经典口语表达:
The deadline is coming up.
截止时间就要到了。
还可以说:
The deadline is coming.
It's getting down to wire.
The work is due.
I'm running out of time.
我现在时间紧迫。
还可以说:
I'm pressed for time.
I don't have enough time to finish that job.
我没多少时间完成工作了。
I have a deadline to meet.
我要赶最后期限了。
What a week!
这周真忙啊!
Time is so limited.
时间不多了。
I always have a lot to do.
我总是有干不完的活。
I have too much work to do.
我有太多工作要做。
I'm always tied up with my work.
我总是忙得不可开交。
还可以这样说:
I always have my hands full.
I don't even have time to catch my breath.
我忙的连喘气的时间都没有。
I need to work overtime today.
我今天要加班。
I have to work overtime to finish the job.
我要加班完成这个工作。
还可以说:
I have to work overtime today to get it done.
Could you work overtime tonight?
你今晚能加班吗?
Conversation:
A: Hi, Nancy, this is Emily. I'm afraid I can't have dinner with you tonight.
B: Ok. What's going on?
A: I have to work overtime tonight to finish my job. The deadline is coming up.
B: I can understand. But you have worked overtime for the entire week.
A: Yeah, I don't have any chance to take a break.
B: Don't be so serious. Pay attention to your health.
A: Thank you for your concern. I really need a good rest after this project. I will let you know when I am available.
A: Take care.
Translation:
南希,我是艾米丽,恐怕我今晚不能和你吃晚饭了。
好的,怎么了?
我今天要加班,时间不多了。
我能理解,但是你已经加班一整个星期了。
是的,我连休息一下的机会都没有。
别这么认真,注意你的健康。
谢谢你的关心。这个项目之后,我要好好休息一下。我有时间的时候会告诉你的。
照顾好自己。