Meaning
Today's Sentences
- How soon can you get here?
- How soon can she get on a flight?
- How soon can they take the photo?
- How soon can he come into the office?
- How soon can we expect any positive changes?
01
How soon can you get here?
Situation 1
I just got into an accident.
Are you alright?
Yes, I’m okay.
How soon can you get here?
你多久可以到這裡？
I’ll leave right now.
Don’t move or go anywhere until I get there.
在我到達之前，不要移動或離開。
Situation 2
It’s really pouring outside!
The weather is horrible today.
Do you need a ride?
你需要搭便車嗎？
How soon can you get here?
If I leave now, I can be there in 20 minutes.
02
How soon can she get on a flight?
Situation 1
Grandma isn’t doing too well.
Oh no. Is it bad?
Yes, how soon can you get on a flight?
I’ll try to book one as soon as I can.
Situation 2
I miss you so much.
Me too.
I’m planning to visit some times next month.
我打算下個月找個時間去拜訪。
How soon can you get on a flight?
I want to visit earlier but I’m busy with work for a few weeks.
03
How soon can they take the photo?
Situation 1
The photographers are on standby.
How soon can they take the photo?
The celebrities are just finishing the event.
They’ll be out soon.
他們很快就會出來。
Call me as soon as you get an update.
Situation 2
We need passport photos for our baby.
Sure.
We can help you with that.
我們可以幫助您。
How soon can they take the photo?
We’ll get everything set up and take the photo within minutes.
04
How soon can he come into the office?
Situation 1
Did Andrew leave for the meeting?
Yes he just left.
I can call him for you?
我可以幫你叫他嗎？
If you call him now, how soon can he come into the office?
He shouldn’t be too far.
Situation 2
Is Devon here yet?
No, he called and said he would be late.
I need him to sign something.
How soon can he come into the office?
他最快什麼時候可以來辦公室？
I’ll call him and see what I can do.
05
How soon can we expect any positive changes?
Situation 1
You’ve got high LDL levels.
What can I do?
我可以做什麼？
Exercise that raises your hear rate and a healthier diet would help.
How soon can we expect any positive changes?
Situation 2
We need to make regulations to overfishing and ocean pollution.
How soon can we expect any positive changes?
Even if we put these regulations in place, it could take years.
Our oceans are in serious trouble.
