广播电视英语短句 第 215 课：美国式表达-3

If I did refuse to help, my supervisor might say bad things about me behind my back . 如果我拒绝帮助，我的领导可以说“背着我坏我”。

She might criticize me when I am not present. 当我缺勤时，他可以评价我。

This would surely be a stab in the back . 他确实是个刺头。

It is never kind to unfairly harm or say bad things about other people. 关于其他人，他从不是一种不公平的伤害或说坏话。

Sometimes, when I am very productive in my job, my employer gives me a pat on the back. 有时当我的工作富有成效时，我的老板会拍一下我的后背。