A:You look a bit dull today. What's up?
你今天看起来不那么高兴,怎么了?
B:Well, my mum lost her job yesterday.
嗯,我妈昨天把工作给丢了。
A:I'm sorry to hear that. Well, I heard that registered urban unemployment rate reached 4 percent this year,with more than half being women.
真抱歉。嗯,我听说今年城镇居民的失业率达到4%,而其中一半以上都是女的。
B:The supply outstrips the demand in the job market and women are in a disadvantageous position as a whole.
人才市场供大于求,女性总的来说还是处于劣势。
A:Yeah, it's true. What is she going to do?
确实是那样。她该怎么办啊?
B:Well,she is thinking of doing some household cleaning or baby sitting in the community.
嗯,我妈打算去小区里给人打扫卫生或看孩子什么的。
A:That's not bad. It could be a short-term alternative. Your mum can look for another one when the market improves. Things will work out eventually.
那也不错。先暂时找个工作干着。等形势好转了再找个好的。事情最终都会解决的。
B:Thank you.I just hope she won't feel pressed.
谢谢了。我只希望她能心情好点儿。