Networking Event - Re-introduction Prompt
At a professional networking event, you're introduced to someone you briefly met at a previous event. You're expected to remember their name, but you've drawn a blank. You need a polite way to prompt them to remind you.
在一次专业社交活动中，你被介绍给一个你之前在另一次活动中短暂见过的人。你应该记得他们的名字，但你完全忘记了。你需要一个礼貌的方式来提示他们提醒你。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
blank
As in 'drawing a blank', it means you cannot remember something, like a name, even though you try. Use this in casual conversations when admitting forgetfulness.
“drawing a blank”一样，它的意思是你无法记住某事，比如一个名字，尽管你努力尝试。在随意对话中，当承认健忘时使用这个。
tip of my tongue
This idiom means you almost remember something but can't quite say it. It's common when forgetting names or words; say 'It's on the tip of my tongue' to politely explain.
这个习语的意思是几乎想起来某件事，但就是说不出来。它常见于忘记名字或单词时；可以说‘它就在我舌尖上’来礼貌地解释。
remind
To remind someone means to help them remember something. In social situations, ask 'Could you remind me?' to politely request a name without seeming rude.
提醒某人意味着帮助他们记住某事。在社交场合，问'你能提醒我一下吗？'来礼貌地请求一个名字，而不会显得粗鲁。
no worries
A casual way to say 'don't worry' or 'it's okay'. It's very common in English to reassure someone, especially after an apology, making conversations friendly.
一种随意说'别担心'或'没问题'的方式。在英语中非常常见，用于安慰某人，尤其是在道歉后，使对话变得友好。
cleared up
Means to resolve confusion or make something clear. Use it after getting information, like a name, to show relief, e.g., 'Glad that's cleared up!' in professional talks.
意味着解决困惑或使某事清晰。获取信息后使用，如名字，以显示宽慰，例如“很高兴那澄清了！”在专业对话中。
pleasure's all mine
A polite response to 'pleasure to meet you', meaning the enjoyment is yours. It's a formal way to reciprocate compliments in networking or introductions.
对“pleasure to meet you”的礼貌回应，意思是享受是你的。它是一种在网络或介绍中正式回应对方赞美的方式。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
I'm so sorry, it's right on the tip of my tongue, but I'm drawing a complete blank on your last name. Could you remind me?
This sentence politely apologizes for forgetting a name and asks for a reminder. It's useful in networking to admit memory lapses without embarrassment; note the idioms 'tip of my tongue' and 'drawing a blank' for natural expression.
这个句子礼貌地为忘记名字道歉，并请求提醒。在网络活动中承认记忆失误而不尴尬很有用；注意习语‘舌尖上’和‘一片空白’以实现自然表达。
No worries at all, it happens to the best of us!
A reassuring response to an apology, meaning 'it's fine, everyone forgets sometimes'. Use it to make others feel comfortable; 'the best of us' is an idiom showing it's normal even for capable people.
对道歉的安慰性回应，意思是‘没关系，每个人都会偶尔忘记’。用它来让别人感到舒服；‘the best of us’是一个习语，表示即使是能干的人也会发生这种正常事。
Nice to formally re-meet you!
This acknowledges a second meeting politely, using 'formally' to emphasize proper reintroduction. It's great for professional events to restart conversations smoothly after forgetting details.
这以礼貌的方式承认第二次会面，使用“formally”来强调适当的重新介绍。在忘记细节后，这非常适合专业场合顺利重启对话。
So glad to have that cleared up. My apologies again.
Expresses relief after clarification and repeats the apology briefly. Useful to wrap up the awkward moment; 'cleared up' means resolved, and repeating 'apologies' shows sincerity in polite English.
表达澄清后的宽慰，并简要重复道歉。有助于结束尴尬时刻；“cleared up”意为解决，重复“apologies”显示在礼貌英语中的诚意。
The pleasure's all mine, John!
A courteous reply to a greeting like 'pleasure to speak with you'. It reciprocates politeness; use in formal or semi-formal settings to build rapport, with the idiom showing mutual enjoyment.
对“很高兴与您交谈”这类问候的礼貌回复。它回报礼貌；在正式或半正式场合使用，以建立融洽关系，这个习语显示出相互的享受。