外贸英语口语学习教程第24期:贸易伙伴(5)
2011-12-27来源:和谐英语
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A: This is Manager Liang's office, what can I do for you?
B: This is Wang Xiao from AB company speaking. Our CEO Mr. Green has an appointment with Mr. Liang tomorrow morning. But there is a minor change in tomorrow's schedule. Mr. Green has an abrupt urgent case tomorrow and he has to go abroad today. He wanted me to convey his apology to Mr. Wang.
A: OK. I'll tell him.
B: And Mr. Green will make another appointment when Mr. Wang comes back.
A: OK. Thanks for calling.
B: Bye!
A: Bye!
重点知识讲解:
CEO Chief Executive Officer 执行总裁,首席执行官
Minor 最小的,少量的
其反义词是major,意为“较多的,主要的”
Abrupt 突然的,突发的
Urgent 紧急的
Convey 传达
“convey sht. to sb.” 的意思是“向某人传达某事”,比如在对话中“convey one’s apology to sb.” 的意思就是“向某人传达歉意”。