百忙之中抽出一点时间
“spare a little time”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我希望唐律能够
“I hope Attorney Tang can”
百忙之中抽出一点时间
“spare a little time”
代表咱们所参加一下
“to represent our firm.”
“I know you are busy, but you must make time for this.”
By explicitly acknowledging the other party's high status and busy schedule, the speaker flatters them while socially obligating them to comply.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
in the midst of a tight schedule / despite one's busy schedule
A highly formal politeness formula used when asking a favor or thanking someone for their time.
to spare time / to find time
Collocation used when setting aside time from an already demanding routine.