導語:
當好友對你發出熱情邀請時,怎樣愉快的接受,怎樣禮貌的拒絕?不確定之時又該怎麼說呢?讓我們一起看看這些英文表達。
01
Inviting Examples:
邀請例句
- I was wondering if you would like to come over for a drink.
我想知道你願不願意來喝上一杯。
- I have two tickets for the symphony tonight. Would youlike to go?我有兩張今晚的交響樂票。一起去嗎?
- Would you like/care to have dinner with us on(day/date)?
你願意在(日期)一起吃晚餐嗎?
- Do you have any plans for (day/date)?你在(日期)有安排嗎?
- Do you want to go to the movies tonight?你想今晚一起看電影嗎?
02
愉快接受
- Sure. That sounds like fun.
當然,聽起來不錯。
- That sounds great, thank you.
聽起來很棒,謝謝。
- I’d love to, thanks.
我很樂意,謝謝。
- Sure. Thanks for the invitation.
當然,謝謝邀請。
- Sure. When should I be there? /Can I bring anything?
當然,我什麼時候去?/需要我帶什麼?
03
禮貌拒絕
- Thanks so much for the invitation, but I' m booked that evening.
謝謝邀請,但是我那晚有事。
- I'm really sorry but I have other plans that night.
我很抱歉我那晚有其它安排。
- I 'd love to, but I already have plans.
我很想去,但是我已經有安排了。
- Thanks for asking, but I'm afraid I'm busy.
謝謝問我,但是恐怕我會忙。
- Oh thanks for asking, but I can’t. I've got a lot of work to do.
謝謝問我,但是我不行。我有好多事要做。
04
考慮之中
- Thanks. I'll have to check my calendar. Do you mind if I let you know on Monday?
謝謝,我查一下日曆。週一回覆你可以嗎?
- I'm not sure if my husband has already made plans.
我不確定我先生是否有安排了。
- Could I get back to you tomorrow?
我能明天回覆你嗎?
- Sunday might not be a good day for us.
週日對我們也許不太合適。
- Can I let you know for sure tomorrow?
我能明天和你確認嗎?
- I’d love to, but what time does it start?
我很想去,但是什麼時候開始?
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