职场英语口语急救包 第51期:商务宴会

 　　第51期:商务宴会

　　你今晚想参加我们的晚宴吗？
　　Would you like to join us for dinner tonight?
　　For example:
　　A: Would you like to join us for dinner tonight?
　　你今晚想参加我们的晚宴吗？
　　B: Great. I'd be glad to.太好了，我乐意参加。
　　恐怕我不得不推辞这个邀请。
　　I'm afraid I have to decline the invitation.
　　For example:
　　A: I'm afraid I have to decline the invitation.
　　恐怕我不得不推辞这个邀请。
　　B: Maybe some other time?另外换一个时间，可以吗？
　　decline(v.)拒绝
　　我要看一下我的行程表。
　　I will check my schedule.
　　For example:
　　A: Will you and your associates be able to attend?
　　您和您的同事们能出席吗？
　　B: Will I check my schedule.我要看一下我的行程表。
　　那天晚上该穿什么？
　　What is the attire 1 for the evening?
　　For example:
　　A: What is the attire for the evening?那天晚上该穿什么？
　　B: Semi-formal and do bring your spouses 2.
　　半正式，并请带着各位的夫人或先生。
　　attire(n.)服装
　　这回我不能参加。
　　I will pass this time.
　　For example:
　　A: I will pass this time.这回我不能参加。
　　B: I am sorry, but maybe some other time.对不起，下回另找时间吧。
　　你们今天肯赏光前来赴宴，我感到非常高兴。
　　I'm really very glad you were able to come.
　　For example:
　　A: I'm really very glad you were able to come.
　　你们今天肯赏光前来赴宴，我感到非常高兴。
　　B: It is very kind of you to invite us to a dinner in such a
　　wonderful restaurant.
　　你们在这么好的饭店设宴招待我们，真是太感谢了。
　　我要借花献佛。
　　I'll propose a toast provided by the band.
　　For example:
　　A: I'll propose a toast provided by the band.我要借花献佛。
　　B: And let's drink again for future closer cooperation. Prosit.
　　为了我们今后更加紧密的合作，再干一杯！
　　今晚咱们出去吃吧。
　　Let's dine out this evening.
　　For example:
　　A: Let's dine out this evening.
　　B: Let's dine out this evening.今晓咱们出去吃吧。
　　Sounds great.主意不错。
　　托马斯先生，欢迎光临，请入席。
　　Welcome, Mr. Thomas. Please sit down.
　　For example:
　　A: Welcome, Mr. Thomas. Please sit down.
　　托马斯先生，欢迎光临，请入席。
　　B: Thank you.谢谢。
　　昨天因为忙,没能去机场接你们，请原谅。
　　I'm so sorry that I was not able to meet you at the airport yesterday, as I was rather busy.
　　For example:
　　A: I'm so sorry that I was not able to meet you at the airport yesterday, as I was rather busy.
　　昨天因为忙,没能去机场接你们,请原谅。
　　B: Not at all.没关系。
　　来，我提议为我们客人的健康，干了这杯。
　　Here! Let me propose a toast to our guests' health.
　　请随意。
　　Please help yourself.
　　For example:
　　A: Please help yourself.请随意。
　　B: Thank you. Very delicious.谢谢。真好吃。
　　help oneself 请随便
　　请随意，爱怎么吃就怎么吃。
　　Make yourself at home and eat the way you like best.
　　For example:
　　A: Make yourself at home and eat the way you like best.
　　请随意，爱怎么吃就怎么吃。
　　B: I would like to try your chopsticks.我就试试用你们的筷子吧。
　　您能光临我们宴会，我不胜荣幸。
　　It's my honor to have you to attend our banquet.
　　For example:
　　A: It's my honor to have you to attend our banquet.
　　您能光临我们宴会，我不胜荣幸。
　　B: Thank you for your invitation.谢谢您的邀请。
　　宴席已准备好了，请入座。
　　Banquet is ready. Please be seated.
　　For example:
　　A: Banquet is ready. Please be seated.宴席已准备好了，请入座。
　　B: All right. Thank you very much.好的。非常感谢。
　　下一次，该是各位到我家来做客了。
　　Next, you'll have to come to my house for dinner.
　　For example:
　　A: Next，you'll have to come to my house for dinner.
　　下一次，该是各位到我家来做客了。
　　B: It's a great honor. I accept the invitation.
　　太荣幸了。我接受这个邀请。
　　这个宴会是临时决定的。
　　The party is causal.
　　For example:
　　A: The party is causal.这个宴会是临时决定的。
　　B: What a surprise, but I certainly will go to the party.
　　好意外，不过我当然接受这个邀请。
　　这是我们经常聚会的地方。
　　This is the place we sometimes get together.
　　凡是有重要人员来访，我们在这里举办招待会。
　　We have a reception here when someone really important.
　　你要先喝点儿什么酒呢？
　　What would you like to drink first?
　　What would you like to have for a drink first?
　　你要点全套大餐吗？
　　Would you like to order a full-course meal?
　　甜点你要吃什么呢？
　　What will you have for dessert?