【租住公寓】谈论改善公寓-Talking about Apartment Upgrades

A: I really like the apartment, but I was wondering if I could change some things.

B: What would you like to change?

A: I would like to have different carpet.

B: I would be willing¹ to put in a different color carpet if you pay the price difference.

A: How much more would it cost?

B: It would cost between 2 and 10 dollars more per square yard.

A: While I am at it, would it be possible to switch² paint colors?

B: I would be willing to look at a different color. You need to bring me a sample.

A: When can my apartment be painted and ready to go?

B: You can have the new carpet and paint by next Monday.

 

1 willing   

adj.愿意的，自愿的，乐意的，心甘情愿的

参考例句：

• We never lack food and clothing if we're willing to work.如果我们愿意工作,就不会缺吃少穿。
• He's quite willing to pay the price I ask.他很愿意照我的要价付钱。

2 switch   

n.开关，电闸，转换，软枝；vt.转变，切换，摆动，转换，使转轨；vi.转换，变换，摆动

参考例句：

• The switch on the wall was beyond the baby's reach.墙上的开关小孩子是够不到的。
• There's been a switch in our plans.我们的计划改变了。