想聊就聊-1.04.1对方不在

M: Hello, is Marie Ward¹ there, please?

W: I'll see if she is in.

M: Ok.

W: I'm afraid she's out.

M: Can you give her a message, please?

W: Yes, of course.

M: Please tell her to give Colin a call when she gets back. She has my number.

W: Sure.

M: Thank you for your help.

W: It's my pleasure.

1 ward   

n.守卫，监护，病房，行政区，由监护人或法院保护的人（尤指儿童）；vt.守护，躲开

参考例句：

• The hospital has a medical ward and a surgical ward.这家医院有内科病房和外科病房。
• During the evening picnic,I'll carry a torch to ward off the bugs.傍晚野餐时，我要点根火把，抵挡蚊虫。