商务英语其它比较常用口语句型-3

    １．The following phrases are used when you’re on the phone.
    Hello, I’d like to speak to Mr…Hello, this is Miss…calling from…Is Ms…available, please? My name’s…２．Speaking.
    I’m afraid he’s in a meeting/not in the office/still at lunch/not available just now. Is there anything I can do for you?
    Hold on a moment, please.
    I’ll just find out if she’s back yet/in the other office/available.
    I’ll put you through to Miss…I’ll ask her to call you back as soon as she’s free.
    What’s your extension¹ number/fax number?
    Could you ask her to call me back, please? My number is…Could you give him a message, please?
    What time do you expect her back?
    I’ll call again later today.
    Thanks very much for your help.
    ３．RequestingI’d like you to…, please.
    Could you ask… to …for me?
    Do you think you could…?
    Would you mind…-ing…?
    ４．Sure.
    Certainly.
    I won’t be able to…, because…I’m sorry but…I’m afraid that’s not possible, because…５．Offering to helpCan I give you a hand?
    Would you like a hand with…?
    Shall I…?
    Would you like me to…?
    If you need any help, just let me know.
    Yes, please. Thanks a lot.
    No, thanks, I think I can manage.
    That’s very kind of you, but…I think I’d prefer to do that myself because…６．Asking permissionMay I…?
    Do you mind if I…?
    Could I…?
    Is it all right if I…?
    Do you think I could…?
    Sure, go ahead.
    By all means.
    No, I’m afraid you can’t, because…I’m sorry but…Agreeing and disagreeing７．If you want to agree with someone you can say:
    That’s exactly what I think.
    That’s a good point.
    Quite right, I couldn’t agree more.
    That’s just what I was thinking.
    I agree entirely².
    Yes, I’m all in favour of that.
    ８．It’s often considered rude or aggressive to say “You’re wrong” or “I don’t agree with you”. It’s more polite to disagree with someone by saying.
    I see what you mean, but…I don’t think it’s such a good idea…That’s true, but on the other hand…I don’t quite agree because…Maybe, but don’t you think…?
    ９．If you require some information you can say:
    Could you tell me if/when/how much/why…?
    I wonder if you could tell me…?
    I’d like to know…I’d like some information about…１０．When someone given you some information you can say comment or reply:
    Oh, I see.
    That’s interesting.
    Thanks for letting me know.
    １１．If someone asks you for information you can reply:
    As far as I know, …Well, (in confidence,) I can tell you that…I’m afraid I don’t know.
    I’ve no idea, I’m afraid.
    I don’t have that information available just now. Can I call you back?
    I’m not sure. I’ll have to find out. Can I let you know tomorrow?
    I’m afraid I can’t tell you that. It’s confidential³.
    １２．If you want to give someone some information you can say:
    I’d like you to know that…I think you should know that…Did you know that…?

1 extension   

n.伸长，扩大，伸展；延长，延期；延长部分，扩大部分；电话分机

参考例句：

• The pupils disliked the extension of the term.小学生们不愿延长学期。
• Our extension is nearly finished.我们的扩建部分已接近完工。

2 entirely   

ad.全部地，完整地；完全地，彻底地

参考例句：

• The fire was entirely caused by their neglect of duty. 那场火灾完全是由于他们失职而引起的。
• His life was entirely given up to the educational work. 他的一生统统献给了教育工作。

3 confidential   

adj.秘（机）密的，表示信任的，担任机密工作的

参考例句：

• He refused to allow his secretary to handle confidential letters.他不让秘书处理机密文件。
• We have a confidential exchange of views.我们推心置腹地交换意见。