纯正地道美语(外教讲解)317：设置语音信箱

　　A: Can you help me set up my voicemail message? I just got this service and I am not really sure what I am supposed to say.
你能帮我设置一下语音信箱留言吗？我刚开通这个服务，我不确定我该说什么。
B: Sure! You just basically¹ gotta let the caller² know who they called, and ask them for their contact³ information so you can call them back.
当然可以！基本上你需要让别人知道来电者你是谁，让他们留下联系方式，这样的话你能给他们打回去。
A: Ok, so can I say, "This is Abby's voicemail. I will call you later, so leave me your name and number".
好的，所以我可以这样说吗？“这里是艾比的语音信箱。请留下你的姓名和电话号码，我会给你打过去的。
B: That's more or less the idea, but try something that sounds more friendly.
这个还凑活，但是再想想如何表达得更友好一些。
A: Ok, so how about this, "This is Abby and I am really happy you called! I promise I will give you a ring as soon as I can,so please leave me your name and number. Talk to you soon!".
好的，这样如何：我是艾比，很高兴你能打来电话！我会尽快给您回电，请务必告诉我您的姓名和联系方式。一会儿联系你！”
B: A little too friendly Abby.  Just say this, "Hi, you have reached Abby. I am unable to answer your call right now, but if you leave me your name and phone number, I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks".
这又有点见外了，艾比。就这么说：“你好，我是艾比，现在不能立即接到你的来电，请留下你的姓名和电话号码，我会尽快给你回电的。谢谢。”
A: That's perfect! Can you say that again and record it for me?
那很好！你能再说一遍吗？我想把它录下来。

1 basically   

adv.基本上，从根本上说

参考例句：

• His heart is basically sound.他的心脏基本上健康。
• Basically I agree with your plan.我基本上同意你的计划。

2 caller   

n.打电话者，来访者，呼叫者

参考例句：

• The operator told the caller that the line is busy.接线员告诉打电话的人对方电话占线。
• The caller is on hold.那个打电话的人正等着通话。

3 contact   

n.联系，交际，熟人，接触；vi.接触，联系；vt.使接触

参考例句：

• We agreed to contact again as soon as possible.我们同意尽快再次联系。
• She is still in close contact with Sarah.她仍然同萨拉人联系密切。