商務口語:國際電話口語

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(O=Operator, C=Chinese)
    O: Is this the Silver Star Trading Company?
    C: Yes, it is.
    O: This is the overseas telephone operator in the United States. We have a call for Mr. John Wang in the International Finance Department from a Mr. Robert of ABC Company in New York.
    C: From whom, did you say?
    O: From a Mr. Robert of ABC Company in New York.
    C: Thank you. Just hold the line, please.
    Several seconds later……
    C: Hello. I'm sorry but Mr. John Wang is in a conference right now.
    O: Oh, is that right? When will he be free?
    C: Well, he'll be free around four o'clock.
    O: I see. Just a minute, please.
    Several seconds later……
    O: Hello. How about Mr. Peter Chen, then?
    C: Yes, he's here. One moment, please.
    Pause
    Peter Chen: Hello. This is Peter Chen speaking.
    O: Oh, Mr. Chen? Will you hold the line, Please?
    Pause
    O: Thank you for waiting. Mr. Robert is on the line. Go ahead, please.
    Peter Chen: Thank you.