地道英语对话：Poor Upkeep(1)

A: I would like to make an appointment to discuss the problems I keep having with my apartment.
B: Are you having problems? This is the first I’ve heard of it.
A: We gave you a list of problems last week.
B: What kind of problems are you talking about?
A: Well, the garbage disposal¹ doesn’t work, we have rats, and the toilet is backed up.
B: Maybe I could get back to you in a few weeks. I am leaving on vacation this afternoon.
A: These things are your responsibility², and you need to fix them immediately.
B: Don’t tell me what to do! I’ll get to it when I get around to it!
A: If these problems are not addressed immediately, I will be contacting the health department this Friday and you will not get a rent check.
B: I’ll be right over!
 

1 disposal   

n.处理，消除，销毁，处置；弃菜碾碎器

参考例句：

• The safe disposal of nuclear waste is a major problem.安全处置核废料是个大问题。
• You had better discuss with her the disposal of the furniture.你最好和她讨论一下如何布置家具。

2 responsibility   

n.责任，职责

参考例句：

• The safety of the ship is the captain's responsibility.确保船的安全是船长的责任。
• The matter is outside my area of the responsibility.此事超出我的责任范围。