购物英语对话-Getting Things Fixed(3)

A: Did you need help with something?
B: I'm having a problem with my washing machine.
A: What is wrong with it?
B: The water isn't draining¹ from it.
A: Is that the only problem?
B: Everything else is working fine.
A: I'm available if you'd like me to come fix it.
B: When exactly are you free?
A: I can come at about 2:30, this afternoon.
B: Sounds good to me.
A: I'll see this afternoon.
B: Yes. Thank you.

 

1 draining   

n.排水，泄水，排泄v.（使）流干， （使）逐渐流走( drain的现在分词 )；喝光，喝干；使（精力、金钱等）耗尽

参考例句：

• Draining mountains of everlasting snow, the river twists for nineteen hundred miles. 这条河把终年积雪的群山上的融雪带走，蜿蜒1900英里长。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The old lady's strength is draining away. 老妇人的体力在渐渐衰竭。 来自《简明英汉词典》