Cancellation
kan-suh-LAY-shuhn /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/
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What it really means
An appointment that someone else has cancelled, which you might be able to take at short notice. Also: if you can't attend, always cancel your own appointment so someone else can use it.
Chinese explanation
别人取消的预约名额，你有可能临时补上。另外，如果你去不了，一定要提前取消自己的预约，把名额让给别人。
Example conversation
A: The next slot is in three weeks, but I can put you on the list for cancellations.
B: Yes please — I can come at short notice.
A：最早的号在三周后，不过我可以把你加入候补名单，有人取消就通知你。
B：好的麻烦了——我随时都能来。
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