Don't get in a strop —I'm only a few minutes late.

别生气—我不过晚了几分钟。

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Yes, sorry. I know we're a few minutes late.

是的，很抱歉，我知道我们比规定的退房时间晚了几分钟。

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Please wait for me even if I'm a few minutes late.

要是我迟到几分钟请等我。

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I do try to start a few minutes late, but I also have to finish a few minutes early so you can go to your next class.

我已经推迟上课好几分钟了,我还得提前下课,好让你们能赶上下一节课

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