办公室英语口语第66期:Setting up a birthday party安排

Setting¹ up a birthday party
A: Well, Cindy. We were going to try to surprise you for your birthday. But you’re just too busy! Can you tell me when you’ll be free?
B: Oh, Brian. That’s really sweet of you guys. I would love to get together with all of you. How about Friday?
A: Great! What time?
B: I’m free all afternoon. Why don’t we meet at 1 o’clock in the lobby²?

安排生日聚会
A：噢，辛蒂，我们打算给你个生日的惊喜，但是你的确太忙了。你能跟我讲你什么时候有空吗？
B：哦，布莱恩，你们真太好了。我非常想和大伙儿聚一聚。星期五怎么样？
A：太好了！什么时间？
B：我一下午都有空。我们1点在大厅见好吗？
 

1 setting   

n.背景

参考例句：

• The play has its setting in Vienna.该剧以维也纳为背景。
• Where and when a story takes place is called the setting.故事发生的地点和时间称为故事背景。

2 lobby   

n.前厅，（剧院的）门廊

参考例句：

• As he walked through the lobby,he skirted a group of ladies.他穿过门厅时，绕过了一群女士。
• The delegates entered the assembly hall by way of the lobby.代表们通过大厅进入会场。