万用句型背一背:
1.I was late for this meeting due to a family matter.
因为家中有事,所以我开会迟到了。
2.Sorry,I was caught in a traffic jam.So I was late.
对不起,因为堵车我迟到了。
3.I own you an apology for the failure in my work.
我为工作上的失误向你道歉。
4.Please excuse my careless words.
请原谅我那些无心的话。
5.I'm afraid I've brought you a lot of trouble.
对不起,给你添了很多麻烦。
身临其境练一练:
本对话选自《Joey》(乔伊)。Lauren对于Joey搞砸了记者会非常生气,对Joey很失望。Joey也感到很抱歉。
锦囊妙语学一学:
1.patriarch:n.家长,族长
[早期基督教的]主教;[东正教的]大主教(一般用于大写)
the Patriarch of Jerusalem 耶路撒冷的大主教
2.count on=count upon:依靠;指望
You can count on me:I'll help you. 你能依靠我,我会帮助你的。
She can always be counted on for support. 她的支持总是靠得住的。