會議撞期喬一喬(上) Scheduling Conflict

We can’t afford to lose Mr. Johnson. He's a very important client of ours.
我們萬萬不能失去強森先生。他可是我們非常重要的客戶。

The lawyer is trying his best to prove that his client is clear of any charges.
這名律師正盡力證明他的委託人是無罪的。

I'd like to reserve a room for three nights.
我要訂房住三晚。

You should keep some money in reserve for a rainy day.
你應儲備一些錢以備不時之需。

This area is a wildlife reserve and hunting is strictly prohibited.
這裡是野生動物保護區，嚴禁打獵。

I already made an appointment with my doctor for seven this evening.
我已經和醫師約好今晚 7 點看診。
 

David was thrilled about receiving an appointment as assistant professor at Cambridge.
大衛很興奮能獲聘到劍橋大學擔任助理教授一職。

No one was pleased with Beth’s appointment as group leader.
沒有人對貝絲獲任命為小組領導人一事感到高興。

Inconsiderate smoking can cause offense to the majority of people who do not smoke.
不為他人著想地吸菸會對多數不吸菸的人造成冒犯。

It's very considerate of you to lend me a hand in this time of trouble.
你真體貼，在這困難的時候對我伸出援手。

The cake was split into two parts.
這塊蛋糕被切成兩塊。

My girlfriend split up with me because she thought I didn’t really love her.
我女友和我分手了，因為她覺得我並沒有真心愛她。

The sharp edges of the packaging created a large split in the plastic bag.
這個包裝的邊邊尖銳，把塑膠袋劃破了好大一個裂口。

The issue of nuclear power has caused a split in the government.
核能議題在政府內部造成意見分歧。

Let me have a banana split.
給我一份香蕉聖代。

Dad decided to partition the living room into two bedrooms.
父親決定要將客廳分割成兩間臥房。