這兒沒有這個人。Nobody here by that name。
對不起，你打錯了。Sorry, I think you have the wrong number。
我肯定你打錯電話了。I’m sure that you have the wrong number。
他也許是換新號碼了。對不起打擾了。He probably changed to a new number. I’m sorry I bothered you。
你打錯電話了。請到電話簿裡去查詢正確的電話號碼吧。You have dialed the wrong number. Please look up the correct number in the telephone directory。
對不起，打擾了。I’m sorry that I have disturbed you。
沒關係。That’s all right。
Dialing a Wrong Number
Frank：Hello!
Jane：Is Patti there?
Frank：I’m sorry, I’m afraid you’ve dialed the wrong number. There is no Patti here。
Jane：Wrong number? Are you sure? I called yesterday and she was there。
Frank：I’m sure you have the wrong number. This one has been my number for more than 20 years。
Jane：That’s impossible. I remember the number clearly. Isn’t this 763-4565?
Frank：No, it isn’t. It’s 736-4565. It seems you’ve misdialed。
Jane：Really? I’m so sorry I bothered you. I’ll try again。
Frank：That’s all right. This sort of thing happens all the time to everyone。
Jane：Yeah, I guess it does. Sorry again for bothering you。
Frank：No worries。
實用英語口語：日常交際用語之肉類
我們就著醬汁吃。We eat it with sauce。
牛排你要幾分熟?How would you like your steak?
我想要熟透的牛排。I’d like my steak well-done。
這肉太肥了。This meat is too fatty。
這肉太老了。This meat is too tough。
我到肉店裡買些肉，就給你做。I’ll buy some meat from the butcher’s and cook it for you。
我是吃素的。I am a vegetarian。
你準備要給肉里加什麼佐料?What spices are you going to add to the meat?
羊排非常好吃。Mutton chops taste so good。
The Meat
Frank：What kinds of meat are most popular in your country?
June：We usually eat chicken, pork and beef. You eat these meats a lot in your country too, don’t you?
Frank：Yes, we do. We also eat mutton。
Jane：I’ve heard that people in your country like mutton chops。
Frank：That’s right. Mutton chops taste so good. We eat them with sauce. Have you ever tried?
Jane：Yes, I have. I tried once when I visited your country last year. I think they were very tasty. Can you cook them?
Frank：Certainly I can. I’lI buy some from the butcher’s and cook for you next Sunday。
Jane：That sounds great. I’ll bring a bottle of wine then。
實用英語口語：日常交際用語之結束通話電話
都講完了嗎?Is that all?
回頭我給你打回去好嗎?這兒有點急事。Can I call you back? There is an emergency。
謝謝你打電話過來。Thank you for calling。
很高興跟你通話。It’s been nice talking to you。
請代我向大家問好。Please say hello to everyone for me。
我的另一部電話響了。My other line is ringing。
給我你的'號碼，我過會兒給你打過去。Give me your number, and I’ll call you back。
我不再佔用你的時間了。I won’t keep you any longer。
抱歉，我要掛電話了。Sorry, I’d better go now。
現在我太累了，我得去睡覺了。再見。I’m too tired now. I have to go to sleep. Goodbye。
Hanging up
Ann：Hello, three-five.。。
Sam：Is that Ann?
Ann：I’m sorry. I’m very tired. I’m going to bed early. I didn’t have a good time and I don’t really want to see you again。
Sam：What are you talking about? We had a great time. We laughed and talked all night last time。
Ann：It was hardly all night. And I recall it was you doing all the laughing at your own jokes。
Sam：That’s not fair. We had fun. Give me a second chance. Can we meet tomorrow night for drinks at the pub?
Ann：No, I’m sorry. I’m going to meet some friends tomorrow evening. And I’m too tired now. I have to go to sleep. Goodbye。
Sam：But Ann.。。
實用英語口語：日常交際用語之睡覺
我還想看電視。I want to watch more TV。
明天的事情都準備好了嗎?Are you ready for tomorrow?
我卸完妝了。I finished taking off my make-up。
該睡覺了。It’s time to go to bed。
把床鋪好。Make your bed。
我一點兒也不困。I’m wide awake。
我困了。I’m sleepy。
我要去睡覺了。I’m going to bed。
你定鬧鐘了嗎? Have you set the alarm clock?
做個好夢。Sweet dreams。
Bedtime
Mother：It’s time for bed。
Frank：But I’m not sleepy, mom. Can I stay up and watch more TV?
Mother：It’s already past 11. You have school tomorrow. You’ll be sleepy all day tomorrow if you don’t sleep well tonight。
Frank：I know, but I promise I won’t be sleepy tomorrow. I work really hard。
Mother：Don’t you have exams coming up soon? I’m sure you could spend more time preparing for those。
Frank：Oh, I nearly forgot the exams。
Mother：You do well in the math, but your history is not good enough, am I right?
Frank：Yeah, I guess so. Maybe I could go to sleep now and get up early to review the lessons tomorrow。
Mother：An excellent idea. Work now and play later。
Frank：I know you’re right. School is more important than TV, but can I watch one more show then go to bed?
Mother：No, now is bedtime。
實用英語口語：日常交際用語之手機座機通話障
我的電話快沒電了。My phone is running out of battery。
我忘了給電池充電了。I forgot to recharge the battery。
我忘記帶手機充電器了。I forgot to take the mobile charger。
我把手機給關了。I had my cell phone power off。
沒有訊號。There is no signal。
我不會發簡訊。I don’t know how to send messages。
我的電話餘額不足了。My balance is not enough。
我忘記買充值卡了。I forgot to buy the recharge card。
你的手機無法接通。Your cellphone could not be reached。
你的手機停機了。Your number is out of service。
我忘記你的號碼了。I forgot your number。
我打不通。I couldn’t get through。
我不會用電話卡。I don’t know how to use a calling card。
電話佔線。The line is busy。
她正在通話。Her line is busy at the moment。
你過一會兒再打來好嗎? Could you call back later?
我聽不清你說話。I can’t hear you clearly。
你能大點兒聲嗎?Could you please speak up a little?
我的電話壞了。My phone is out of order。
有好多雜音。There is a lot of noise。
聽上去我們的線路有問題。Sounds like a problem with our lines。
你真應該換一部電話機。You really should change to a new telephone。
他換電話號碼了。He has changed his number。
Telephone Connection Difficulties
Doris：You’re late。
Leo：I’m sorry. It was too cold and my car couldn’t start. I had to warm it up in the garage with a heater. I tried to call you, but couldn’t get a connection。
Doris：Couldn’t get a connection?
Leo：Yes. Your number is out of service。
Doris：Really? I didn’t know. Let me check. You’re right。
Leo：So I couldn’t get through。
Doris：It’s a serious problem. I’m expecting an important call. The theater guild is supposed to call me this evening and discuss my play. What will happen if they can’t reach me?
Leo：Well, the only thing you can do is pay the fee to recover your service。
實用英語口語：日常交際用語之一日三餐
你早餐想吃什麼?What would you like to have for breakfast?
差不多做好了。It’s almost ready。
你想喝咖啡、果汁還是牛奶?Would you like some coffee, juice or milk?
早餐準備好了。Breakfast is ready。
你要不要來些甜點?Do you care for some dessert?
我一口也吃不下了。I couldn’t eat another bite。
你要喝湯嗎?Do you want some soup?
我不想吃了。I don’t feel like eating anything。
我在附近一家快餐店吃過午飯了。I’ve had my lunch in a snack bar nearby。
我吃了一個漢堡，一個炸雞腿。I had a hamburger and a fried chicken leg。
Breakfast
Mom：John, come and get it; breakfast is ready。
John：I’m still getting ready for school. I can’t find my schoolbag。
Mom：I told you to pack it last night. What did you do with it?
John：I did. But I used something in the bag later。
Mom：Anyway, hurry up! Here is your carrot juice。
John：Can I have apple juice, Mom?
Mom：Don’t be so fussy about stuff。
John：Oh, Mom.。。
Mom：Do you want your fried egg sunny-side up?
John：Yes. But I prefer oatmeal first. I’ll make it myself。
Mom：Good. I’ll butter your toast then。
John：I wish I could have breakfast steak today。
Mom：I’ll make it for you tomorrow。
John：Thanks。
