I,m Sorry
to hear that(我很遺憾聽到這個消息)
Inmate:My wife has just lost her
job and does not have enough money for my son's schooling fees.
收容人:我太太剛剛失業,兒子的學費不夠。
Sir:I'm sorry to hear this! Is
there any way I can help?
主管:我很遺憾聽到這個消息,有什麼是我能幫忙的嗎?
Inmate:Is it possible to send her
money from my prison wages?
收容人:有可能讓我將勞作金寄給她嗎?
Sir:As you know, this money is
held for you to help you upon release.
主管:你知道的,作業金是留待你將來出監所用的。
Inmate:I know, but right now I
need to help my wife.
收容人:我知道,但現在我得幫我老婆啊。
Sir:Since this is a special case,
I'll allow you to send money to your wife.
主管:因為這是特例,我允許你寄錢給你太太。
Inmate:Thank you! This will really
help my wife.
收容人:謝謝你,這樣將能真正幫助我老婆了。
Sir:So, write a report stating
that you want to send money home to your wife and state the
amount that you want the money order to be made out to.
主管:那麼,你現在就寫份申請寄錢回家的報告,並註明購買匯票的金額。
Inmate:Yes, sir.
收容人:是的,主管。
本文出自本所「監獄實用英文」教材
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