Urgent Message Voicemail
You have an urgent but non-emergency message for someone, perhaps about a change in plans or a critical piece of information. You need to convey the urgency clearly.
您有紧急但非危急的消息需要传达给某人，可能是关于计划变更或重要信息。您需要清楚地表达信息的紧迫性。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
unexpected
Something that happens suddenly and is not planned, like a surprise problem. Use it when describing sudden changes in plans.
突然发生且未计划的事情，就像一个惊喜问题。在描述计划的突然变化时使用。
came up
An informal phrase meaning something arises or happens unexpectedly. It's common in casual conversations about issues that appear.
一个非正式短语，意思是某事意外地出现或发生。它在关于出现问题的随意对话中很常见。
urgent
Describes something that needs immediate attention but is not an emergency. Use it to politely stress importance in messages.
描述需要立即关注但不是紧急情况的事物。在消息中使用它来礼貌地强调重要性。
scheduled
Planned or arranged in advance, like a meeting time. It's useful for talking about appointments or events.
提前计划或安排的，比如会议时间。用于谈论预约或事件很有用。
absolutely
Used to emphasize strong agreement or necessity, meaning 'completely' or 'definitely'. It adds emphasis in requests or statements.
用于强调强烈的同意或必要性，意思是‘完全’或‘肯定’。它在请求或陈述中添加强调。
short notice
A small amount of warning time before something happens. Apologize with this when changes are made suddenly.
某事发生前给出的少量警告时间。当变化突然发生时，用此道歉。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hi Lisa, this is John. I'm calling because something unexpected came up regarding our meeting tomorrow.
This is a polite greeting and introduction for a voicemail, explaining the reason for the call. It's useful to start messages clearly; 'came up' is an idiom for sudden issues, and 'regarding' means 'about'. Use it when leaving professional voicemails.
这是一个用于语音邮件的礼貌问候和介绍，解释了打电话的原因。开始消息时清楚说明很有用；'came up' 是一个表示突发问题的习语，'regarding' 意思是 '关于'。在留下专业语音邮件时使用。
It's pretty urgent. I won't be able to make it for our scheduled 10 AM slot.
Here, 'pretty urgent' softens the urgency to be polite, and 'won't be able to make it' means 'cannot attend'. The grammar uses future tense for plans. This sentence is practical for canceling or changing appointments without sounding too abrupt.
在这里，'pretty urgent' 用以缓和紧急程度以示礼貌，'won't be able to make it' 意思是'无法出席'。语法使用未来时来表示计划。这个句子在取消或更改预约时很实用，不会显得太突然。
We absolutely need to discuss the project before the end of the day.
This emphasizes importance with 'absolutely need to', using modal 'need to' for obligation. 'Before the end of the day' specifies a deadline. It's useful in business contexts to request urgent discussions and show why the matter is critical.
这通过 'absolutely need to' 强调了重要性，使用情态动词 'need to' 表示义务。'Before the end of the day' 指定了截止日期。在商业语境中，它有助于请求紧急讨论并说明事情为什么至关重要。
Is there any way you could possibly meet around 2 PM instead?
A polite request using 'is there any way' for suggestions and 'could possibly' to make it softer. 'Around' means approximately, and 'instead' suggests an alternative. Use this when proposing changes to plans to sound flexible and courteous.
使用 'is there any way' 来提出建议，并用 'could possibly' 使之更柔和的礼貌请求。'Around' 表示大约，'instead' 暗示替代方案。在提出计划变更时使用，以听起来灵活且有礼貌。
Please give me a call back as soon as you get this message. My number is 555-123-4567.
This is a clear call to action with 'as soon as' meaning immediately after. It includes contact info, essential for voicemails. The imperative 'please give me a call back' is polite. Always end voicemails like this to ensure follow-up.
这是一个明确的行动号召，其中“as soon as”意为立即之后。它包括联系信息，对于语音邮件至关重要。祈使句“please give me a call back”很礼貌。始终以这种方式结束语音邮件，以确保跟进。