不好意思啊 年纪大了
“I'm sorry. She's old.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
有的是钱 您跟人家说这些干吗呀
“They're loaded. Why do you say these to him?”
不好意思啊 年纪大了
“I'm sorry. She's old.”
多少钱
“How much is it?”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Seniors frequently cite their age as a graceful, socially acceptable way to ask for patience and smooth over minor awkwardness or forgetfulness.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
excuse me / sorry
A versatile everyday phrase for mild apologies, minor inconveniences, or showing modest politeness.
advanced in years / getting old
Frequently used as a self-deprecating excuse for forgetfulness, clumsiness, or physical slowness.
Softens the apology and makes the interaction warmer and friendlier.
Marks a change of state, indicating that one has reached an advanced age.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Sorry. We haven't seen this place so lively for a while.”
“Sorry to keep you waiting.”
“Sorry, I was tied up just now.”
“Sorry, it's an occupational hazard.”
“Sorry about that. Sorry for the trouble. Thank you.”
“I'm really sorry. I'm not quite sure what's going on either.”
“I'm sorry about this accident.”
“I'm sorry. Is it too sudden?”
“Sorry about that. Both my parents are teachers, so they tend to talk a lot.”
“I'm sorry. My son is spoiled. Thank you.”
“I'm sorry. We're renovating.”
“Sorry, I'll just... It's fine.”
“Sorry. I'm really anxious,”
“I'm sorry, but my wife hasn't been feeling well recently,”
“Sorry about that. I'll drink this up out of respect.”
“I'm sorry to trouble you with that.”
“Sorry, do I know you?”
“I'm sorry. I got up too early this morning and couldn't help you out.”