Negative Outcome: Permission Denied
The request is politely but firmly denied, and the person must decide how to proceed.
请求被礼貌但坚决地拒绝，此人必须决定如何处理。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
rush
A hurry or need to do something quickly; used when someone is short on time, like 'I'm in a rush to catch my train.'
匆忙或需要快速做某事；用于某人时间紧迫时，比如“我正匆忙赶火车。”
hurry
Feeling or state of needing to move or act fast; similar to 'rush,' often in phrases like 'in a hurry' to explain why you're asking for a favor.
需要快速移动或行动的感觉或状态；类似于“rush”，常用于像“in a hurry”这样的短语中，以解释为什么请求帮助。
appointment
A planned meeting or scheduled event, such as a doctor's visit or business meeting; useful for explaining why you can't wait.
计划中的会议或预定事件，例如看医生或商务会议；用于解释为什么你不能等待。
exception
A special case where normal rules are not followed; in polite refusals, like 'I can't make an exception' to say no without being rude.
不遵循正常规则的特殊情况；在礼貌拒绝中，比如‘I can't make an exception’用来委婉地说不而不失礼。
fair
Just or equal treatment; used to explain reasons for denying a request, as in 'It's not fair to others' to emphasize equality.
公正或平等对待；用于解释拒绝请求的原因，例如'对其他人不公平'以强调平等。
appreciate
To feel grateful for something; a polite way to thank someone even if they say no, like 'I appreciate your honesty.'
对某事感到感激；即使对方说不，也是一种礼貌的感谢方式，例如“我感激你的诚实。”
honesty
Being truthful and straightforward; used to acknowledge someone's direct refusal positively.
诚实而直率；用于积极承认某人直接的拒绝。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, I'm really sorry to ask, but I'm in a bit of a rush and I need to catch a train.
This is a polite way to start a request for a favor; it uses 'excuse me' for attention, apologizes first, and explains the urgent reason. Useful for making requests without offending others; the structure is: apology + reason + question.
这是开始请求帮助的一种礼貌方式；它使用“excuse me”来吸引注意力，先道歉，然后解释紧急原因。有助于不冒犯他人的方式提出请求；结构是：道歉 + 原因 + 问题。
Would it be possible for me to quickly go ahead of you in line?
A soft, indirect question to ask permission; 'Would it be possible' makes it polite and less demanding. Great for intermediate learners to practice conditional questions in social situations like queuing.
一种温和、间接的请求许可的问句；'Would it be possible' 使它听起来礼貌且不那么强求。适合中级学习者在如排队等社交场合练习条件问句。
I understand you're in a hurry, but I've been waiting here for quite a while myself.
This shows empathy before refusing; 'I understand... but' is a common pattern for polite disagreement. Useful for responding to requests by acknowledging the other person's situation while stating your own.
这是在拒绝前表现出同理心；‘我理解……但是’是礼貌性异议的常见模式。有助于在回应请求时承认对方的处境，同时陈述自己的情况。
I'm afraid I also have an important appointment, so I can't let you cut in line.
A firm but polite refusal; 'I'm afraid' softens bad news, and 'so' connects the reason to the decision. Practice this for denying requests gracefully in everyday scenarios.
一个坚定但礼貌的拒绝；'I'm afraid' 缓和坏消息，'so' 将原因与决定连接起来。在日常场景中练习优雅地拒绝请求。
I'm genuinely sorry, but I really can't make an exception right now.
Emphasizes sincere apology in refusal; 'genuinely' adds honesty, and 'make an exception' refers to breaking rules. Ideal for situations needing fairness, teaching adverb placement and modal verbs like 'can't.'
强调拒绝时的真诚道歉；‘genuinely’增添诚实感，‘make an exception’指违反规则。在需要公平的情境中理想，用于教授副词位置和像‘can't’这样的情态动词。
Okay, I appreciate your honesty. Thanks anyway for considering it.
A gracious way to accept refusal; 'thanks anyway' shows politeness despite the negative outcome. Useful for ending conversations positively; note the use of 'appreciate' for gratitude.
一种优雅地接受拒绝的方式；'thanks anyway' 尽管结果负面仍显示礼貌。有助于以积极方式结束对话；注意使用 'appreciate' 来表达感激。