1. They clocked off duty and left at ten to three.
他们打卡下班,于2点50分离开。
2. Ma was still at work when I got back.
我回来的时候,妈妈还没下班。
3. The Night Duty Officer was ready to clock off.
值夜班的警员准备打卡下班。
4. If I get this report finished I'll knock off early.
如果我写完这篇 报告 ,我就会早点下班。
5. Every night you could hear the whistles of the steel mill.
每晚你都会听见炼钢厂的下班哨声。
6. For doctors the working day often has no end.
医生常常没有下班的时候。
7. It was Saturday; they could close the office early.
那天是星期六,他们可以早点下班。
8. The platforms groan with homeward-bound commuters.
月台在下班赶着回家的通勤族脚下不堪重负。
9. I'm off duty.
我下班了。
10. When I get home from work I like to relax with the newspaper.
我下班回到家里,喜欢看看报纸,放松一下。
11. He likes a drink when he returns home from work.
他喜欢下班回家后喝一杯酒.
12. He invited his friend over for a talk after work.
他请他的朋友下班后来谈谈.
13. He was a bad worker who always watching the clock.
他是一个看着钟下班的懒工人.
14. She's a glutton for work . She stays late every evening.
她是个工作狂,每天都很晚才下班.
15. He checked off at 5 pm.
他下午五点钟下班.
Sometimes it’s easy to go into “lazy” mode when you leave work. You might be tempted to hit the couch and turn on the TV the minute you get home. Instead, you know you should be doing useful things like reading, cleaning your garage, or grocery shopping. The following are some tips to avoid the temptation of slacking off after a long day at work. Start Right Away.
You’ll lose energy if you get too much downtime. Do not wait until after you finish dinner to start working on a project. Once you are out of “the zone,” it will be difficult to get back. Keep moving and avoid sitting for too long when you get home.
You might reach a point where your bed or couch gets too hard to ignore. If you want to jump start your personal projects then you should go out and find a place where you can work or learn new things. Being outside your comfort zone forces you to focus on your goals.
Coffee shops are an ideal place to write your blog or catch up on the news. Being outside your house will spare you from unwanted counterproductive distractions like the TV and bed. Being in a public place will also keep you stimulated helping you stay awake longer.
When working on your side projects, start by spending ten minutes on them, never less. When your time’s up you can stop and congratulate yourself for a job well done. If you feel like continuing with your task, then do so.
Don’t worry if you only spent ten minutes on a side project. The important thing is you got started. Ten minutes is precious when spent on taking steps towards your goal. Chances are, you’ll get pumped up enough after the first ten minutes that you’d want to continue on.
Projects you are attracted to and passionate about are easier to work on. Working on something close to your heart gives you the energy and drive to accomplish your goals. If the project isn’t very exciting (such as doing laundry) give yourself a reward that you are passionate about. It’s easier to dedicate your precious after-work hours if you’re really into a project.
Exercise is a must to help extend your hours working on your side projects. Ideally, you should spend at least 30 minutes of your time on exercise. If you can’t spend this much time, even a walk around the block can give you an immediate energy boost. Doing exercises regularly increases its’ benefits.
Start with a 20-30 minute light to moderate workout. You will instantly feel the results and get motivated to be more productive instead of wasting your time on your couch.
Writing down your schedule will make you feel invigorated and excited throughout the day. Have your evening planned even before you leave the office. Having specific goals makes it easier to get started and accomplish them.
Keep a check-list in your workspace to keep track of all your goals. Keep your goals realistic so you won’t get overwhelmed; you can create more complex goals as you go along. Remember, you also have other commitments to take care of.
Sometimes taking on side projects can feel like a daunting task especially if no ideas are coming in. When this happens, you can go to bed and wake up early instead. You can spend some time to read or start on your projects before going to work. Waking up early will also help you avoid the stress of rushing to work.
You can’t stay productive all the time. Some nights you’ll be in the zone, while on some nights you’ll feel like sleeping right away. This will happen to you, and when it does, you have to forgive yourself and move on. Productivity after work isn’t everything.