Late Due to Unexpected Errand
因意外差事迟到
An unexpected last-minute errand or task made you late, and you need to briefly mention it as a reason.
一项意想不到的临时差事或任务导致你迟到，你需要简要提及它作为原因。
对话5
Hey Michael, finally made it! Sorry I'm a bit late.
嗨麦克，终于来了！抱歉我来晚了点。
No worries, Lisa! We just got started. Everything okay?
没关系，丽莎！我们刚开始。一切都好吗？
Yeah, sorry about that. Had to run a quick, unexpected errand for my mom right before I left.
嗯，很抱歉。我出门前正好得给我妈妈跑个意外的急事。
Ah, gotcha. Family first, right? Glad you could make it.
啊，明白了。家人优先，对吧？很高兴你能来。
Exactly. What have I missed so far?
没错。我到现在错过了什么？
词汇4
- worries担心
As in 'no worries,' this means no problem or don't be concerned. It's a casual way to say it's okay when someone apologizes.
如同“no worries”，这意味着没问题或不要担心。这是当某人道歉时，随意说没关系的一种方式。
- errand差事
A short trip to do a small task, like going to the store. Use it when explaining why you're late due to a quick job.
执行小任务的短途出行，比如去商店。当解释因为一个快速任务而迟到时使用。
- gotcha明白了
Short for 'I got you' or 'I understand.' It's informal and used to show you comprehend what someone said.
“I got you”或“我明白”的缩写。它是非正式的，用于表示你理解别人所说的话。
- family first家庭优先
An expression meaning family is the top priority. Use it to agree that helping family is more important than being on time.
一个表示家庭是首要优先级的表达。用于同意帮助家庭比准时更重要。
重点句子5
- 1
Sorry I'm a bit late.
抱歉，我有点晚了。
This is a simple apology for arriving late. Use 'a bit' to soften it, meaning slightly late. It's polite and common in casual situations.
这是一个简单的迟到道歉。使用'a bit'来缓和语气，意思是稍微晚一点。它礼貌且在随意场合很常见。
- 2
No worries! We just got started.
没关系！我们刚刚开始。
This reassures the late person that it's fine. 'Just got started' means the event hasn't progressed much. Great for showing understanding.
这让迟到的人感到安心，表示没问题。「Just got started」意思是活动还没有进行多少。适合表现出理解。
- 3
Had to run a quick, unexpected errand for my mom right before I left.
出发前我不得不为妈妈跑一个快速的意外差事。
This explains the reason for lateness using past tense 'had to' for obligation. It's useful for giving a brief excuse without too many details.
这用过去时 'had to' 解释迟到的原因，表示义务。这对于提供简短借口而不透露太多细节很有用。
- 4
Ah, gotcha. Family first, right?
啊，明白了。家庭第一，对吧？
This shows understanding and agreement. 'Right?' seeks confirmation casually. Use it to acknowledge and support the explanation.
这显示了理解和同意。'Right?' 以随意方式寻求确认。使用它来承认和支持解释。
- 5
What have I missed so far?
我到现在错过了什么？
This asks for a summary of what happened before arriving. Present perfect 'have missed' shows the action connects to now. Helpful to catch up quickly.
这要求总结到达前发生的事情。现在完成时 'have missed' 显示该动作与现在相连。有助于快速跟上进度。