A: Look, we’re having some friends round for dinner next Sunday. We’d be glad if you could come.

瞧,我们家下个星期有几个朋友来吃饭。如果你也能来,我们会高兴的。

B: Well, that’s very kind of you, but I’m afraid I can’t manage Sunday. I’ve got something else on.

唔,你太好了,不过我星期天来不了。我有一些别的事。

A: Oh, what a pity. Some other time, perhaps?

哦,真遗憾。换个时间也许行吧?

B: Yes, I’d love to come some other time, if it can he arranged.

好,如能安排,换个时间我乐意来。

A: I’ll have a word with them and let you know.

我和他们说一下,我会告诉你的。

B: Thanks very much.

十分感谢。