
CollocationB2↩ 00:31
lose one's temper
lose one's temper
发脾气
I'm afraid I lost my temper .
恐怕我当时发脾气了。
Pronunciation↩ 00:31
lost my temper
重读 lost 和 temper，my 弱化成过渡音。
I'm afraid I lost my temper .
恐怕我当时发脾气了。
Pronunciation↩ 00:34
you'd be happier
you'd 中 d 轻读，重音落在 happier。
I...I really believe that you'd be happier somewhere else.
我……我真的觉得，你换个地方会更开心。
CollocationB2↩ 00:57
nothing more to be said
nothing more to be said
没什么可说的了
...guess there's nothing more to be said .
……我想，没什么可再说的了。
CollocationB2↩ 01:01
be entitled to something
be entitled to something
按规定有权获得
You're naturally entitled to a month's pay .
按理说，你应得一个月的工资。
CollocationB1↩ 01:01
a month's pay
a month's pay
一个月的工资
You're naturally entitled to a month's pay .
按理说，你应得一个月的工资。
Pronunciation↩ 01:01
entitled to a
to a 轻读并连起来，别逐词切开。
You're naturally entitled to a month's pay .
按理说，你应得一个月的工资。
CollocationB2↩ 01:17
seek employment
seek employment
求职
And here, here's a letter which certainly won't handicap you in seeking employment .
还有，给你，这是一封推荐信，绝对不会给你找工作添麻烦。
GrammarB2↩ 01:17
which certainly won't handicap you in seeking employment
定语从句：which 指代前面的 letter，补充说明这封信对求职有帮助。
And here, here's a letter which certainly won't handicap you in seeking employment .
还有，给你，这是一封推荐信，绝对不会给你找工作添麻烦。
CollocationB1↩ 01:28
might as well do something
might as well do something
不如干脆
Well, I guess we might just as well say goodbye.
嗯，我想我们不如就此道别吧。
CollocationC1↩ 02:14
of one's own accord
of one's own accord
自愿地
"I wish to state that Mr. Alfred Kralik "leaves my employ of his own accord .
“我谨声明，阿尔弗雷德·克拉利克先生是自愿离开我公司的。
GrammarC1↩ 02:27
Though with diligence
省略让步结构：Though 后省略了主语和 be，意为“凭着勤勉努力”，不是完整让步句。
" Though with diligence , he advanced "to the position of clerk.
“他勤勉努力，后来晋升为店员。
CollocationC1↩ 02:43
recommend someone without reserve
recommend someone without reserve
毫无保留地推荐
"We can recommend him without reserve .
“我们可以毫无保留地推荐他。
CollocationB1↩ 03:50
show off
show off
炫耀卖弄
I showed off a little, you know.
我稍微吹嘘了一下，你知道的。
CollocationB2↩ 03:55
be in no mood to do something
be in no mood to do something
没心情做某事
Well, I'm in no mood to act important tonight.
可我今晚没心情装什么重要人物。
CollocationB1↩ 04:36
speak for someone
speak for someone
代表某人发言
My dear Kralik I think I speak for all of us , when I say this is a shock and a surprise .
亲爱的克拉利克，我想我可以代表大家说，这实在令人震惊，也令人意外。
GrammarB2↩ 04:36
when I say this is a shock and a surprise
时间从句：when 引出说话发生的时机，this is a shock and a surprise 是 say 的内容。
My dear Kralik I think I speak for all of us , when I say this is a shock and a surprise .
亲爱的克拉利克，我想我可以代表大家说，这实在令人震惊，也令人意外。
GrammarB2↩ 04:43
which you so rightfully deserve
定语从句：which 指代 luck，说明这份好运是对方理所应得的。
We all feel we are losing a splendid fellow worker and we certainly wish you the luck which you so rightfully deserve .
我们都觉得失去了一位出色的同事，也衷心祝你好运——这份好运你完全配得上。
GrammarB2↩ 05:41
if I had anything to do with you not getting the evening off
条件从句：if 表示“如果这件事有我的责任”，anything to do with 指与某事有关。
Ms. Novak, if I had anything to do with you not getting the evening off I'm sorry. I-- It was my fault anyway that you got into this trouble.
诺瓦克女士，如果你今晚没能休假有我的责任，我很抱歉。我——总之，你陷入这个麻烦是我的错。
CollocationA2↩ 05:48
believe someone
believe someone
请相信我
Please, believe me , I'm sorry, too.
请相信我，我也很抱歉。
CollocationB1↩ 05:50
get along with someone
get along with someone
与某人相处
- That's alright. - It's true we didn't get along .
——没关系。——我们之前确实合不来。
CollocationB2↩ 05:54
wish something on one's worst enemy
wish something on one's worst enemy
连最恨的人也不愿遭遇
But losing a job at a time like this is something you don't wish-- On your worst enemy .
可在这种时候丢掉工作，是你连最恨的敌人都不愿意遭遇的事。
Pronunciation↩ 05:54
your worst enemy
worst、enemy 承担安慰中的情绪重音。
But losing a job at a time like this is something you don't wish-- On your worst enemy .
可在这种时候丢掉工作，是你连最恨的敌人都不愿意遭遇的事。
Teaching points
Review right after watchingMy level
above my level
IdiomB2↩ 00:31
lose one's temper
发脾气
In the scene克拉利克向老板道歉，承认早上的争执中失控了。
I lost my temper during the meeting, and I regret it.我在会议上发了脾气，很后悔。
In daily life
客服通话Please don't lose your temper with the customer.请别对客户发脾气。
家庭争执She rarely loses her temper at home.她在家很少发脾气。
above my level
CollocationB2↩ 01:01
be entitled to something
有权获得
In the scene老板说明克拉利克按规定应拿一个月的工资。
After five years, employees are entitled to three weeks of leave.工作五年后，员工有权享受三周假期。
In daily life
办理退款You are entitled to a full refund.你有权获得全额退款。
above my level
IronyC1↩ 02:14
of one's own accord
自愿地
In the scene老板把解雇写成自愿离职，正式措辞下藏着体面与反讽。
The intern left of her own accord after finishing the project.实习生完成项目后自愿离开了。
In daily life
项目结束He joined the volunteer group of his own accord.他自愿加入了志愿者小组。
above my level
CollocationC1↩ 02:43
recommend someone without reserve
毫无保留地
In the scene推荐信对克拉利克的能力给出最高程度的肯定。
I can endorse this supplier without reserve.我可以毫无保留地认可这家供应商。
In daily life
写推荐信We recommend Daniel without reserve for the fellowship.我们毫无保留地推荐丹尼尔申请这项奖学金。
above my level
Phrasal verbB2↩ 03:35
get off
下班；脱身
In the scene他本来只想今晚下班，结果被解雇，故意把两层意思揉在一起。
I get off at six, so we can meet afterward.我六点下班，所以之后可以见面。
In daily life
约晚餐What time do you get off today?你今天几点下班？
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Phrasal verbB1↩ 03:50
show off
炫耀；卖弄
In the scene克拉利克承认自己写信时夸大了身份，想让对方觉得他很重要。
He bought the car to show off in front of his friends.他买那辆车是为了在朋友面前炫耀。
In daily life
社交媒体You don't need to show off every achievement online.你没必要在网上炫耀每一项成就。
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Phrasal verbB1↩ 05:50
get along
相处；合得来
In the scene克拉利克和诺瓦克承认过去常争吵，但此刻决定不再计较。
My new teammates get along surprisingly well.我的新队友相处得出奇地好。
In daily life
合租生活Do you get along with your roommate?你和室友相处得来吗？
Golden lines
A great line in its own right — why and how to use it“I...I really believe that you'd be happier somewhere else.”
我……我真的觉得，你换个地方会更开心。
Why it's great
用温和的 happier somewhere else 包住解雇决定，体面却很刺。
Pattern
I really believe that you'd be…
When to use
委婉建议同事换岗位或换环境时。
Similar
I think you'd be better off elsewhere. ／ Maybe another place would suit you better.
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formal
Shadowing tip
I...I 停顿后重读 really 和 happier，句尾放柔。
Use it yourself
劝换岗位I really believe that you'd be happier on a smaller team.我真的觉得，你在小团队里会更开心。
“But losing a job at a time like this is something you don't wish-- On your worst enemy.”
可在这种时候丢掉工作，是你连最恨的敌人都不愿意遭遇的事。
Why it's great
wish something on your worst enemy 是很有力度的安慰，先承认不幸，再表达同情。
Pattern
wish something on one's worst enemy
When to use
安慰遇到大麻烦的朋友，强调事情糟到极点。
Similar
I wouldn't wish this on anyone. ／ No one should have to go through this.
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neutral
Shadowing tip
losing a job 连读，重读 time、worst、enemy，wish 后稍停。
Use it yourself
安慰朋友I wouldn't wish a week like this on my worst enemy.这样糟的一周，我连最恨的敌人都不愿他遇上。
“"We can recommend him without reserve.”
我们可以毫无保留地推荐他。
Why it's great
短句却很有分量，without reserve 把推荐信的正式和肯定都写足了。
Pattern
recommend someone without reserve
When to use
写推荐信或郑重向别人推荐可靠的人时。
Similar
I recommend her without hesitation. ／ He has my highest recommendation.
Register
formal
Shadowing tip
recommend 和 without reserve 清晰重读，句尾降调收住。
Use it yourself
推荐同事We can recommend Maya without reserve for the position.我们可以毫无保留地推荐玛雅担任这个职位。
Monologue
One character carrying the scene — shadow the whole passage❝ 老板朗读推荐信
"To whom it may concern.. "I wish to state that Mr. Alfred Kralik "leaves my employ of his own accord. "Mr. Kralik started with Matuschek and Company "nine years ago as an apprentice. "Though with diligence, he advanced "to the position of clerk. "For the last five years, he has been our first salesman. "We have found him reliable "efficient, resourceful. "We can recommend him without reserve. "He carries with him our best wishes "for his success in his future career.
“致有关人士：…… “我谨声明，阿尔弗雷德·克拉利克先生是自愿离开我公司的。 “克拉利克先生九年前以学徒身份加入马图舍克公司。 “他勤勉努力，后来晋升为店员。 “过去五年来，他一直是我们最出色的销售员。 “我们发现他可靠、高效，而且足智多谋。 “我们可以毫无保留地推荐他。 “我们衷心祝愿他在未来的职业生涯中取得成功。
正式套话逐层抬高评价，反衬解雇事实，体面里带着酸楚。
Takeaways
What you walk away with- Use be entitled to for owed benefits
- Hear without reserve as strong praise
- Catch the double meaning of get off
- Use lose my temper to admit anger
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Questions, then the linesWhat happens in Fired Without Warning?
Kralik is dismissed, receives his final pay and a recommendation, then says goodbye.
What does be entitled to a month's pay mean?
It means having the right to receive one month's wages under the rules.
How does without reserve work in a recommendation letter?
It gives a formal, emphatic recommendation with no hesitation or limitation.
What is the difference between lose my temper and get angry?
Both mean becoming angry, but lose my temper stresses losing self-control.