地道英语对话：Poor Upkeep(2)
时间：2019-01-20 作者：英语课 分类：地道英语对话-租房
A: We would like you to stop by again so we can show you some more problems that have come up with our apartment.
B: I am kind of busy right now, but maybe later next week I could stop by.
A: We sent you an e-mail the first week we moved in; it listed the problems we found.
B: What problems did you find?
A: The roof leaks when it rains, there is mold 1 on the bedroom walls, and the dishwasher doesn’t work.
B: I don’t really consider any of that to be my responsibility. You can fix those things yourself.
A: Maintaining 2 basic health and safety standards is your responsibility.
B: I am maintaining the building. You are way too picky!
A: Unfortunately, you won’t be getting a rent check unless these problems are fixed 3 by Friday.
B: You wouldn’t dare do that!
- Too often we try to mold our children into something they do not wish to be.我们常常试图把孩子塑造成他们自己不想成为的样子。
- Try to compact the sand into the mold.设法把这沙土堆积到模子里。
- We all have an interest in maintaining the integrity of the ecosystem. 维持生态系统的完整是我们共同的利益。
- It's endless work maintaining the house in good repair. 要让房屋保持得很好是件干不完的活。