商务口语天天说 怎样询问时间

第一句：How long do I have to wait for the visa?

我多久才能得到签证？

A: This one is my visa application and the rest are all certificates¹.

这是签证申请，其他的都是证件。

B: But you still have to fill in an application form. You can take them home to fill out, if you like.

不过你还得填写申请签证的表格。你愿意的话可以带回去填写。

A: Thank you. How long do I have to wait for the visa?

谢谢。我多久才能得到签证？

B: Quite a long time.

要很长一段时间。

第二句：Does that mean I can get the visa soon?

是不是说我会在近期拿到签证？

A: We will send your papers to the immigration office right away.

我马上就把你的证件送交移民局。

B: Does that mean I can get the visa soon?

是不是说我会在近期拿到签证？

B: It usually takes months for you to get a reply.

一般要等好几个月才有答复。

 

背诵句型：

Please fill in your telephone number?

请把你的电话号码填上。

Fill out the application carefully, and keep copies of it.

认真填写表格并保留备份。

1 certificates   

n.证明书，执照( certificate的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• They accepted their certificates with words of thanks. 他们一边道谢，一边接过证书。 来自辞典例句
• The bank manager is said to have issued fake certificates. 据说那个银行经理曾出具伪造的凭证。 来自辞典例句