May i take a message Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈmeɪ/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɛsədʒ/, /ˈmɛsɪdʒ

MAY eye TAYK uh MES-ij

UK

mˈeɪ/ /ˈaɪ/ /tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /mˈɛsɪdʒ

MAY eye TAYK uh MES-ij

释义

A polite question you ask on the phone when the person someone wants is not available, offering to write down their message.

用法与细微差别

Very polite, formal expression, typically used by receptionists or office workers on the phone. Alternatives: 'Can I take a message?' (less formal); avoid using with friends, unless joking. Often followed by 'Who may I say is calling?' or 'Would you like to leave a message?'.

• Spanish: ¿Puedo tomar un mensaje? - ¿Le puedo tomar un recado?
• Portuguese (BR): Posso anotar um recado? - Gostaria de deixar um recado?
• Portuguese (PT): Posso tirar um recado? - Quer deixar uma mensagem?
• Chinese (Simplified): 我可以帮您留言吗？
• Chinese (Traditional): 我可以幫您留言嗎？
• Hindi: क्या मैं कोई संदेश ले सकता हूँ?
• Arabic: هل يمكنني أخذ رسالة؟
• Bengali: আমি কি একটি বার্তা নিতে পারি
• Russian: Могу я принять сообщение
• Japanese: ご伝言をお預かりしましょうか
• Vietnamese: Tôi có thể nhận lời nhắn không
• Korean: 메시지 받아 드릴까요
• Turkish: Bir mesaj iletebilir miyim
• Urdu: کیا میں پیغام لے لوں؟
• Indonesian: Bolehkah saya mencatat pesan

例句

May I take a message for Mr. Green?

basic

I'm sorry, Ms. Lee is not here. May I take a message?

basic

She can't come to the phone right now. May I take a message?

basic

He's in a meeting at the moment—may I take a message?

natural

If you'd like, I can take a message and have her call you back.

natural

Sorry, he's stepped out for a bit. May I take a message or have him call you back later?

natural