A: I have been trying to solve the problem in the past few days. A: 過去幾天，我一直想解決這個問題。
B: We understand that. We have been working on it. B: 我們瞭解，我們也一直在努力。
A: I'll be leaving for Taiwan tomorrow.
I want to see something done before I leave.
Who should I see to have this settled? A: 我明天要回台灣。
在走之前，我要看到一些成果。
我可以去見誰，以便解決這個問題？
B: The manager may be able to see you.
But I don't know how much help that will provide for the problem. B: 經理也許可以見你。
但我不知道那可以在解決問題上幫多少忙。
A: Then, forget about the manager.
I want to see someone who can make decisions. A: 那就不用找經理了。
我要見能做決定的人。
Part
2. Practice
• 表示挫折感 I think we are just wasting time.
我想我們只是在浪費時間。
• 表示感激
I appreciate your help on this matter.
我很感激你在這件事上的幫忙。
• 感謝對方配合
Thank you for your cooperation. 很感謝你的配合。
Part
3. 觀光英語小百科
•對西方人士表示決心時，有許多種說法。這裡有個大家在中學時學過的句型，很
好用：<not...until...>（直到......之前，絕不......）例如：<I am not
going to leave until you tell me the truth.>（你不告訴我真相之前，我絕
不會走。）<I won't quit until you agree on my terms.>（在你完全同意我
的條件之前，我絕不罷休。）
