I am looking for an apartment to rent.

我正在找房子出租。

Really?

真的嗎？

Same here.

我也一樣。

Since my parents' house is so far away, I need to find an apartment closer to school.

由於父母家離學校太遠，我需要找一個離學校近一點的公寓。

I thought you were going to stay at the dorm?

你不是要住在宿舍嗎？

I still have not decided whether to stay at the dormitory or not.

我還沒決定是否留在宿舍。

I am looking at different options to find the best one suited to me.

我正在研究不同的選擇，以找到最適合我的方案。

So what are you looking for?

那麼，你在尋找什麼呢？

I just need a small room with a bed, a desk, and a TV.

我只需要一個有床、書桌和電視的小房間。

Of course, the place should have a kitchen so that I can cook my meals.

當然，這個地方應該有廚房，這樣我就可以做飯了。

I will be living on a very tight budget and will have to watch every dime.

我的生活預算非常緊張，必須精打細算。

Me too.

我也是。

A simple and decent apartment is all I need.

我只需要一套簡單體面的公寓。

School is going to start next month so I should find something as soon as possible.

下個月就要開學了，所以我應該儘快找到工作。

It is not easy to find a cheap apartment that suits your needs.

要找到適合自己的廉價公寓並不容易。

I have been looking at the ads for two weeks and I still haven't found anything yet.

我已經看了兩個星期的廣告，但還是一無所獲。

Everything I like so far is too expensive and way beyond my reach.

到目前為止，我喜歡的東西都太貴了，超出了我的能力範圍。

Yeah, the closer they are to school, the higher the rental cost.

是啊，離學校越近，租金就越高。

Since I don't have a car, I need to find something close to school.

因為我沒有車，所以我需要找一個離學校近的地方。

How about sharing an apartment?

合租公寓如何？

If you want, we can find a two-bedroom apartment and share it.

如果你願意，我們可以找一套兩居室的公寓合住。

It may be cheaper that way.

這樣可能更便宜。

That could solve our problem.

這可以解決我們的問題。

Do you want to try it?

你想試試嗎？

Yes, that's a terrific idea.

是的，這是個好主意。

Hello.

你好

Hello, can I speak with Mr. Johnson, please?

你好，請問約翰遜先生在嗎？

This is Matthew Johnson speaking.

我是馬修-約翰遜。

My name is Olivia Moore and I'm calling about the apartment for rent on Spring Street.

我叫奧利維亞-摩爾（Olivia Moore），我想諮詢一下斯普林街的公寓出租事宜。

Would you be interested in seeing the apartment?

您有興趣看看這套公寓嗎？

Yes, my friend Sarah and I would love to see it.

是的，我和我的朋友莎拉很想去看看。

I was wondering if the apartment is located in a nice area?

我想知道公寓所在區域是否優越？

As a matter of fact, the apartment is in a wonderful location.

事實上，公寓的地理位置非常優越。

What surrounds the apartment?

公寓周圍有什麼？

There are many stores and restaurants surrounding the apartment.

公寓周圍有許多商店和餐館。

I promise you that you will love the location.

我向您保證，您一定會愛上這裡。

From what you're telling me, it sounds like we will.

從你告訴我的情況來看，我們會的。

Is there an elevator in the building?

樓內有電梯嗎？

Yes, there is.

是的，有。

Wonderful.

太棒了

Wonderful.

太棒了

When can we come over to visit the apartment?

我們什麼時候能去參觀公寓？

Are you free today at around 5 p.m.?

你今天下午 5 點左右有空嗎？

Yes, we will be able to make it then.

是的，到時候我們一定能去。

Well, I'll see you at 5 p.m.

下午5點見

Do you know how to get there?

你知道怎麼去嗎？

Yes, we do.

是的，我們有。

Okay, see you then.

好的，到時候見

Welcome to the apartment.

歡迎來到公寓。

Thank you, Mr. Johnson.

謝謝你，約翰遜先生。

So, this is the apartment.

這就是我們的公寓。

It has a small kitchen, two bedrooms, and one large bathroom with washer and dryer.

它有一個小廚房、兩間臥室和一間帶洗衣機和烘乾機的大浴室。

Take a look around.

四處看看

This apartment is exactly what we're looking for.

這間公寓正是我們想要的。

How much is the rent?

租金是多少？

It's $725 each month and it requires a 12-month lease.

每月 725 美元，租期 12 個月。

You have to pay the tenancy deposit and the first month's rent.

您必須支付租賃押金和第一個月的租金。

How much is the tenancy deposit?

租賃押金是多少？

It's one month's rent, so $725.

這是一個月的房租，所以是 725 美元。

So, we need to pay $1450?

那麼，我們需要支付 1450 美元？

That's right.

這就對了。

Is all the furniture included?

是否包括所有傢俱？

Yes, it is.

是的，就是這樣。

Can we redecorate the place ourselves or paint a room if we want to?

如果我們想重新裝修或粉刷房間，可以自己動手嗎？

Yes, you can, but you shouldn't change the appearance of the property significantly.

是的，您可以這樣做，但您不應該大幅改變房產的外觀。

Are utilities included in the rent?

房租是否包括水電費？

Water, sewage, garbage, and internet are all included in the rent.

租金中包括水費、排汙費、垃圾費和網絡費。

You have to pay for electricity and cable.

你必須支付電費和有線電視費。

That's a very good deal.

這是一筆非常划算的交易。

What is the closest public transportation?

最近的公共交通是什麼？

There are three bus lines right across the street.

街對面有三條公交線路。

We are students, so we need a quiet apartment to be able to study.

我們是學生，需要一個安靜的公寓來學習。

Is this a quiet building?

這是一座安靜的建築嗎？

Yes, it's a very quiet building.

是的，這是一座非常安靜的建築。

Everything sounds great.

一切聽起來都很不錯。

I love the apartment and it's very close to school.

我喜歡這間公寓，而且離學校很近。

What do you say, Sarah?

你怎麼說，莎拉？

I love it, too.

我也很喜歡。

Let's sign the lease.

我們籤租約吧

Sarah, what are your interests?

莎拉，你的興趣是什麼？

I usually spend my leisure time reading books or playing sports.

我通常利用閒暇時間看書或運動。

I like reading new and trending novels, and my favorite genres include suspense and thriller novels.

我喜歡閱讀新潮的小說，最喜歡的類型包括懸疑和驚悚小說。

Which sport do you like most?

您最喜歡哪項運動？

Basketball, but I also like swimming and rollerblading.

籃球，但我也喜歡游泳和滑旱冰。

Basketball, but I also like swimming and rollerblading.

籃球，但我也喜歡游泳和滑旱冰。

I love rollerblading, too. It's super fun.

我也喜歡滑旱冰。它超級有趣。

Wonderful! We can go to a roller skating rink together.

太好了我們可以一起去溜冰場。

Sure, you can count on it.

當然，你可以放心。

What's something you can do well?

你能做好什麼事？

Something I can do well? Um...

我能做好的事情？嗯...

I think I'm a good people person. I can go up and talk to people easily.

我覺得我是一個很好的人。我很容易上前與人交談。

What's something you can't do well?

有什麼事你做不好？

I can't cook well yet, but I'm working on it.

我還不會做飯，但我正在努力。

I hope to be able to make some progress soon. What about you?

我希望能儘快取得一些進展。你呢？

I can cook really well, so I can teach you a lot of recipes.

我廚藝很好，可以教你很多菜單。

But I don't know how to dress well.

但我不知道如何穿好衣服。

I have no style. I wish I knew how to create harmonious outfits.

我沒有風格。我希望我知道如何打造和諧的服裝。

Don't worry. Fashion is my thing, so I can give you some tips on how to be stylish and dress well.

別擔心。時尚是我的專長，所以我可以給你一些時尚穿衣的建議。

Really? That would be awesome!

真的嗎？那就太棒了！

What usually makes you angry?

通常是什麼讓你生氣？

Um... If someone spreads false rumors about me or someone talks behind my back, it makes me angry.

嗯......如果有人散佈關於我的不實謠言，或者有人在背後議論我，我就會很生氣。

I know what you mean. I get angry when someone tries to underestimate me without knowing me.

我明白你的意思。如果有人在不瞭解我的情況下試圖低估我，我就會很生氣。

Have you ever worked?

你工作過嗎？

Yes. During the summer, I usually get a part-time job. Have you?

是的。暑假期間，我通常會找份兼職工作。你有嗎？

No, I haven't.

不，我沒有。

What do your parents do?

你的父母是做什麼的？

My dad is a mechanic. My mother is a nurse.

我的父親是一名機械師。我媽媽是一名護士。

Oh no! There's a leak in the pipe!

糟了，水管漏水了！

Yes, I noticed a few minutes ago.

是的，我幾分鐘前就注意到了。

I'm tightening the pipe, but it doesn't seem to work.

我正在擰緊管道，但似乎不起作用。

And the toilet won't flush.

馬桶也衝不乾淨。

Shall we call Mr. Johnson?

要給約翰遜先生打電話嗎？

Yes, I'm going to call him right away and let him know about this.

是的，我馬上給他打電話，讓他知道這件事。

Hello?

喂？

Hello? Mr. Johnson? It's Sarah here.

有人嗎？約翰遜先生？ Mr. Johnson?我是莎拉

We are having some plumbing problems in our bathroom and need them fixed.

我們浴室的管道出了點問題，需要修理。

Can you send a plumber out to our apartment today?

今天能派個水管工來我們公寓嗎？

Of course. But first, let's find out what the problems are.

當然。但首先，讓我們找出問題所在。

Well, to start, there is a leak in the sink.

首先，水槽漏水了。

Did you try tightening the pipes?

你試過擰緊管道嗎？

Yes, I did, but it still leaks.

是的，我做了，但還是漏水。

Okay. What other problems are there?

好的。還有什麼問題？

The toilet isn't working.

廁所壞了

Is the toilet clogged? Does it flush?

馬桶堵塞了嗎？能沖水嗎？

No, it doesn't flush properly.

不，它不能正常沖洗。

Then it might be a clog.

那麼可能是堵塞了。

That's right. I tried using a plunger, but that didn't work.

這就對了。我試過用活塞，但不管用。

Have you used any drain cleaner?

您使用過下水道清潔劑嗎？

Yes, I have, but it still didn't work.

是的，我有，但還是沒用。

And the last problem is the low water pressure in the shower.

最後一個問題是淋浴間的水壓低。

I'll have someone come down to fix it right away.

我馬上找人來修。

Okay. Thank you, Mr. Johnson.

好的 謝謝 約翰遜先生 Okay.謝謝你，約翰遜先生。

We've been living here for three months now, and there's been constant noise in this building.

我們已經在這裡住了三個月了，這棟樓裡一直有噪音。

I can't take this anymore.

我再也受不了了

Me neither. We must talk to the landlord and make a complaint.

我也是。我們必須跟房東談談，提出申訴。

Now, what's the problem, girls? Why did you want to speak with me?

有什麼問題嗎，姑娘們？你們為什麼要跟我說話？

For three months now, we've been putting up with constant noise due to repair work,

三個月來，我們一直在忍受維修工作造成的持續噪音、

For three months now, we've been putting up with constant noise due to repair work on the building exterior.

三個月來，由於大樓外牆的維修工作，我們一直忍受著持續不斷的噪音。

Some repair work had to be done on the facade and balconies, and it will certainly improve the overall appearance of the building.

必須對外牆和陽臺進行一些修繕工作，這無疑會改善大樓的整體外觀。

But there has been constant banging and jackhammering for three months now.

但是，三個月來一直不斷有敲擊聲和手錘聲傳來。

Because of the extreme noise, we're frequently forced to leave the building.

由於噪音太大，我們經常被迫離開大樓。

We can't study under these circumstances.

在這種情況下，我們無法學習。

If you'll remember, we clearly stated from the beginning that we needed a quiet building.

如果你們還記得，我們從一開始就明確表示，我們需要一座安靜的大樓。

I'm sorry about that, but the good news is it won't last forever.

對此我感到很遺憾，但好消息是這不會永遠持續下去。

We should have been informed about that before we signed our lease.

我們在簽訂租約之前就應該被告知這一點。

I do apologize for the inconvenience, but there's nothing I can do about it.

我對造成的不便深表歉意，但我也無能為力。

When we agreed to rent the apartment, we were led to believe that we were moving into a quiet building.

當我們同意租下這棟公寓時，我們被告知我們將搬進一棟安靜的大樓。

Under normal circumstances, it is a very quiet building.

在正常情況下，這是一座非常安靜的建築。

Perhaps you should contact the management company who is overseeing the repair work.

也許您應該聯繫負責監督維修工作的管理公司。

But we signed the lease with you, not them.

但我們是和你籤的租約，不是和他們。

Well, if you want to move out, you are free to do so.

好吧，如果你想搬走，那是你的自由。

And I suppose we'll have to pay a penalty for breaking the lease, right?

我想，如果毀約，我們得付違約金吧？

Yes, that's right.

是的，沒錯。

I don't think that's fair at all.

我認為這一點也不公平。

So what do you expect me to do now?

那你希望我現在做什麼？

Legally, we are entitled to a compensation for loss of peaceful enjoyment.

從法律上講，我們有權就和平享受的損失獲得賠償。

You've been lucky to find this apartment with such a cheap rent.

你很幸運能找到這套租金如此便宜的公寓。

I think you should appreciate that.

我想你應該對此表示感謝。

We could go to arbitration, but we'd prefer to settle with you.

我們可以訴諸仲裁，但我們更願意與你們和解。

I suppose I could offer you a 10% reduction for now until you move out.

我想在你搬走之前，我可以給你減免 10% 的費用。

Actually, we were thinking of a 25%.

實際上，我們想的是 25%。

I'm sorry, that's too much.

對不起，這太過分了。

Like I said, we could go to arbitration.

就像我說的，我們可以去仲裁。

Okay, fine. It's a deal.

好吧一言為定

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