很经典的约会用语

很经典的约会用语Do you have some time tomorrow? 明天有空吧?Yes, I do. 有啊。How about having lunch with me? 一起吃顿中饭怎样？Good idea. 好主意。 If youre free, how about lunch? 有空的话一起吃顿中饭如何？When did you have in mind? 你想什么时候呢？I was thinking about Thursday? 我看星期四怎样？That will be fine with me. 没问题。Im calling to see if you would like to have lunch tomorrow. 我打电话给你，是想知道明天一起吃顿中饭怎样？Im sorry, but this week isnt very convenient for me. 对不起，这个星期我都不方便。Perhaps we van make it later. 那么，也许改天吧。That would be better. 好啊。Im calling to confirm our luncheon appointment. 我打电话来，是想确定一下我们约好吃饭的事。Its tomorrow at twelve oclock, right? 是明天12点吧？Yes, thats right. 是的，没错。Ill be there. 我会去的。Im sorry, but I have to cancel out luncheon appointment. 真抱歉，不过我不得不取消我们午餐的约会。Im sorry to hear that. 真遗憾。I have pressing business to attend to. 我有紧急的事情要处理。No problem. well make it later in the month. 没关系，这个月改天再说吧。I need to change the time we meet for lunch. 我需要更改我们见面吃午饭的时间。What time would be good for you? 什么时间你合适呢？Ill be about half an hour late. 我大概要慢半个小时。Good, Ill see you there at 12:30. 好的，十二点我会在那儿与你碰面。Ill get the check. 我来付帐。No, let me pay this time. 不，这次由我付。No, I insist. 不，还是我来。Well, thank you very much. 好吧，那就谢谢你啦?This lunch is on me today, 今天这顿饭算我请客。I think you got it last time. 我记得上回也是你请的。Its my pleasure. 我请得心里高兴。Thats very nice of you. 既然这样，那就多谢了。Shall we split the check. 大家分摊吧？Why dont you let me pick it up. 就让我来付帐好了。Oh, thats not necessary. 啊，不必这样。I know its not necessary. I want to do it. 我知道不必这样，可是我愿付.I really enjoyed the lunch. 这顿饭我吃得好高兴。Yes, lets do it again real soon. 是啊，让我们不久再一起用餐吧。Ill be back in town next month. 我下个月会再回这里来。Good, Ill invite you out when youre here.好极了，等你来的时候，请再接受我的招待。Apologizing 道歉Sometimes it is necessary to tell someone bad news gently. 1.A: Im afraid I spilled coffee on the tablecloth. B: Oh, dont worry about it. A: I want to apologize. Is there anything I can do? B: Just forget about it. I never did like it anyway. 2.A: Im really sorry, but I seem to have misplaced your scarf. B: Oh, thats all right. A: Im very sorry. Can I get you another one? B: No. Forget about it. Its not important. 3.A: Im sorry, but I cant find the book you lent me. B: Thats OK. A: I really feel bad about it. Let me buy you a new one. B: No. Dont be silly. I wouldnt dream of letting you do that. 4.A: I feel terrible, but Ive just broken your ashtray. B: Its nothing to get upset about. A: I dont know what to say. Id like to replace it. B: No. Its out of the question.Giving Compliments 赞美Friends often compliment one another on clothes, especially if the clothes are new. 1.A: What a beautiful sweater! B: Do you think it looks good on me? A: Yes, and it goes beautifully with your pants. B: You wont believe it, but it was really cheap. A: I wish I could find one just like it. 2.A: I like your new coat. B: Do you think it fits OK? A: Yes. It looks terrific! B: I bought it at half price. A: You were lucky to find it. 3.A: Thats a very nice jacket. B: Does it really look OK? A: Yes, and I like the color too. It matches your hat. B: And I got it on sale. A: Thats incredible! 4.A: I love that shirt. B: Do you really like it? A: Yes, it fits perfectly. B: It wasnt very expensive either. A: Thats amazing! It sure looks expensive.请人复述As long as you ask politely, most people do not mind repeating something you didnt hear or understand. 1.A: Im sorry, but I didnt catch what you said. B: I said, Do you want me to help you? A: If youre sure youre not in a hurry, I can use a lttle help. B: Would you like me to get you a cab? 2.A: I beg your pardon? B: I said, Do you need any help? A: Thats very nice of you. I guess I could use some help. B: Just tell me what youd like me to do. 3.A: What was that? B: I said, Is there anything I can do? A: If its not too much trouble, I would like some help. B: Its no trouble at all. Ill carry this suitcase for you. 4.A: Excuse me? I didnt hear what you said. B: I asked you if you wanted some help. A: If you wouldnt mind, I could use a hand. B: Ill get this Saying Thank You 道谢When someone invites you for dinner, you can bring flowers,candy or a bottle of wine. Sometimes people send a thank you note to the host or hostess a few days after the event. 1.A: Id better be going. B: So soon? Why dont you stay a little longer? A: I wish I could, but its already late. B: Oh, its a shame that you have to leave. A: Thank you for a wonderful meal. B: Im glad you enjoyed it. 2.A: I really must be going now. B: But you just got here. Cant you stay a little longer? A: Thats very nice of you, but I really cant. B: Well, its too bad that you have to go. A: Thanks very much. It was a great party! B: It was our pleasure. 3.A: I think its about time we got going. B: What? Already? Wont you have more coffee? A: Id love to, but I have to get up early tomorrow. B: Oh! Im sorry. I wish you could stay. A: Thank you for a very enjoyable evening. B: Dont mention it. I hope you can come again soon. 4.A: I really should be on my way. B: Oh, not yet! At least have one for the road. A: No. Thanks all the same. B: Well, Im sorry you have to leave so early. A: Thank you very much. We really had a good time. B: Well, thank you for coming. bag for you.Meeting old friends 老友重逢Many people shake hands when meeting after they havnt seen each other for a long time. 1. A: I havent seen you for ages. You havent been sich, have you? B: No, Ive been in California for the past month. A: How nice. Where were you exactly? B: San Diego. I got back yesterday. 2. A: Its nice to see you again. Have you chaged jobs? B: No, Ive been visiting relatives. A: Thats nice. Where? B: I went to visit an uncle of mine in San Francisco. 3. A: You havent been around much lately, have you? B: No, Ive been away on vacation. A: Oh? Where were you? B: Palm Springs. Ive got a cousin there. 4. A: Well, hello, stranger! Have you moved or something? B: No, I went to California for a few weeks. A: Oh, really? Where did you go? B: Los Angeles. I stayed with 节假日的问候Special Greetings 节假日的问候 There are eight national holidays celebrated in the United States: New Years Day(Jan.), Washingtons Birthday (Feb.), Memorial Day(May), the Fourth of July, Labor Day(Sep.),Veterans Day(Nav.),Thanksgiving(Nov.) and Christmas(Dec.), In addition, there are many state and local holidays. 1. A: Merry Christmas! B: The same to you! A: Are you doing anyting special? B: Were having some friends over. What are you doing? A: Oh, Im just going to take it easy. 2. A: Happy New Year! B: Thank you! Same to you. A: Have you got any plans? B: Ive been invited over to la friends. And you? A: My reemmates having a party. 3. A: Have a nice Thanksgiving! B: Same to you! A: Are you going anywhere? B: I thought about going to my sisters. How about you? A: Oh, Ill probably just stay at home. 4. A: Have a nice weekend! B: Thanks. You too! A: Do you have any plans? B: Well, my familys away and I cant afford to do much. What about you? A: Oh, I havent decided what Im going to do yet. my brother.介绍和开场白Introductios and Opening Conversations 介绍和开场白 People in the United States dont always shake hands when they are introduced to one another. However, in a formal or business situation people almost always shake hands. 1.A: Mary, this is Joes brother David. B; Im very glad to meet you. C: Its a pleasure to meet you. B: How do you like Texas so far? C: Its really different from what I expected. B: Dont worry. Youll get used to it in no time. 2.A: Mrs. Smith, Id like to introduce a friend of mine, Pierre Dubois. B: How do you do? C: Hello. B: Whats your impression of the United States? C: Well, I cant get over how different the weather is here. B: Oh, youll get used to it soon! 3.A: Wendy, Id like you to meet my brother Sam. B: Hi. C: Nice to meet you. B: What do you think of Dallas? C: Well, Im still feeling a little homesick and so many things seem strange to me. B: Youre bound to feel that way at first, I guess. 4.A: Mrs.Hughs, this is Peter Brown. B: Pleased to meet you. C: How do you do? B: I hope youre enjoying your stay here. C: If it werent for the climate, Id likChecking in at a Hotel住旅馆Mr. Woods : Id like a double room for tonight. Clerk : Do you have a reservation? Mr. Woods : Yes. I called you last week from New York. My name is George Woods. Clerk : Wait a second , please. (She checks the computer.) Yes, Mr. Woods, we have a room reserved for you. How long do you plan to stay? Mr. Woods : Probably two days. My wife will join me tomorrow. Then well decide when to leave for Seattle. Clerk : Would you sign the register, please? Mr. Woods : By the way, does my room have a private bath? Clerk : Certainly. Every room in this hotel has a private bath. Mt. Woods : Does my room have twin beds or a double ? I prefer a room with twin beds. Clerk : Your room has twin beds, Mr. Woods. It also has a view. Im sure youll like it.This is your key. Its on the eighth floor, room 801. The elevator is over there. Mr. Woods : Thank you. One more thing, where is your restaurant? Clerk : The restaurant is on the second floor. We also have a cafeteria on the top floor. If you would like something to drink, you can either call room service or come down here. The bar is right behind the lobby. Mr. Woods : Thank you. Youre very kind. Clerk : Youre welcome. Vocabulary 注释 1. reservation n预约，动词为 reserve 。 2. to leave for 前往某地 3. room service 旅馆里的房间服务e it here very much. B: It always takes time to get used to a new place.Asking for Directions问路Dale : Excuse me. Could you tell me how to get to the Palace Museum? Nancy: You can take Bus 5. The driver will tell you where to get off. Dale : Yes, but Im driving my own car. Nancy: Oh, then you drive along this street, turn right at the third crossroad, then take the first left. Keep straight on until you see a road sign that says Palace Museum, and then you follow the sign. It will direct you to the Palace Museum. Dale : Drive along this street, turn right, turn left, keep straight, and then Ill see the road sign? Nancy: Thats right. Dale : Are you sure that I wont bump into any one-way streets? Nancy: Well,.I dont think you will.I dont see any car around here. Where is your car? Dale : I parked it over there. You see? Nancy: Oh, no. Youd better move it before a policeman sees you parking there. Dale : Why? I dont see any No Parking signs. Nancy: But youre parking in a bus zone. Dale : Here comes a policeman. Id better run.Thank you, miss.Oh, by the way, how long will it take for me to get to the museum? Nancy: About half an hour. Dale : Thanks again. Youve been very helpful. Nancy: Hurry up, or youll get a ticket. Vocabulary 注释 l. crossroad n. 十字路 2. one-way street 单行道。“one way”单程。 3. zone n. 区域 4. ticket n. 罚单、On the Bus 在公车上Bus driver : Move to the rear of the bus, please. Therere plenty of seats in the rear. Daisy : How much is the fare, please? Bus driver : Thirty cents. Drop it in the box. Daisy : Does this bus go to Washington Park? Bus driver : Take Bus No. 9. This is No. 6. Daisy : But somebody told me this is the right bus. Im going to Park Avenue. Bus driver : This is the right bus. Ill let you off when we get there. Daisy : Thanks a lot, driver. Willie : Driver, I want a transfer to the 66th street cross-town bus. How much is the fare?Bus driver : (Giving him a transfer.) Theres no charge for transfers. Willie : Is it good on any crosstown bus or only on the 66th street crosstown? Bus driver : That transfer is only good on the 66th street bus. Willie : Im going to First Avenue. Is 66th Street my best way to get there? Bus driver : Yes. Judy : Driver, does this bus go to Washington Square? Bus driver : No, take Bus No. 10 across the street. Judy : Thank you. Vocabulary 注释 1. rear n. 后面、背面 In (the) rear of, 在后面。 2. fare n. 费用 3. transfer v. 转车，换车：此为名词，转(换)车票票Taking a Taxi 坐计程车Miss Kao : Taxi! Taxi! (A cab stops and she goes in.) Cab driver : Where to, miss? Miss Kao : Diamond Hotel on Beach Avenue. How much do you think the fare will be? Cab driver : Well, about three dollars. I cant tell exactly, but whatever it is, it will show on the meter. Miss Kao : I took a taxi yesterday from the station to Diamond Hotel, and the driver charged me six dollars. Cab driver : Was it rush hour? Miss Kao : No, it wasnt. Cab driver : Well, there is nothing I can say, miss. Miss Kao : Do you think he intentionally drove all around instead of driving directly to Diamond Hotel? Cab driver : No. Why would he want to do that? Miss Kao : For more money. He thought I was someone who can be taken advantage of. Cab driver : I wouldnt say that, miss. Any cab driver would lose his license if he got caught doing a thing like that. Miss Kao : I didnt know that. Cab driver : Now you know. Are you new in this city? Miss Kao : Yes. Ill probably stay here for two more weeks. Cab driver : In that case, you can try to call a cab company to send you a cab next time when you need one. Thatll certainly make you feel safer. Here you are, Diamond Hotel. Miss Kao : Thank you for the advice. How much is it? Cab driver : Two dollars and ninty-eight cents. Miss Kao : Here is three dollars. Keep the change. Vocabul