Answering Machine Messages

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1. Taking a Phone Message I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home. As soon as I walked in the door, though, the phone rang. Paolo: Hello. Evelyn: Hi, Could I speak to Tony? Paolo: He’s not here right now. Can I take a message? Evelyn: Do you know when he’ll be back? Paolo: No, I don’t. Evelyn: […]...
2. Recording an Outgoing Voice Mail Message I hate the sound of my own voice. I always have. When I’m speaking to an audience, I always sound Forced and Unnatural. So when we had To set up our new Voice mail system’s Outgoing message, it took me a few Tries to get it right: “Hello, you’ve reached Martin Navra at McQ Corp. […]...
3. Значение идиомы leave word with [leave word with] {v. phr.} To leave a message. Hank left wordwith his secretary where he could be reached by phone while he wasaway from his office....
4. Значение идиомы within call [within call] or [within hail] {adv. phr.} 1. Near enough to heareach other’s voices. When the two ships were within hail, theirofficers exchanged messages. Billy’s mother told him to staywithin call because supper was nearly ready. 2. In a place where youcan be reached by phone, radio, or TV and be called. The sick manwas […]...
5. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “Секретарь по телефону (Secretary Answering The Phone)” По-английски Перевод на русский Secretary: Good afternoon. Siemens Electronics. How can I help you? Секретарь: Добрый день. Сименс Электроникс. Чем могу вам помочь? Caller 1: Hello. I would like to speak to the Executive manager, please. Звонящий 1: Здравствуйте. Я хотел бы поговорить с исполнительным директором, пожалуйста. Secretary: He is not here at the moment. […]...
6. Getting a Fresh Start Nico: I’m moving to Atlanta. I want a Fresh start. Celia: This is a surprise. I thought you were going To stick it out here and try To put the past behind you. Nico: There are too many Reminders here. I want a Clean slate. What’s done is done and I’m tired of Blame and […]...
7. Перевод слова phone Phone – телефон, звонить по телефону Перевод слова Phone booth – телефонная будка to leave the phone off the hook – не повесить телефонную трубку to call smb. to the phone – пригласить кого-л. к телефону to speak on the phone – говорить по телефону Can you get the Phone? Можешь принести телефон? I’ll Phone […]...
8. Using a Computer Keyboard Leslie: This Keyboard is so hard to use. I can’t find where anything is! Dave: It’s a standard QWERTY keyboard. The Layout may be a little different, with the Function keys on the right-hand side instead of on the top, but you’ll get used to it in no time. Leslie: That’s what you think. I […]...
9. A Problem with a Restaurant Check I waved my hand To get the waiter’s attention. Waiter: Yes? Leslie: The Check, please. Waiter: Would you like any Dessert, or some tea or coffee? Leslie: No, just the check. Thanks. Waiter: Here you are. I’ll Ring that up for you when you’re ready. Leslie: Thank you. Oh, there seems to be a Mistake […]...
10. Using a Self-Checkout Machine Claudia: We’re done, right? Let’s get in this Cashier line. Raul: No need. This store has Self-checkout machines. Claudia: I don’t know. I think it would be easier going through a cashier line. Raul: Using the self-checkout will be much quicker. Let me show you. All you have to do is Scan the Barcodes on […]...
11. A Jealous Girlfriend Sarya: Hey Dom, I haven’t seen you in so long. Where have you been? Dominick: Oh, I’ve been busy. Sarya: I’ve missed Hanging out together. How’s Leslie? Dominick: She’s okay, but things haven’t been that great between us. Sarya: I’m really sorry to hear that. What’s up? Dominick: Leslie is great, but she’s so Jealous […]...
12. Playing Fair in Business Marcel: Hey, why do you have the file for the Donovan Account on your desk? I thought that was Evan’s account. Amanda: It is, but I’m about To snatch it from him. He Won’t know what hit him. Marcel: You’re stealing his account? If you do that, you’d better Watch your back. Amanda: You’ve got […]...
13. Dealing With the Paparazzi Fredo: I feel like a Prisoner in my own home! I can’t step outside without the Paparazzi snapping pictures of me. They Stake out my house 24 hours a day. Amanda: I suppose that’s The price of fame. You do have the most popular podcast in the world. Fredo: But they’re such a Pain in […]...
14. Two ears burned A guy burned two ears… so they were asking him at the hospital how it happened. He said, “I was ironing my clothing and the phone rang… so instead of the phone I picked up the iron and burned my ear…” “But how the heck did you burn the other ear?” The doctor asked. “How […]...
15. Using a Self-Checkout Machine Claudia: We’re done, right? Let’s get in this Cashier line. Raul: No need. This store has Self-checkout machines. Claudia: I don’t know. I think it would be easier going through a cashier line. Raul: Using the self-checkout will be much quicker. Let me show you. All you have to do is Scan the Barcodes on […]...
16. Phone joke II One night when you have a few friends around, take turns calling the same phone number, a really obnoxious acquaintance that won’t recognize your voices is always a good choice. When the person answers, try to leave a message for John Smith (or any name that sounds real). Insist that you have the right number […]...
17. A blonde with two red ears went to her doctor A blonde with two red ears went to her doctor. The doctor asked her what had happened to her ears and she answered, “I was ironing a shirt and the phone rang – but instead of picking up the phone I accidentally picked up the iron and stuck it to my ear.” “Oh Dear!” the […]...
18. Waiting for a Man or Woman to Call Lyla: Okay, here’s a Hypothetical. You ask a girl for her Number, but wait two weeks to call her. What gives? George: Well, that Depends. Why? Lyla: Well, I met this guy two weeks ago at a party. We spent the entire evening talking and I thought we really Hit it off. We had a […]...
19. George Costanza’s Tips for Working Hard IV Voice Mail. Never answer your phone if you have voice mail. People don’t call you just because they want to give you something for nothing – they call because they want YOU to do work for THEM. That’s no way to live. Screen all your calls through voice mail. If somebody leaves a voice mail […]...
20. Using the Telephone Charles: I don’t know how long this Power outage is going to last. Do you think we should call Elizabeth to tell her we’ll be late for dinner? Jane: That’s a good idea. Do you know her Phone number offhand? Charles: No, I don’t, and I can’t look it up in my Address book or […]...
21. Перевод идиомы about to (do something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: about to (do something) Перевод: быть готовым сделать что-либо; что-либо, что вот-вот будет сделано Пример: I was about to leave my house when the phone rang. Я уже почти вышел из дома, когда зазвонил телефон....
22. Very fair payment An elderly and somewhat hard-of-hearing man was sitting in a stylish downtown attorney’s office as his lawyer handed him his will. “Your estate is very complex,” said the lawyer, “but I’ve made sure that all of your wishes will be executed. Due to the complexity, my fee is $4500.” Just then, the phone rang and […]...
23. The copy machine handout In most offices, the photocopier is out of order every now and then. One copy repairman had answered question after question for the employees. Finally one day, he just smiled and handed them this sheet. The copier is out of order! Yes, we have called the service man. Yes, he will be in today. No, […]...
24. Buy machine factory An American manufacturer is showing his machine factory to a potential customer from Albania. At noon, when the lunch whistle blows, two thousand men and women immediately stop work and leave the building. “Your workers, they’re escaping!” cries the visitor. “You’ve got to stop them.” “Don’t worry, they’ll be back,” says the American. And indeed, […]...
25. Text Messaging I was supposed to meet Jenny at the library, but I was late. Jenny Texted me: “I M @ lib wher r u?” I’m not very good at texting so I used a Template to say I was going to be late. When I arrived at the library, Jenny laughed at me because she knew […]...
26. Перевод слова message Message – сообщение, письмо; идея Перевод слова Clear message – ясное сообщение coded message – закодированное сообщение a book without a message – несерьезная книга Did you get my Message? Вам передали то, что я просил? I will bear your Message. Я передам вашу информацию. I texted a Message to her. Я написала ей сообщение. […]...
27. Health Insurance Plans At my company, I have a choice of health insurance plans. We can pick between HMOs and PPOs, and I have been with the same Managed health plan for the past few years. It’s the plan that has the lowest Co-pays and the best Coverage, and the network of doctors is fairly large. The Drug […]...
28. Working With The FBI The phone rings at FBI headquarters. “Hello?” “Hello, is this the FBI?” “Yes. What do you want?” “I’m calling to report my neighbor Adrian Thibodeaux! He is hiding marijuana inside his firewood.” “Thank you very much for the call, sir.” The next day, the FBI agents descend on Thibodeaux’s house. They search the shed where […]...
29. Значение идиомы put on airs [put on airs] {v. phr.} To show conceit; act in a superior orcondescending manner. The fact that her parents own a villa inCapri is no reason for Amanda to keep putting on airs....
30. Значение идиомы call up [call up] {v.} 1. To make someone think of; bring to mind; remind. The picture of the Capitol called up memories of our class trip. 2. To tell to come. The district attorney called up three witnesses. 3. To bring together for a purpose; bring into action. Jim called up all his strength, pushed past […]...
31. Borrow a sewing machine? Sacramento Public Library to start loaning more than books Sacramento Public Library patrons will soon be able to check out a variety of tools, technology and home appliances through a “Library of Things” program. Have you ever had the urge to play around with a music synthesizer or take a GoPro camera on an adventure, but didn’t want to own one? It may soon […]...
32. Машина времени/ Time Machine На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Time Machine Машина времени As a child I often dreamt of travelling in time to see how people lived centuries ago and how they will live in the future. There are many films and cartoons about time machines and I wouldn’t mind having one myself. Generally speaking, it’s […]...
33. Как вести телефонный разговор Как представиться по телефону Hello. This is Jane. Алло. Это Джейн. Could I speak to Alice, please? Мог бы я поговорить с Элис? Если на другом конце телефона находится Элис, она ответит “Speaking.” , либо “This is Alice.” . В американском английском также можно сказать “This is she / he.“. Как спросить, кто находится на […]...
34. Английские слова и словосочетания на тему телефонного разговора Phone / telephone – телефон; звонить по телефону Telephone booth / telephone box – телефонная будка Pay phone / call box – телефон-автомат, общественный телефон Switchboard – коммутатор Receiver – телефонная трубка Pager – пейджер Cellular phone / cell phone – сотовый телефон Mobile phone – мобильный телефон Cordless phone – беспроводной телефон Answering machine […]...
35. Разговор по телефону на английском языке Основные фразы на английском языке, которые часто употребляются в телефонном разговоре. This is… С Вами говорит… I have to give a phone call. Мне нужно позвонить. Please, may I use your phone? Я могу воспользоваться Вашим телефоном? Please, may I use your telephone directory? Можно воспользоваться Вашим телефонным справочником? Hello, may I speak to Mr. […]...
36. Значение идиомы leave behind [leave behind] {v. phr.} 1. Abandon. Refugees on the run mustsometimes leave old and sick people behind. 2. To forget; go awaywithout. We had reached our car when we noticed that we had leftour keys behind....
37. Значение идиомы call on [call on] or [call upon] {v.} 1. To make a call upon; visit. Mr. Brown called on an old friend while he was in the city. 2. To ask for help. He called on a friend to give him money for the bus fare to his home....
38. Following a High-Profile Court Case Danny: Have you been following the Schirru case? Carol: Yeah, I have. I think he’s Guilty. Danny: You’re kidding, right? He’s Innocent and this is a Show trial. The District attorney is conducting a Witch-hunt for his own Political Ambitions. Carol: No, he’s not. It is a High-profile case, but that’s only because he wants […]...
39. Telephoning. Разговор по телефону, как вести телефонный разговор Как ответить на телефонный звонок Hello? Алло? Thank you for calling the Smiths Auto Shop. Mary speaking. How can I help you? Спасибо за звонок в авто магазин Смитов. Мэри слушает. Чем могу вам помочь? Doctor’s office. Кабинет врача. Как представиться по телефону Hey Michael. It’s Lisa calling. Привет Майкл. Это Лиза. Hello, this is […]...
40. A Visit to the Doctor Going to the doctor is never Particularly pleasant for me. But I couldn’t Put it off Any longer. It was time for my Annual physical, and there was no Getting around it. So I picked up the phone and called for an appointment. “I’d like to see Dr. Shimoya next week, please, if that’s possible,” […]...