7. I know it might sound lame, but my alarm clock somehow didn't go off this morning.
我知道那可能听起来有点扯,但我的闹钟今天早上不晓得怎么搞的没有响。
8. Sorry, I was delayed by a last-minute meeting.
抱歉,我因为最后临时开会而耽搁了。
9. I forgot my wallet at home, so I went back for it. That's why I'm late.
我把钱包忘家里了,又回去拿了一趟。所以就迟到了。
10. I got stuck in traffic. I tried to call your cell phone, but it was busy.
我被堵死了,试着打你的手机,可是一直占线。
当然啦,还是希望这些话你不要常用,尽量作一个守时的人。