Meaning
用途：
- 表達歉意：當你因為某件事情而感到抱歉或遺憾時，可以使用這個片語。
- 禮貌地拒絕：如果你需要拒絕別人的請求，可以用這個片語來顯得更有禮貌，例如「I'm sorry to say no, but…」。
- 傳達壞消息：在告知對方壞消息時，使用「I'm sorry to」可以減少衝擊，例如「I'm sorry to hear about your loss」。
這個表達方式在日常交流中十分常見，可以幫助你更有禮貌地傳達信息，並展現出對他人的尊重和關心。
Today's Sentences
- I’m sorry to call you so late.
- I’m sorry to bother you with my problems.
- I’m sorry to waste your time.
- I’m sorry to end this relationship.
- I’m sorry to interrupt you.
01
I’m sorry to call you so late.
Situation 1
I’m sorry to call you so late.
That’s ok.
What’s up?
怎麼了？
Your patient has gone into a coma.
I’ll be in right away.
Situation 2
Hello?
I’m sorry to call you so late.
Is everything ok?
I think you need to come home,
dad’s in the hospital.
爸爸住院了。
02
I’m sorry to bother you with my problems.
Situation 1
It seems like something is wrong.
I’m sorry, but can we meet next time?
Is your dog ok?
The vet advised that I need to put my dog down.
Situation 2
You seem distracted.
Is the movie boring?
這部電影很無聊嗎？
No, I had an argument with my friends.
Not at all.
We can talk about it if you want?
如果你想要的話，我們可以聊聊這個話題。
It’s always two against me.
Complaining that I’m too good for them.
抱怨我對他們來說太好了。
03
I’m sorry to waste your time.
Situation 1
Are you still interested in looking at our show homes?
No, I’m sorry to waste your time.
Don’t worry about it.
You should look around until you find something that fits your lifestyle.
您應該四處看看，直到找到適合您生活方式的東西。
Thank you for understanding.
Situation 2
We have some new car models coming in this week.
We already signed an auto contract, I’m sorry to waste your time.
Did you?
I’m glad you found something you liked.
我很高興你找到了你喜歡的東西。
Thank you for helping us and giving us your advice.
04
I’m sorry to end this relationship.
Situation 1
I lied about being out with my friends last night.
Who were you with?
I was with Cameron.
Well, I’m sorry to have to end this relationship.
Situation 2
I’m sorry to end this relationship.
Are you breaking up with me?
Yes, I am. I can’t trust you anymore.
Give me another chance.
05
I’m sorry to interrupt you.
Situation 1
And so the next step in our merge with…
I’m sorry to interrupt you.
抱歉打擾您。
Do you have something to add?
Yes, all the data in your presentation is off.
Situation 2
I’m sorry to interrupt you.
Yes, it is rude to interrupt someone.
I just can’t listen to you criticize me anymore.
You’re too blunt for your own good.
