英语口语王 想说就说（四）21

　　Section 4
Put in people on hold 请对方稍候
Sandrawu Chunk¹ International.
Sandrawu Chunk 国际公司.
Hello, Miss Wu, This is Dan Robson calling from OTC limited. I'd like to check my last order. When exactly was it sent out?
你好,吴小姐. 我是OTC有限公司的Alex Robson. 我要查最近我这次的订单,货是什么时候送出的?
I can check that for you right now. Would you mind holding?
我现在就帮你查, 可以请你稍候吗?
Sure. No problem.
可以, 没问题.
Mr. Robson, I'm sorry. Our computer system is down. Could I call you back later?
Robson 先生, 对不起. 我们的电脑系统当机. 我可以等一下再给你回电吗?
Sure. Do you have my number?
可以, 你有我的电话吗?
Yes, I have it right here. I'm so sorry about this.
有,就在我手上. 真抱歉.
No problem. I'll wait for your call.
没关系. 我会等你的电话.
详细解说
1. SandraWu Chunk International. Sandrawu Chunk国际公司.
2. Would you mind holding? 可以请你稍候吗?
同义词句
Could I put you on hold for a second? 可以请你稍候吗?
Could I just put you on hold? 可以请你稍候吗?
3. Our computer system is down. 我们的电脑系统当机.
补充例句
The network was down all morning. 整个早上网络都无法使用.
The telephone line was down because of the Typhoon². 因为台风来袭电话线路都中断了.
4. Could I call you back later? 我可以等一下给你回电吗?
同义词句
Could I get back to you? 我可以等一下给你回电吗?
Would you mind if I call you later? 我可以等一下再给你回电吗?
5. You have my number? 你有我的电话吗?
关联用语
Can I have your number? 可以请问你的电话吗?

1 chunk   

n.厚片，大块，相当大的部分（数量）

参考例句：

• They had to be careful of floating chunks of ice.他们必须当心大块浮冰。
• The company owns a chunk of farmland near Gatwick Airport.该公司拥有盖特威克机场周边的大片农田。

2 typhoon   

n.台风

参考例句：

• A typhoon is now approaching Hong Kong.台风现正逼近香港。
• The typhoon hit the coastal areas.台风侵袭沿海地区。