ESL Podcast 478 – Having Plumbing Problems
时间：2019-02-18 作者：英语课 分类：地道美语播客
Mickey: Hello, McQuillan Plumbing 1.
Colleen: Hi, I’m having a lot of plumbing problems. Can you send a plumber 2 out to my house right away?
Mickey: Yes, we can. But first, let’s find out what the problems are.
Colleen: Well, to start, my toilet won’t flush and it’s overflowing 3.
Mickey: An overflowing toilet – check. What else?
Colleen: The sink in the bathroom is stopped up and the pipes underneath 4 the sink are leaking.
Mickey: A stopped up sink and leaking pipes – check. What else?
Colleen: The garbage disposal in the kitchen is making funny noises and the water won’t drain.
Mickey: A busted 5 garbage disposal – check. Is that all?
Colleen: No, the faucet 6 in the shower is stuck and I can’t shut off the water.
Mickey: A stuck faucet – got it. What else?
Colleen: That’s it.
Mickey: You’ve got some really big problems there.
Colleen: Yes, I know. That’s what I’ve been trying to tell you. Can you send someone out right away?
Mickey: Sure, no problem. How about next Tuesday?
Colleen: Next Tuesday?! Didn’t you hear me? These are emergencies!
Mickey: Yes, but all of our plumbers 7 are booked up until next Tuesday. Should I put you down for a morning appointment?
Colleen: Forget it! By next Tuesday, I’ll be under 10 feet of water!
Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
- She spent her life plumbing the mysteries of the human psyche. 她毕生探索人类心灵的奥秘。
- They're going to have to put in new plumbing. 他们将需要安装新的水管。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- Have you asked the plumber to come and look at the leaking pipe?你叫管道工来检查漏水的管子了吗？
- The plumber screwed up the tap by means of a spanner.管子工用板手把龙头旋紧。
- Working underneath the car is always a messy job.在汽车底下工作是件脏活。
- She wore a coat with a dress underneath.她穿着一件大衣，里面套着一条连衣裙。
- The faucet has developed a drip.那个水龙头已经开始滴水了。
- She turned off the faucet and dried her hands.她关掉水龙头，把手擦干。