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Talking about appearance
A: Hi, Ellen. That outfit looks terrific!
B: Thanks, Jim. I didn’t think guys paid attention to stuff like that.
A: No, we just don’t usually admit it!
B: Well, thanks for the compliment anyway!

谈论人的外表
A：嗨，爱伦。这身外套真棒。
B：谢谢，吉姆。我不知道男孩子也会注意这类事情。
A：不是不注意，只不过通常不承认罢了。
B：不管怎么样，谢谢你的夸奖。

(Source: wwenglish.com)

Uncertain about an answer
A: Ms. McPherson? I’m afraid I’m not sure on that. Is there a number where you can be reached?
B: Yes, 532-4121. How soon can you get back to me?
A: I should be able to get this information for you by this afternoon. I’ll call you as soon as I know.
B: All right. Please leave a message with my secretary if I’m not in.

回答无把握的事情
A：麦克费尔森女士，这个问题恐怕我没把握。能给我个电话号码和您联系吗？
B：行，532-4121。得多长时间你能打电话给我？
A：我应该今天下午就能查到这一信息。我一得到消息就给您打电话。
B：好的，如果我没在请给我的秘书留个口信。

(Source: wwenglish.com)

Put on hold for too long
A: Do not put me on hold again, please!
B: I’m very sorry, madam.. The phones have been ringing off the hock.
A: Excuse me, but that’s not my problem! I was just put on hold for the fourth time!
B: I do apologize, madam. How may I help you?

等候太久
A：不要再让我等啦，拜托了！
B：非常抱歉，夫人。电话总是响个不停。
A：对不起，那不是我的问题。这已经是我第四次被搁置等候了。
B：实在抱歉，夫人。我能为您做什么？

(Source: wwenglish.com)