【英语对话对对碰】电话占线

我电话占线！

Storyline: Thomas was¹ trying to get a hold of Sandy, but her line was always busy.

   

Sandy: Why didn't you call me yesterday?

 

Thomas: I tried to get a hold of you, but I couldn't get through.

 

Sandy: What time did² you call?

 

Thomas: I tried all morning!

 

Sandy: Then I can't understand why you couldn't get through..

 

Thomas: I kept getting a busy signal³.

 

Sandy:

 

Hmmm...

1 was   

v.(is,am的过去式)是，在

参考例句：

• He said he was right.他说他是正确的。
• He was cold and hungry.他又冷又饿。

2 did   

v.动词do的过去式

参考例句：

• How many goals did you score in the last game?上一场比赛你们进了几个球？
• Why did you choose basketball in the first place?你为何首先选择篮球呢？

3 signal   

n.信号，暗号

参考例句：

• This is a signal failure.这是明显的失败。
• A train must not pass a signal that is at danger.火车切不可越过危险信号。