沟通交流:我一直收到占线信号

I kept getting a busy signal¹!

Storyline: Thomas was² trying to get a hold of Sandy, but her line was always busy.

Sandy:Why didn't you call me yesterday?

Thomas:I tried to get a hold of you, but I couldn't get through.

Sandy:What time did³ you call?

Thomas:I tried all morning!

Sandy:Then I can't understand why you couldn't get through..

Thomas:I kept getting a busy signal.

Sandy:

Hmmm...

 

我一直收到占线信号！

故事情节：托马斯试图与桑迪取得联系，但她的电话总是占线。

桑迪：你昨天为什么不打电话给我？

托马斯：我试着找你，但打不通。

桑迪：你什么时候打电话来的？

托马斯：我整个上午都在努力！

桑迪：那我不明白你为什么打不通。。

托马斯：我一直收到占线信号。

桑迪：呃

1 signal   

n.信号，暗号

参考例句：

• This is a signal failure.这是明显的失败。
• A train must not pass a signal that is at danger.火车切不可越过危险信号。

2 was   

v.(is,am的过去式)是，在

参考例句：

• He said he was right.他说他是正确的。
• He was cold and hungry.他又冷又饿。

3 did   

v.动词do的过去式

参考例句：

• How many goals did you score in the last game?上一场比赛你们进了几个球？
• Why did you choose basketball in the first place?你为何首先选择篮球呢？