Quick Apology to a Friend
Arriving only a few minutes late to meet a friend at a café, you offer a brief apology and a quick reason.
在咖啡馆与朋友见面时只迟到了几分钟，你快速道歉并简要说明原因。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
sorry
An expression used to apologize for something wrong, like being late. Say 'I'm sorry' to show regret.
用于为错误的事道歉的表达，例如迟到。说'I'm sorry'来表达遗憾。
late
Arriving after the expected time. For example, 'I'm late' means you arrived too late for a meeting.
在预期时间后到达。例如，'I'm late' 意味着你对会议来说来得太晚了。
traffic
The flow of vehicles on roads, often causing delays. 'Heavy traffic' means many cars and slow movement.
道路上车辆的流动，通常导致延误。'Heavy traffic'意味着许多汽车和缓慢的移动。
no worries
A casual way to say 'it's okay' or 'don't worry about it.' Used to reassure someone after an apology.
一种随意的方式来说'没问题'或'别担心它'。用于在道歉后安慰某人。
it happens
Means something is common or normal and not a big problem. Use it to comfort someone who apologizes.
表示某事很常见或正常，不是大问题。用它来安慰道歉的人。
in the mood for
Feeling like having or doing something. For example, 'I'm in the mood for coffee' means you want coffee now.
想要拥有或做某事的感觉。例如，'I'm in the mood for coffee' 意思是你现在想要喝咖啡。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
So sorry I'm a few minutes late.
This is a polite apology for arriving late. 'So sorry' adds emphasis, and 'a few minutes' specifies the short delay. Use it in casual situations to start a conversation positively.
这是一个礼貌的道歉，用于迟到。'So sorry'增加了强调，'a few minutes'指定了短暂的延迟。在随意场合使用，以积极的方式开始对话。
Traffic was a bit heavier than I expected.
An explanation for being late using a comparison with 'than.' 'A bit heavier' means slightly more than usual. This sentence gives a quick reason without too much detail, useful for everyday excuses.
使用'than'比较的迟到解释。'A bit heavier'意思是比平时稍多一点。这个句子提供了一个快速的理由，没有太多细节，适用于日常借口。
No worries at all!
A friendly response to an apology, meaning it's completely fine. 'At all' strengthens the reassurance. Use this to make the other person feel better right away in informal settings.
对道歉的友好回应，意思是完全没问题。'At all' 加强了安慰。在非正式场合用这个来立即让对方感到安心。
It happens.
A simple way to say delays are normal. This short phrase accepts the situation without blame. It's useful for keeping the conversation light and moving forward.
一种简单地说延迟很正常的方式。这个短语不带责备地接受了情况。它有助于保持对话轻松并向前推进。
What are you in the mood for?
Asks about someone's preference casually. This transitions from apology to the main topic, like ordering drinks. Use it to change the subject smoothly in social meetings.
随意询问某人的偏好。这从道歉过渡到主要话题，就像点饮料一样。在社交场合中使用它来顺利转换话题。