Calling in sick
A: Hello, Ms. Murphy?
B: Yes? Who’s calling?
A: It’s John Anderson. I’m afraid I’m going to be out sick today. I’ve got a nasty cold. I hope you don’t mind, ma’am.
B: No, that’s no problem. I’m sorry to hear you’re not feeling well. Get some rest. If you need to see a doctor, let me know.
请病假
A：喂，摩菲女士吗？
B：是的，你是哪位？
A：我是约翰．安德森。恐怕今天我得请一天病假。我感冒得很厉害。我希望您不介意，夫人。
B：没问题。很遗憾听到你身体不佳。休息一下。如果需要看医生，告诉我一声。
Getting instructions
A: Hello. Mr. Rodriguez?
B: Yes. Is this Paula?
A: Yes, sir. I’ve just dropped those slides off at the Winthrop office. Do you need anything else while I’m out?
B: No, that’s all right. Paula. Why don’t you get something to eat, and I’ll see you this afternoon.
接受指示
A：喂，罗得里格兹先生？
B：是我，是波拉吗？
A：对，先生，我刚把那些幻灯片送到温斯罗普办公室。趁我在外边，还有什么事吗？
B：没有了，很好，波拉。你先吃点东西吧。咱们下午见。
(本文转载自旺旺英语)
