19. I couldn't keep the appointment because..．我不能赴约，因为……
对话示例
— What's up, Harry?
— I am so sorry, Henry. I couldn't keep the appointment because I've caught a bad cold today and have a fever. I went to see the doctor, and he said I'd better have a good rest.
— That's all right. You have a good rest at home. We can make an appointment next time.
— Okay. I'll contact you when I'm well.
— 怎么了，哈利？
— 真的不好意思，亨利。我不能赴约了，因为我得了重感冒并且发烧了。我已经去看过医生了，医生说我最好在家好好休息。
— 没关系。你在家里好好休息。我们可以下次再约。
— 好的。等我病好后，我会立刻联系你。
句型分析
I couldn't keep the appointment because..．这个句型中的keep the appointment是“赴约”的意思，这里是要讲述不能赴约的原因，其后跟句子。
句子示例
• I couldn't keep the appointment because my shower facility is dribbled all the time．我不能赴约了，因为我家的淋浴设备一直漏水。
• I couldn't keep the appointment because my parents came to see me．我不能赴约了，因为我的父母来看我了。
• I couldn't keep the appointment because my manager asked me to work overtime tonight.我不能赴约了，因为我的经理要求我今天晚上加班。
重点单词
facility [fəˈsɪlətɪ] n．设备
dribble [ˈdrɪbl] v. （液体）滴下；细流
