流利美国口语3.3

W: Excuse me, but I was wondering if you would be willing to switch seats with me?

M: Switch seats?

W: Oh, yes. If you would be willing to I would be really appreciate it.

M: All right.

W: Oh, thank you.

M: Glad to do it.

Dialogue 2.

W: Mr. Emerson. Here is a present for you from our corporation¹.

M: Oh, thank you. It’s very kind of you. Ah, it’s a porcelain².

W: I hope you like the design.

M: Yes, it’s lovely. I have been wanting something like this for a long time.

W: I am glad you like it.

M: Thanks ever so much.

W: We hope that we will co-operate pleasantly next time.

M: Sure.

Dialogue 3.

W: Hi, Bob. Thank you very much for taking me to the party last weekend. I learned³ a lot about our company and did make several friends.

M: You are welcome, Jane. I am very glad the party helps. I know it’s a great headache getting into a new environment.

W: Yeah, but things are gong on well now. I have friends in a few departments, and I really think they liked me at the party.

M: That’s nice. Remember to give me a ring if you need any help.

W: Thank you. I will.

Dialogue 4.

M: I can’t tell you how sorry I am, Lisa. I lost the letter you asked me to post for you.

W: You did?

M: Yes, I am terribly sorry. I hope my carelessness hasn’t brought you too much trouble.

W: Forget it John. It’s not a very important letter anyway.

Dialogue 5.

M: Jane, would you listen to me for a moment? I come here to apologize for my rudeness yesterday. Would you forgive me?

W: Well, it’s not all your fault. I am to blame too. I shouldn’t have given you so much pressure.

M: No, it’s all my fault. I am so sorry.

W: Never mind. I know you were very upset then. I am sorry I shouted at you.

M: It doesn’t matter. I know you want to help me.

Exercise.

1. We are much beholden to you for your help.

2. There is no reason to apologize for such a trifling⁴ thing.

3. He issued an all half-hearted apology. He should express heart felt apology.

4. The manager recognized the employee’s worth by giving them a bonus.

5. What a beautiful ring. Oh, my, you shouldn’t have.

6. It was the least I could do.

7. I am sorry. I spoke⁵ out of tern.

8. How can I make it up to you?

9. Thank God. You found my passport. You saved my life.

10. When he won the award for best screen play he expressed his sincere⁶ appreciation⁷ for all his friends had done for him.

11. I stayed with aunt Jane, and when I got home I sent her a thank you card and some flowers.

12. I am to blame too. I shouldn’t have given you so much pressure.

13. It’s very kind of you to show me around.

14. It was really quite unintentional.

15. M: Thanks a million. W: Any time.

1 corporation   

n.公司，企业&n.社团，团体

参考例句：

• The company has gone into partnership with Swiss Bank Corporation. 这家公司已经和瑞士银行公司建立合作关系。
• The inflation did the corporation up. 通货膨胀使这个公司破产了。

2 porcelain   

n.瓷；adj.瓷的，瓷制的

参考例句：

• These porcelain plates have rather original designs on them.这些瓷盘的花纹很别致。
• The porcelain vase is enveloped in cotton.瓷花瓶用棉花裹着。

3 learned   

adj.有学问的，博学的；learn的过去式和过去分词

参考例句：

• He went into a rage when he learned about it.他听到这事后勃然大怒。
• In this little village,he passed for a learned man.在这个小村子里，他被视为有学问的人。

4 trifling   

adj.微不足道的；没什么价值的

参考例句：

• They quarreled over a trifling matter.他们为这种微不足道的事情争吵。
• So far Europe has no doubt, gained a real conveniency,though surely a very trifling one.直到现在为止,欧洲无疑地已经获得了实在的便利，不过那确是一种微不足道的便利。

5 spoke   

n.（车轮的）辐条；轮辐；破坏某人的计划；阻挠某人的行动 v.讲，谈（speak的过去式）；说；演说；从某种观点来说

参考例句：

• They sourced the spoke nuts from our company.他们的轮辐螺帽是从我们公司获得的。
• The spokes of a wheel are the bars that connect the outer ring to the centre.辐条是轮子上连接外圈与中心的条棒。

6 sincere   

adj.真诚的，诚挚的，诚恳的

参考例句：

• He is sincere and easy to get along with.他为人诚恳，很好相处。
• His mother is a sincere Christian.他母亲是个虔诚的基督教徒。

7 appreciation   

n.评价；欣赏；感谢；领会，理解；价格上涨

参考例句：

• I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.我想对你们所有人表达我的感激和谢意。
• I'll be sending them a donation in appreciation of their help.我将送给他们一笔捐款以感谢他们的帮助。