Clarifying some tasks
A: I’m not sure what you expect me to do, Michelle. You’ve not been very clear about any of this.
B: I’m sorry, Clint. Maybe I didn’t make myself clear enough. We should get together to discuss this.
A: Yeah. I think that would be a good idea. I’m really in the dark on everything.
B: Fine. Let’s meet this afternoon. I’ll draw you a better picture of the situation.
明确任务
A:我搞不清楚你期望我做什么,蜜雪儿。这些事你都没讲清楚。
B:对不起,科林特。可能我确实没弄清楚。我们可以一起来讨论这事。
A:对,我想这会是个好主意。我的确是一头雾水。
B:好,我们今天下午见。我会给你把情况描述得更清楚些。
A delayed lunch order
A: Hello! We’ve been waiting for our lunch order for over an hour. Did you forget our order?
B: I’m sorry, sir. Could you tell me your name and order again, please? I’ll check on the delay.
A: The name’s Stanley Morris and the order was for two chef’s salads.
B: Thank you, Mr. Morris. Please wait one moment and let me check on the order. Would you like anything to drink, sir? On the house.
迟来的午餐
A:喂!我们等午饭等了一个多小时了。你们是不是忘了我们的订餐了?
B:对不起,先生。您能再告诉我一遍您的姓名以及您订的东西吗?我在订单上查一下。
A:姓名是斯坦得.摩瑞斯先生,我们订的是两份名厨沙拉。
B:谢谢您,摩瑞斯先生。请稍候,我这就查一下订单。您想来点饮料吗,先生?本店免费赠送。
(本文转载自旺旺英语)