英语口语900句 06.03.对话.3.转述留言

Tom? Oh, it's been a while since we've talked to each other. Nice to hear you again.

Same here. Hey, did you know Susan is going to get married. She invited me to her wedding and she wants you to attend also.

Really?

Definitely¹. I'm calling to tell you this.

Why didn't she call me?

She tried, but the line is always busy.

Well, I may have stayed on the phone too long. Can you give me her number? I'll call her later.

Of course. It's 555-4653.

Thanks. So how are things with you?

Pretty good. I've just bought a new house.

Wow! Great! Where?

In the suburb². How are you and Carol³? Still living in town?

Yeah, it's really convenient⁴. The theater and Shopping Mall are within walking distance. Well, I got to go. I'll get in touch with you soon.

Okay. Don't forget to call Susan.

Don't worry. Bye.

Bye.

1 definitely   

adv.一定地，肯定地；明确地，确切地

参考例句：

• The team will definitely lose if he doesn't play.如果他不参加比赛，这个队肯定会输。
• I shall definitely be home before six o'clock.6点以前，我一定回家。

2 suburb   

n.郊区，郊外，近郊

参考例句：

• Toward the suburb the houses begin to thin out.靠近市郊的地方房屋渐渐稀少。
• Disneyland is in Los Angeles suburb.迪斯尼游乐场在洛杉矶的近郊。

3 Carol   

n.赞美诗，圣诞颂歌

参考例句：

• Silent Night is my favourite carol.《平安夜》是我最喜欢的圣诞颂歌。
• The people in the church are singing a christmas carol.教堂里的人们正在唱圣诞颂歌。

4 convenient   

adj.便利的，方便的

参考例句：

• I have to find a convenient location for the shelves.我得找一合适的地方放这些书架。
• Come at any time that is convenient to you.你哪会儿方便就哪会儿来吧。