信息台: Hello, this is St. Vincent`s hospital. Miss Tracy speaking. May I help you?
你好。这里是圣文森医院。我是特雷西小姐。请问有什么需要帮忙的?
埃里克: Can I make an appointment with Dr. Smith?
信息台: We have many Dr. Smith here. Which department is he in?
我们这儿有很多叫史密斯的医生。你要找的是哪个科室的?
埃里克: Oh! I`ve almost forgotten it-just that Dr. Perterson in the Medical Department.
信息台: That Dr. Smith- I`m really sorry, he has a full calendar today. Will it be ok for you to come tomorrow?
内科的彼得森医生--很抱歉。他今天的日程安排得很满。你明天来可以吗?
埃里克: In fact, I`d like to make the appointment for another patient. I think it might be something serious.
其实。我是替别人预约的。我想他的情况可能有点儿严重。
信息台: Oh- Excuse me, just a moment, please. (After a while) You are very lucky! Dr. Peterson`s appointment on 3:00 this afternoon has just been canceled. Will that be convenient for the patient?
哦。对不起。请稍等一下。(过了一会儿 )你很幸运。彼得森医生今天下午3点的一个预约刚被取消。这个时间方便吗?
埃里克: Yes. It sounds good.
信息台: May I have the name of that patient?
埃里克: He is an international student of Columbia University. His Chinese name is Li Tao, L-i, T-a-o.
信息台: Okay, it`s all set. See you then.