Yes, I took part in.

有，我参加了。

Then, take this afternoon off.

那么，今天下午就休息一下吧。

Thanks for going. I figure we should get together more often.

谢谢你接受邀请。我们日后多见些面吧！

I want to. I haven't paid for your dinner for a long time.

我要做。我好久没帮你付吃饭的钱了。

Yes, I've been there a number of times.

我去过许多次了。

A downpour like this never lasts long here at this time of year.

这里每年这个时间象这样的大雨不会下得很久的。