DUO 3.0　SECTION 24　282-293

Apparently, Nick wasn’t willing to take on the task because it would just add to his burdens.

Bob had intended to take her out tonight, but he had to work overtime.

Please estimate the losses by Friday at the latest. “I’ll manage it somehow.”

“Nick, I’m counting on you.” “OK, I’ll see to it.” “Thanks, I appreciate it.” “Don’t mention it.”

He pretends to be enthusiastic when his boss is around.

He got promoted at the expense of his colleagues. He should be ashamed of himself.

As the recession set in, temporary employees were laid off one after another.

Nowadays, many people are out of work against their will. Who is responsible for that?

I’ve gotten pessimistic, and I’m worried about something I would never have been concerned about before.

Today, even white-collar workers are confronted with great hardships.

The authorities are striving in vain to stabilize the currency.

We’ve come to the conclusion that nothing is more urgent than reducing Japan’s huge deficit.