地道英语对话：Security Deposit(5)

A: Yes, I'm John Smith. What can I do for you?
B: Hi, John. This is Terry Evans here. Do you want some good news?
A: Sure, let me have it.
B: The apartment owner likes you. He approved your rental¹ application.
A: Wow, that's fantastic! I don't know what to say.
B: Now you can't move in, of course, until you've paid some fees.
A: Fees, I don't remember anything about fees.
B: Fees, like the first and last month's rent, and the security² deposit³.
A: Oh, yes, of course, those fees!
B: You can send me a check for the total--$2,500 plus $1,000 equals a total of $3,500.
A: All I need is your address, and the check will be in the mail pronto.
B: My address is 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107.
A: Okay, got it. Now when will he let me move in?
B: Move in when your rent starts, on the first. But get your keys from me first.
A: Okay, give me your phone number, please.
B: You can always reach me, or leave a message, at 626-555-3000.
 

1 rental   

n.租赁，出租，出租业

参考例句：

• The yearly rental of her house is 2400 yuan.她这房子年租金是2400元。
• We can organise car rental from Chicago O'Hare Airport.我们可以安排提供从芝加哥奥黑尔机场出发的租车服务。

2 security   

n.安全，安全感；防护措施；保证(金)，抵押(品)；债券，证券

参考例句：

• A security guard brought him down with a flying tackle.一名保安人员飞身把他抱倒。
• There was tight security at the airport when the President's plane landed.总统的专机降落时，机场的保安措施很严密。

3 deposit   

n.定金，存款，矿藏；vt.使沉淀，寄存，储蓄

参考例句：

• There is too much deposit in a bottle of wine.酒瓶里有太多的沉淀物。
• The hotel requires a deposit for all advance bookings.旅馆规定凡预订房间都要先付订金。