交流表达-014.Closing a Conversation

Closing a Conversation

It’s time for me to go.

Well, must to dash¹.

It’s getting late.

I must be pushing along now.

It’s time we were off.

I guess I have to go now.

I really have to be going.

I really must leave you.

I really should be going.

I really must be off now.

Excuse me please, I really ought² to be on my way now.

Sorry, got to go.

Sorry, I must fly now.

Sorry, I must be off now.

Sorry, I must be running along.

Sorry, I must be getting on my way.

Sorry, I ought to get along.

Sorry, I’ve got to dash now.

Sorry, I’ve got to rush now.

Sorry, I’ve got to be pushing off now.

Excuse me, I have to take off.

I’m sorry, it’s about time we made a move.

I’m sorry, I must dash away now.

I’d like to talk about this some more, but I have to be going now.

It’s getting late, I have to start.

It’s been very interesting talking to you, but I really should be off now.

If you excuse me, I really have to go now.

I’m afraid I have to go.

I’m afraid I have to leave.

I’m afraid I have to run along.

I’m afraid I really must be going.

I’m afraid I’ll have to be going.

It’s about time I was going, I’m afraid.

I’m afraid I oughtn’t to stay any longer.

I hope you don’t mind, but I really mustn’t stay any longer.

I hope you don’t mind, but I really can’t stay any longer.

I won’t take any more of your time.

I’m afraid I’ve taken up too much of your time.

I’m going now.

I’m off now.

Well, I’d better go.

Well, better be moving, I suppose.

Well, I’d better be going.

Goodness³, is there nearly…

I’ve got to hang up now.

I have to ring off now.

Thanks for calling.

It was nice of you to call.

Well, I’d better let you go.

Well, I’d better not keep you.

I’m sorry, but I’ve got to…

It’s been nice.

Nice to have…

I’ve enjoyed…

Well, thank you for…

Well, let’s leave it at that.

You have to excuse me.

1 dash   

v./n.快跑，冲刺，短跑

参考例句：

• The prisoners made a dash for freedom.囚犯逃奔自由。
• Day and night the waves dash against the rocks.波浪日夜冲击着岩石。

2 ought   

v.aux.应该，大概；n.责任

参考例句：

• Ought I to hand in the homework today?我应当在今天交上作业吗？
• They ought to be here by now.他们这个时候该到了。

3 goodness   

n.善良，善行，美德

参考例句：

• Would you have the goodness to turn off the radio?劳驾，请你把收音机关上好不好？
• Thank goodness,we've found a cure for the disease.好了，这病有救了！