Hallo, this is Coco Xu, calling from Beijing. Could I please speak to Nadia Lawrence?”
如果您恰巧接通了要找的人,他们将会这样说:
(他们):
“Yes, speaking! How are you? What can I do for you?”
如果您要找的人不在那里,接电话的人可能会说:
(他们):
“I’m afraid he/she isn’t here at the moment. He’s/she’s in a meeting. Can I take a message?”
“Would you like to leave a message?”
“Could you possibly call back in about twenty minutes?”
“Hang on, please, I’ll put you through.” (“Hang on”的意思是等一下。)
“Just a minute, please, I’ll try to connect you.”
您可以说:
(您):
“Could you please ask him to call me back as soon as possible?”
“Could he call me back, please? It’s quite urgent.”
“Could you please give her a message?”
(他们):
“What was your name again, please?”
“Could you give me your number?”
“What was it in connection with?”
一旦接通要找的人,请说明您打电话的目的
(您):
“I hope I’m not disturbing you. Have you got a minute to talk?”
“Sorry to bother you, but I have a rather urgent question about (the new process).”
“I’d like to discuss (the delivery date of the new system) with you.”
“I was wondering if we could discuss (a couple of points in the agreement).”
“The reason I’m calling is this: …”
(他们):
“Yes, no problem! Now is fine/good/perfect.
“How can I help you?” “What’s up?” “What can I do for you?”
“Actually, I’m in a meeting at the moment. Can I get back to you in ten minutes?”
“I’m busy right now - could I call you in about half an hour?”