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1．切忌主客不分或模糊。例子： Deciding to rescind the earlier estimate， our report was updated to include $40，000 for new equipment． 应改为 Deciding to rescind our earlier estimate， we have updated our report to include $40，

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[Verse 1] Looking for a way in It's a big step, when you fall in And every single touch says How you need it, can you feel me It comes on a whirlwind And it blows in, like a hurricane Till you wonder where you are And how you got so far [Chorus] I'll

ESL Podcast 236 – An On-Site Estimate

I work for a building contractor and I spend most of my workday giving on-site estimates. I mainly go to peoples homes, discuss the work they want done, inspect the site, and give them a quote. Robert: You want to expand your kitchen, is that right?

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