Inconvenience
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定义
an inconvenience: 麻烦、不便
I don't want to cause you any inconvenience. 我不想给你带来任何不便。
to inconvenience: 打扰、麻烦
Am I inconveniencing you? 你有空吗？
inconvenient: 不便的、麻烦的
If it's not too inconvenient, could we postpone the meeting one hour? 如果不会给您造成不便的话，我们可以把会议推迟一个小时吗？
示例
- "It is important that you never tell them that they are wrong, but apologize for their inconvenience and assure them that you will do everything in your power to accommodate them."
- "But seriously, I hope Bruno wasn't too inconvenienced."
- "Edward : Just send the package back and we will ship out a replacement immediately, along with a complimentary bottle of TigerLily to show that we are truly sorry about any inconvenience caused."
- "Again, please accept my sincerest apologies for this inconvenience."
- "Sorry for the inconvenience."
练习 1
The following phrases used in the dialogue could be expressed differently. Choose the appropriate alternative!
"I'm sure we can sort this out" --> I'm sure we can .
"Sorry about any inconvenience caused" --> .
"I'm sure we can sort this out" --> I'm sure we can .
"Sorry about any inconvenience caused" --> .
The following phrases used in the dialogue could be expressed differently. Choose the appropriate alternative!
"I'm sure we can sort this out" --> I'm sure we can resolve this problem 1.
"Sorry about any inconvenience caused" --> Sorry to have caused you trouble 2.
"I'm sure we can sort this out" --> I'm sure we can resolve this problem 1.
"Sorry about any inconvenience caused" --> Sorry to have caused you trouble 2.
1 resolve this problem: This is the right answer here. "To sort out" is a phrasal verb meaning to resolve a problem or find a solution to a problem. It can also mean to organise or to put things into order. For example: "There were 5849 emails in my inbox when I came back from holiday. It took me three days to sort them out!"
1 send you another product: This is not the correct answer. "To send" does not mean "to sort out". Edward talks about sending Mrs Blunt more perfume, but "to send" does not share a similar meaning with "to sort out".
1 give you back your money: This is not the correct answer. To "give back" means to "return". It does not share a similar meaning with "to sort something out".
2 Sorry to have caused you trouble : This is the best choice. When we cause someone inconvenience, we trouble, annoy, or bother them. This is a useful expression in a business context, especially if you deal with customers! Example: "We have now fixed this technical problem, and would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused".
2 Sorry for making you uncomfortable: This is not the correct answer. To be uncomfortable means that you are not at ease in a situation physically or mentally.
2 Sorry for the quality of our products: This is not the correct answer. Edward is not apologising for the products.
练习 2
"We apologize for any inconvenience"
Which of the following sentences uses the term "inconvenience" (in its different forms) correctly?
There may be more than one correct answer!
Which of the following sentences uses the term "inconvenience" (in its different forms) correctly?
There may be more than one correct answer!
"We apologize for any inconvenience"
Which of the following sentences uses the term "inconvenience" (in its different forms) correctly?
There may be more than one correct answer!
Which of the following sentences uses the term "inconvenience" (in its different forms) correctly?
There may be more than one correct answer!
This sentence uses the term "inconvenience" incorrectly. If you are "inconvenienced", something causes you minor trouble or makes your life more difficult. Example: He inconvenienced everyone on the trip by phoning his girlfriend every five minutes. A childhood without money is too serious to be described as being "inconvenienced". Terms like "impoverished", "poor" or "disadvantaged" would be better here.
This sentence uses the term "inconvenience" incorrectly. If something is "inconvenient" it might cause you trouble, but ultimately has a small impact on your life. This is not the case with children watching violent films, which can cause serious psychological damage. This sentence would be better written: violent films are "unsuitable" or "inappropriate" for children.
This sentence uses the term "inconvenience" correctly. An event may be "inconvenient" if it occurs at a time that does not suit your needs, or is just at a bad moment. Example: 7.30am on a Monday morning was a very inconvenient time for a visit from the plumber.
This sentence uses the term "inconvenience" correctly. An "inconvenient" (place, location) is difficult to access and requires additional effort to reach. Example: Why did they choose to get married in China? It's so inconvenient to travel there!
练习 3
Complete the blanks with terms used in the text. Use the hints to help you!
I am very timid at work, so I drink alcohol to (prevail over, conquer) my shyness.
The need to buy alcohol at the store before I go work is a real (annoyance, trouble, problem).
The irony is, I work for a charity that helps people with drinking problems, but I (deviate, depart) from my original point: I need a drink.
I am very timid at work, so I drink alcohol to (prevail over, conquer) my shyness.
The need to buy alcohol at the store before I go work is a real (annoyance, trouble, problem).
The irony is, I work for a charity that helps people with drinking problems, but I (deviate, depart) from my original point: I need a drink.
Complete the blanks with terms used in the text. Use the hints to help you!
I am very timid at work, so I drink alcohol to overcome 1 (prevail over, conquer) my shyness.
The need to buy alcohol at the store before I go work is a real inconvenience 2 (annoyance, trouble, problem).
The irony is, I work for a charity that helps people with drinking problems, but I digress 3 (deviate, depart) from my original point: I need a drink.
I am very timid at work, so I drink alcohol to overcome 1 (prevail over, conquer) my shyness.
The need to buy alcohol at the store before I go work is a real inconvenience 2 (annoyance, trouble, problem).
The irony is, I work for a charity that helps people with drinking problems, but I digress 3 (deviate, depart) from my original point: I need a drink.
1 overcome: "To overcome" is to conquer or triumph over. It is possible to overcome a problem, a fear, an opponent or a handicap. Example: In order to become a pilot, I had to OVERCOME my fear of flying. In the dialogue, Trey writes, "it takes approximately 6 favorable impressions to overcome 1 unfavorable impression". This means that it takes 6 good customer experiences to "defeat" or triumph over (and forget) 1 bad experience.
2 inconvenience: An "inconvenience" is a trouble, difficulty or annoyance. Example: Lack of cinemas is one of the INCONVENIENCES of living in the county. In the guide, Trey talks about apologizing for customers' inconvenience. This is a very common use of the term: we often say phrases such as, "sorry for the INCONVENIENCE" or "please accept our apologies for any INCONVENIENCE".
3 digress: "To digress" is to deviate from the principal subject of an article, conversation or meeting. Example: It was an interesting presentation, but the speaker kept DIGRESSING to talk about his holiday in Greece. In the guide, Trey writes, "If there were no business, well then, I'd probably still be cooking soup for old people at the senior center, but I digress." He says "I digress" to acknowledge that he is moving away from the main topic of the article.
练习 4
"We apologize for any inconvenience"
Which of the following sentences uses the term "inconvenience" (in its different forms) correctly?
There may be more than one correct answer!
Which of the following sentences uses the term "inconvenience" (in its different forms) correctly?
There may be more than one correct answer!
"We apologize for any inconvenience"
Which of the following sentences uses the term "inconvenience" (in its different forms) correctly?
There may be more than one correct answer!
Which of the following sentences uses the term "inconvenience" (in its different forms) correctly?
There may be more than one correct answer!
This sentence uses the term "inconvenience" incorrectly. If you are "inconvenienced", something causes you minor trouble or makes your life more difficult. Example: He inconvenienced everyone on the trip by phoning his girlfriend every five minutes. A childhood without money is too serious to be described as being "inconvenienced". Terms like "impoverished", "poor" or "disadvantaged" would be better here.
This sentence uses the term "inconvenience" incorrectly. If something is "inconvenient" it might cause you trouble, but ultimately has a small impact on your life. This is not the case with children watching violent films, which can cause serious psychological damage. This sentence would be better written: violent films are "unsuitable" or "inappropriate" for children.
This sentence uses the term "inconvenience" correctly. An "inconvenient" (place, location) is difficult to access and requires additional effort to reach. Example: Why did they choose to get married in China? It's so inconvenient to travel there!
This sentence uses the term "inconvenience" correctly. An event may be "inconvenient" if it occurs at a time that does not suit your needs, or is just at a bad moment. Example: 7.30am on a Monday morning was a very inconvenient time for a visit from the plumber.
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