社交生活篇：看房（1）

A: May I speak to the apartment building manager, please?

B: I'm the manager. How can I help you?

A: I was hoping that the apartment on Main Street was still available¹.

B: Why, yes, it is. Would you like to get a look inside the apartment?

A: Yes, it would be nice to see the apartment.

B: How about today at 6 o'clock?

A: Yes, I can be there at 6.

B: Sounds good. I'll see you at 6. Do you want directions?

A: I'm okay, thank you. I already checked out the address on MapQuest.

B: If you like the place, you can fill out an application² form. I'll bring one with me.

A: Is there anything that I need to bring with me?

B: No. I won't need to see anything except your driver's license³.

 

A:我可以和公寓楼经理通话吗？

B:我是经理。我能为您效劳吗？

A:我希望主街上的公寓还可以住。

B:是的，是的。你想看看公寓里面吗？

A:是的，很高兴看到这套公寓。

B:今天6点怎么样？

A:好的，我可以6点到那里。

B:听起来不错。我6点见。你想知道方向吗？

A:我很好，谢谢。我已经在MapQuest上查到了地址。

B:如果你喜欢这个地方，你可以填写一份申请表。我会带一个。

A:我需要带什么东西吗？

B:不，除了你的驾照，我什么都不需要看。

1 available   

adj.可用到的，可利用的，有用的，有空的，接受探访的

参考例句：

• My bicycle is not available,and it is being repaired.我的自行车现在不能用，因为正在修理。
• This book is not easily available.这本书可不好买。

2 application   

n.申请，请求，申请书；应用，实施，实用性

参考例句：

• They rejected his application for membership.他们拒绝考虑他的成员资格申请。
• Her application was turned down.她的申请被驳回了。

3 license   

n.执照，许可证，特许；v.许可，特许

参考例句：

• The foreign guest has a license on the person.这个外国客人随身携带执照。
• The driver was arrested for having false license plates on his car.司机由于使用假车牌而被捕。