第 51 课：A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
一环薄弱，全局必垮
A: Well, you know what they say. "A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.' So, I think we should get rid of him. 你知道人们怎么说，"一环薄弱，全局必垮。"所以我想我们得辞掉他。
B: Isn't that a little drastic? 那是不是有点太严厉了？
A: Not really. He's been given every chance to prove that he's competent and so far he hasn't produced anything worthwhile. 其实并不严厉。我们一直给他机会显示他的才能，可直到现在他并未做出什么像样的成绩。
B: I had the impression that he did a good job on that project we had in the spring. 我印象里他在我们春季那个项目中表现不错。
A: He started out okay. But wasn't able to finish the job. Someone else had to. 开始他干的不错，但后来不能完成任务，只得由别人接手。
B: Well, it's too bad. He's a very likeable guy. 哦，那真糟糕。他是个挺讨人喜欢的小伙子。
A: I know, but you know the old saying. "Nice guys finish last!" 这我知道，可是你也知道俗话说"好小伙子总是跑最后一名。"
