Apology for a Minor Misunderstanding
You miscalculated the travel time or got slightly lost, leading to being a bit late, and need to gently explain.
你错估了通勤时间或稍微迷路，导致迟到了一点，需要温和地解释。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
misjudged
To estimate or guess something incorrectly, like time or distance. Use it when you made a wrong calculation, e.g., 'I misjudged how long the trip would take.'
错误地估计或猜测某事，比如时间或距离。当你做错计算时使用，例如，'我误判了旅行需要多长时间。'
traffic
The flow of vehicles on roads, often causing delays. Common in urban areas; say 'heavy traffic' for busy roads.
道路上车辆的流动，通常导致延误。在城市地区常见；对于繁忙的道路可以说 'heavy traffic'。
no worries
An informal way to say 'it's okay' or 'don't worry about it.' Very common in casual English to reassure someone.
一种非正式的说法，意思是‘没问题’或‘别担心’。在随意英语中很常见，用于安慰某人。
relief
A feeling of comfort when worry or stress ends. Use after hearing good news, like 'What a relief!'
当担心或压力结束时的一种舒适感。在听到好消息后使用，例如 '真是松了一口气！'
roadworks
Construction or repairs on roads that can cause delays. British English term; in American English, it's often 'road construction.'
道路上的施工或维修，可能导致延误。英国英语术语；在美式英语中，通常称为'road construction'。
popping up
Appearing suddenly or unexpectedly, like problems. Use for things that happen without warning, e.g., 'Stores are popping up everywhere.'
像问题一样突然或意外地出现。用于没有预警发生的事情，例如：'商店到处都在突然出现。'
made it
Arrived successfully, often after difficulty. Casual phrase for reaching a place on time or at all, e.g., 'I finally made it!'
成功到达，通常在经历困难后。用于准时或根本到达某个地方的随意表达，例如，'我终于成功了！'
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
So sorry I'm a few minutes late.
A polite way to apologize for small delays. 'So sorry' adds emphasis to 'sorry'; use in casual situations to show regret without overdoing it. Simple present tense for current state.
一种礼貌地为小延迟道歉的方式。'So sorry' 为 'sorry' 添加了强调；在随意场合使用，以示遗憾而不夸张。简单现在时用于当前状态。
No worries at all!
Reassures someone that their lateness is not a problem. 'No worries' is idiomatic and very common in friendly conversations; 'at all' strengthens the dismissal of concern.
安慰某人，他们的迟到不是问题。'No worries' 是习语，在友好对话中非常常见；'at all' 加强了对担忧的否认。
Phew, that's a relief!
Expresses relief after stress, like being forgiven for being late. 'Phew' is an exclamation sound; useful for casual talks to show you're happy it's okay. Present tense for immediate feeling.
表达压力后的如释重负，比如因迟到被原谅。'Phew'是一种感叹声；在随意交谈中用来表示你很高兴一切都没问题。使用现在时表示即时感受。
Yeah, it happens.
Acknowledges that something is common and not surprising, like traffic delays. 'Yeah' is informal for 'yes'; great for empathetic responses in everyday chats.
承认某事很常见且不令人惊讶，比如交通延误。'Yeah' 是 'yes' 的非正式说法；非常适合日常聊天中的共情回应。
Glad you made it though!
Shows happiness that someone arrived despite issues. 'Glad' means happy; 'though' adds contrast to the problem mentioned earlier. Useful to end positively.
表示尽管有问题某人还是到达了的高兴。'Glad'的意思是高兴；'though'添加了与之前提到的问题的对比。有助于以积极方式结束。
What have I missed?
Asks about updates after being late. Present perfect 'have missed' implies recent events; polite way to catch up without seeming uninterested.
询问迟到后的更新。现完成时 'have missed' 暗示最近的事件；一种礼貌的方式来跟上进度，而不显得不感兴趣。