Natural English Phrases for Saying You Need More Time
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Welcome to Cindy English, a quiet place to practice real listening and speaking.
欢迎来到Cindy英语，一个练习真实听力和口语的安静空间。
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We are practicing how to ask for more time, explain the reason briefly, and keep the conversation respectful.
我们将练习如何请求更多时间、简要说明原因，并保持对话的礼貌。
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This helps when you may know how to say wait, but not how to make it sound natural and polite.
这在你可能知道怎么说“等一下”，但不知道如何让它听起来自然且礼貌时很有帮助。
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The goal is to make useful English feel available, steady, and connected to real life.
目标是让实用的英语变得触手可及、稳定，并与现实生活相连。
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It helps learners build confidence, answer faster, and stop freezing when they speak.
它能帮助学习者建立自信，回答得更快，并停止在说话时卡壳。
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