带你去旅行之亲子篇(63)Flight Delays.航班延误。
Delay延误
Flight schedule航班时刻表
Scheduled time预定时间
Actual time实际时间
Departure time起飞时间
Foggy有雾的
Congested交通拥挤的
航班延误险就是指投保人(旅客)根据航班延误险合约规定,向保险人(保险公司)支付保险费,当合约约定航班延误情况发生时,保险人(保险公司)依约给付保险金的商业保险行为。
航班延误是个让人不快的事情,如果真的发生了,你要这样问:
When will we take off?我们什么时候才能起飞?
What causes the delay?飞机为什么会误点?
How long will the flight be put off?航班会延误多长时间?
你也要听得懂这些提示:
You should check the flight schedule.你应该查查航班时刻表。
We will take off in 30 minutes.我们将于30分钟后起飞。
The flight has been delayed because of the heavy rain, and the new departure time is 14:00.因为大雨,航班延误了,起飞时间改为下午两点。
It’s because of some mechanical reasons.因为设备发生故障。
The new take-off time will be announced at any time; you can find it on the board.新的起飞时间会随时公布,您可以在荧幕上看到。
A: Excuse me, we are supposed to take off at 9 : 00, but it's already 10:00 now.
B: Sorry, your flight has been delayed.
A: What causes the delay?
B: Due to the poor visibility, we can't take off in such heavy fogs.
A: So we have to wait and wait until the fog lifts?
B: I am afraid so. You can pay attention to the airport announcement.
A: How long will we wait?
B: I am not sure. Maybe half an hour, maybe later this afternoon.
A: So I have no choice but to cancel today's appointment.
B: Sorry for the inconvenience.