我去香港前想请你出来吃饭。

I’d like to invite you out to dinner before I leave for Hong Kong.

我受经理之托，来邀请您参加宴会。

Our manager sent me here banquet to invite you to banquet.

真的不用

That isn’t necessary at all.

我非常想尽地主之 宜。

I really want to play host.

那就恭敬不如从命 吧。

*If you insist. * In that case, we’ll be glad to go along.

如果可能，请偕夫人 一起来。

If possible please bring your wife with you.

好的。

OK.

既然在中国，我想带 你去吃中国菜。

* Now that you arc in China how about trying some Chinese dinner. *Would you like to have Chinese food for dinner? * I know a very good Chinese restaurant. How about eating there? * Id like to take you out for a typical Chinese dinner.

听起来不错。

That sounds good.

你听说过“满汉全 席”吗?

Have you ever heard China & Han Royal Dynasty Feast

听说过。我很感兴 趣。

Yes. I am really interested.

什么时候方便?

*When would it be convenient for you? * What would be a convenient time for you? * What would be a good time for you? * What time would be best for you?

今晚行吗?

* Could you go this evening? * Would this evening suit you?

7点行吗?

Shall we say 7 o’clock?

抱歉，今晚我另外有约。

* Sorry, I have another appointment. * Sorry, I have a prior a prior appointment. * It’s my pleasure to be with you, but I’m really busy tonight.

抱歉，今晚不行。

*I’m sorry but I can’t make it tonight. * I regret to say that I won’t be able to make it tonight. * To my regret, I can’t go along with you this evening.

明晚如何?

How about tomorrow evening?

好。我六点半去宾 馆接你们。

Fine, Ill pick you up at your hotel at 6:30 p.m.

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