職場英語口語急救包(MP3+中英文本) 第51期:商務宴會

第51期:商務宴會

你今晚想參加我們的晚宴嗎？
Would you like to join us for dinner tonight?

For example:
A: Would you like to join us for dinner tonight?
你今晚想參加我們的晚宴嗎？
B: Great. I'd be glad to.太好了，我樂意參加。

恐怕我不得不推辭這個邀請。
I'm afraid I have to decline the invitation.

For example:
A: I'm afraid I have to decline the invitation.
恐怕我不得不推辭這個邀請。
B: Maybe some other time?另外換一個時間，可以嗎？
decline(v.)拒絕

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?
您和您的同事們能出席嗎？
B: Will I check my schedule.我要看一下我的行程表。

那天晚上該穿什麼？
What is the attire for the evening?

For example:
A: What is the attire for the evening?那天晚上該穿什麼？
B: Semi-formal and do bring your spouses.
半正式，並請帶着各位的夫人或先生。
attire(n.)服裝

這回我不能參加。
I will pass this time.

For example:
A: I will pass this time.這回我不能參加。
B: I am sorry, but maybe some other time.對不起，下回另找時間吧。

你們今天肯賞光前來赴宴，我感到非常高興。
I'm really very glad you were able to come.

For example:
A: I'm really very glad you were able to come.
你們今天肯賞光前來赴宴，我感到非常高興。
B: It is very kind of you to invite us to a dinner in such a
wonderful restaurant.
你們在這麼好的飯店設宴招待我們，真是太感謝了。

我要借花獻佛。
I'll propose a toast provided by the band.

For example:
A: I'll propose a toast provided by the band.我要借花獻佛。
B: And let's drink again for future closer cooperation. Prosit.
爲了我們今後更加緊密的合作，再乾一杯！

今晚咱們出去吃吧。
Let's dine out this evening.

For example:
A: Let's dine out this evening.
B: Let's dine out this evening.今曉咱們出去吃吧。
Sounds great.主意不錯。

托馬斯先生，歡迎光臨，請入席。
Welcome, Mr. Thomas. Please sit down.

For example:
A: Welcome, Mr. Thomas. Please sit down.
托馬斯先生，歡迎光臨，請入席。
B: Thank you.謝謝。

昨天因爲忙,沒能去機場接你們，請原諒。
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.
昨天因爲忙,沒能去機場接你們,請原諒。
B: Not at all.沒關係。

來，我提議爲我們客人的健康，乾了這杯。
Here! Let me propose a toast to our guests' health.

請隨意。
Please help yourself.

For example:
A: Please help yourself.請隨意。
B: Thank you. Very delicious.謝謝。真好吃。
help oneself 請隨便

請隨意，愛怎麼吃就怎麼吃。
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.
請隨意，愛怎麼吃就怎麼吃。
B: I would like to try your chopsticks.我就試試用你們的筷子吧。

您能光臨我們宴會，我不勝榮幸。
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.
您能光臨我們宴會，我不勝榮幸。
B: Thank you for your invitation.謝謝您的邀請。

宴席已準備好了，請入座。
Banquet is ready. Please be seated.

For example:
A: Banquet is ready. Please be seated.宴席已準備好了，請入座。
B: All right. Thank you very much.好的。非常感謝。

下一次，該是各位到我家來做客了。
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，該是各位到我家來做客了。
B: It's a great honor. I accept the invitation.
太榮幸了。我接受這個邀請。

這個宴會是臨時決定的。
The party is causal.

For example:
A: The party is causal.這個宴會是臨時決定的。
B: What a surprise, but I certainly will go to the party.
好意外，不過我當然接受這個邀請。

這是我們經常聚會的地方。
This is the place we sometimes get together.

凡是有重要人員來訪，我們在這裏舉辦招待會。
We have a reception here when someone really important.

你要先喝點兒什麼酒呢？
What would you like to drink first?
What would you like to have for a drink first?

你要點全套大餐嗎？
Would you like to order a full-course meal?

甜點你要吃什麼呢？
What will you have for dessert?