今天不好意思啊 迟到了两个小时
“Sorry for keeping you waiting today. We were two hours late.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
今天 不好意思啊 迟到了 两个小时
“Sorry for keeping you waiting today. We were two hours late.”
“I took my grandpa to the hospital for examination. And it delayed us.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese society, caring for elderly grandparents is regarded as an unassailable moral duty, which significantly softens workplace reprimands for lateness.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
excuse me; I'm sorry
The most versatile and polite colloquial apology in daily and professional settings for minor to moderate inconveniences.
to arrive late
Standard verb for arriving late to meetings, classes, appointments, or work.
Softens the opening apology, making the tone less abrupt and more amiable.
Marks the completed duration of two hours that has accrued.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Excuse me. You're late. There are no choices left.”
“You've delayed us for so long. Sorry, sorry. I didn't know.”
“Sorry. I hope I'm not late.”
“Sorry, I'm so late.”
“I'm sorry about the other day.”
“So sorry I'm late. Traffic was heavy.”
“Mr. Shen, sorry I'm late.”
“Sorry, sorry. You're late again.”
“I turned it in late this time. Sorry.”
“Sorry, I'm a bit late.”