I had the appointment written on my calendar and was looking forward to the occasion.
我早已把这个约会写在我的日历上而且一直期待着这一时刻。
A radio message from the mainland had been received by the ship's captain instructing him to give up the search.
返航前,该船船长收到了大陆发来的电报,指示他们放弃这次搜寻。