"a rain check" in Chinese (Simplified)
改天(再约)延期
Definition
这个表达用来礼貌地拒绝邀请,并表示希望改天再做这件事。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
主要见于美式英语,属于非正式表达,常用于朋友、同事之间婉拒邀约,暗示未来有意再约。正式场合不合适。
Examples
Can I take a rain check on lunch today?
今天午餐我可以**改天再约**吗?
Sorry, I have to take a rain check this time.
对不起,这次我得**延期**了。
He said he'll take a rain check on the meeting.
他说他要对会议**改天再约**。
Thanks for inviting me, but I'll have to take a rain check—too much work tonight!
谢谢邀请,但我今天晚上工作太多,只能**改天再约**!
Mind if I take a rain check on that movie?
介意我**改天再看电影**吗?
Let’s take a rain check and meet next week instead.
我们还是**改天下周再见面**吧。