快捷之路交际英语1 chapter 11

　　[00:13.87]Could You Please Hand Me A Screwdriver¹?
[00:17.03]A. Could you please hand me a screwdriver?
[00:21.89]B. A screwdriver? Okay.
[00:24.95]A. Thanks.
[00:25.99]B. You’re welcome.
[00:27.61]Could You Possibly Type This Letter?
[00:34.27]A. Could you possibly type this letter?
[00:40.23]B. I’m sorry, but I can’t.  I have to finish this report for the boss².
[00:46.47]A. Oh, okay.
[00:48.22]B. Sorry.
[00:49.48]A. That’s all right. I’ll ask somebody else.
[00:53.84]Do you Want Me to Give Out the Paychecks?
[01:01.41]A. Do you want me to give out the paychecks?
[01:06.17]B. Yes. If you don’t mind.
[01:08.31]A. Not at all. I’ll be happy to give them out.
[01:12.57]B. Thanks. I really appreciate³ it.
[01:16.33]I’m Not Busy Right Now. Do you Want Any Help?
[01:23.96]A. I’m not busy right now. Do you want any help?
[01:30.44]B. I don’t think so. I’m just cleaning up the stockroom.
[01:34.98]A. I’ll be glad to help you clean it up.
[01:38.04]B. Well, okay. It’s nice of you to offer.
[01:38.47]A. My pleasure.
[01:40.43]I Apologize⁴
[01:45.39]A. Barbara?
[01:50.56]B. Yes?
[01:52.21]A. You didn’t turn off the lights after work yesterday.
[01:56.60]B. I apologize. I promise I’ll turn them off in the future.
[02:02.24]A. Larry?
[02:09.32]B. Yes?
[02:10.86]A. You left* the copying machine on last night.
[02:13.81]B. I apologize. I Promise I won’t leave it on again.
[02:18.78]I’m Sorry I Was Late for Work This Morning
[02:27.63]A. I’m sorry I was late for work this morning.
[02:33.20]B. That’s all right.
[02:34.87]A. The reason is that I missed the bus.
[02:38.53]B. I understand. Don’t worry about it.
[02:42.29]May I Please Leave at 4:00 Today?
[02:49.73]A. May I please leave at 4:00 today?
[02:55.01]B. At 4:00?
[02:57.75]A. Yes.  Is that all right with you?
[03:01.02]B. Hmm. Well… I guess so.
[03:04.36]A. Thank you.
[03:05.61]Could I Possibly Take the Day Off Tomorrow?
[03:18.75]A. Excuse me, Mrs. Clark.
[03:23.33]B. Yes?
[03:24.97]A. Could I Possibly take the day off tomorrow?
[03:28.13]B. Hmm. I don’t think so.
[03:31.76]A. I see. Uh …the reason I asked is my husband is going into the hospital tomorrow for an operation⁵.
[03:42.39]B. Oh, I understand. Well, in that case, I suppose you can take the day off tomorrow.
[03:51.07]A. Thank you very much.

1 screwdriver   

n.螺丝起子；伏特加橙汁鸡尾酒

参考例句：

• He took a screwdriver and teased out the remaining screws.他拿出螺丝刀把其余的螺丝卸了下来。
• The electric drill can also be used as a screwdriver.这把电钻也可用作螺丝刀。

2 boss   

n.老板，上司；v.指挥，控制

参考例句：

• When the boss gets mad, leave him alone.当老板生气时，不要理他。
• I'm my own boss.我自己当自己的老板。

3 appreciate   

vt.欣赏，感激，赏识；vt.领会，充分意识；vi.增值

参考例句：

• I really appreciate the danger of this job.我真的认识到了这份工作的危险。
• I appreciate your help very much.我非常感谢你的帮助。

4 apologize   

vi.道歉，谢罪；vt.道歉，谢罪，辩白

参考例句：

• You must apologize to her for having kept her waiting.让她等了这么久，你应该为此向她表示歉意。
• I must apologize for calling so late.我真是抱歉这么晚了才打电话给你。

5 operation   

n.操作，运转；经营，业务；作用，效力；手术；运算

参考例句：

• Her mother began operation of a small grocery.她母亲开始经营一家小杂货店。
• Your operation was very successful.你的手术非常成功。