社交英语对话-Inviting Your Boss(3)

A: Would you and your wife be available next Friday night, Mr. Lee?
B: I'll have to check with my wife, of course. Did you have something planned?
A: We are having a dinner party, and my wife sent you and your wife an invitation.
B: I think we would enjoy that. Is it a formal affair?
A: My wife insisted on having it be a formal dinner party this time.
B: That would be a change. Usually we just do barbeques and never get a chance to dress up.
A: We thought that inviting¹ four other couples would make nice conversation.
B: I think we will enjoy being there. Will we know anyone?
A: We are only inviting people from work.
B: I am sure that a good time will be had by everyone. We will be looking for your invitation.

1 inviting   

adj.诱人的，引人注目的

参考例句：

• An inviting smell of coffee wafted into the room.一股诱人的咖啡香味飘进了房间。
• The kitchen smelled warm and inviting and blessedly familiar.这间厨房的味道温暖诱人，使人感到亲切温馨。