Interviewer:
Hello, this is Sunlin, may I speak to Mrs. Smith?
你好,我是孙林,我可以和史密斯女士讲话吗?
Applicant:
Yes, this is Mrs Smith. Mr. Sun, have you received our letter?
我就是史密斯。孙先生,你收到我们给你的信了吗?
Interviewer:
Yes, Mrs Smith. I am just calling to thank you for your offer. But I am sorry to tell you I have accepted another position.
我收到了,我打电话就是感谢贵公司的录用,不过非常遗憾地告诉你,我已经接受了另一个职位。
Applicant:
May I ask why?
我可以问为什么吗?
Interviewer:
I really think that position suits my educational background better. What`s more, that company will supply me with an apartment, you know I haven`t my own house and I have to rent.
我觉得那个职位非常符合我的教育背景,而且那个公司会为我提供一套住房,我没有自己的房子,必须租房子住。
Applicant:
I see.
我明白。