卖房英语对话-Signing Contract With Realtor(2)
时间：2019-01-15 作者：英语课 分类：卖房英语情景对话
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A: My wife said to have a lawyer look at the contract 1.
B: That’s always a good idea.
A: Do you know how much a lawyer runs?
B: I’ve heard that they’re about $400 an hour.
A: Who can afford that?
B: A few years ago, $100 an hour was outrageous 2.
A: Can you help me find a cheaper lawyer?
B: I’m afraid I can’t help you with that.
A: The lawyer will start at $400, but where will it end?
B: Also, a good lawyer might not have time to see you immediately.
A: My wife’s going to kill me, but just show me where to sign.
B: Now you’re talking. The red stickers indicate where to sign and date.
n.合同，契约，婚约；v.使缩短，感染，订约
- The terms of the contract are acceptable to us.我们认为这个合同的条件可以接受。
- I'm under contract to teach here for one year.我按照聘约要在这里教一年书。
adj.无理的，令人不能容忍的
- Her outrageous behaviour at the party offended everyone.她在聚会上的无礼行为触怒了每一个人。
- Charges for local telephone calls are particularly outrageous.本地电话资费贵得出奇。