I decided to call my boss for leave, but laughing was the only thing I could do on the phone.

我决定向老板请假，但在电话里我只能不停地笑。

youdao

Maybe it's that report to your boss, a new sales call, or that phone call to apologize to a friend.

也许那就是给你老板的报告、一个新客户的电话，或者打给朋友的道歉电话。

youdao

Also, if you're on a roll, don't answer the phone every time it rings, unless it's your boss.

此外如果你非常忙的话，不要电话铃一响就接，除非是老板打来的。

youdao

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