I prefer wine to sweets. 我是個酒鬼.

I prefer savory to sweet. 我更愛吃辣的

I have led a dog's life. 我過著悲慘的生活

I have had a miserable life.

I've had a terrible life.

I have good/poor eyesight. 視力好/差

（我的視力不好.）

This is Dennis Smith.

我是丹尼斯史密斯.

This is Dennis Smith speaking.

Hello, John? *常用於熟人之間

Is this Mr. Dennis Smith?

請問是丹尼斯史密斯先生嗎？

Is this the finance department?

請問是財務科嗎？

Is this Dr. Jim Baker's office?

請問是吉姆貝克醫生的辦公室嗎？

Do you mind if I use your phone?

我能借用一下你的電話嗎？

No, please go ahead. 不介意，請用吧

May I speak to Mr. Sato?我想找所騰先生.

May I speak with Mr. Sato?

I'd like to speak to Mr. Sato, please.

Is Mr. Sato there, please?

Mr. Sato, please. *這是最簡單的說法。

Is Mark there? 馬克在嗎? *熟人間用

I'm sorry for calling you this late.

真對不起這麼晚了給您打電話.

I hope I'm not disturbing you. 打擾

（我希望我沒打擾到您.）

I hope I'm not keeping you.

I hope I didn't wake you up.

但願/希望沒吵醒您.