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 A:    Ok,  let’s  go through this one more time. I  don’t
       want anymore ruined or dyed blouses!

 B:     I know, I know. OK, so I have to separate the
       colors from the whites and put them in this strange
        looking contraption so called washing machine.

 A:     Right. You have to turn it on and program it de-
        pending¹ on what type of clothes you are wash-
        ing. For example for delicates, you should set a
       shorter washing cycle. Also, be sure to use fabric²
       softener³ and this detergent⁴ when washing.

 B:    So complicated! Ok, what about this red wine
       stain? How do I get it out?

 A:    Since this is a white t-shirt, you can just pour a
        little bit of bleach⁵ on it and it will do the trick.
 B:    Cool. Then I can just throw everything in the dryer⁶
       for an hour and its all set right?

 A:     No!  Since you are washing delicates and cotton,
       you should set the dryer to medium heat and for
       twenty minutes.

 B:    You know what? I’ll just have everything  dry
       cleaned.

1 pending   

prep.直到，等待…期间；adj.待定的；迫近的

参考例句：

• The lawsuit is still pending in the state court.这案子仍在州法庭等待定夺。
• He knew my examination was pending.他知道我就要考试了。

2 fabric   

n.织物，织品，布；构造，结构，组织

参考例句：

• The fabric will spot easily.这种织品很容易玷污。
• I don't like the pattern on the fabric.我不喜欢那块布料上的图案。

3 softener   

n.起软化作用的东西，软化剂，柔软剂

参考例句：

• This is a good fabric softener for woolens. 这是一种很好的羊毛织物柔软剂。
• Ion exchange softening Series: If Mobile-bed tower, Combined softener and Automatic softener. 离子交换软化系列：如三塔流动床、组合式软水器和全自动软水器。

4 detergent   

n.洗涤剂；adj.有洗净力的

参考例句：

• He recommended a new detergent to me.他向我推荐一种新的洗涤剂。
• This detergent can remove stubborn stains.这种去污剂能去除难洗的污渍。

5 bleach   

vt.使漂白；vi.变白；n.漂白剂

参考例句：

• These products don't bleach the hair.这些产品不会使头发变白。
• Did you bleach this tablecloth?你把这块桌布漂白了吗？

6 dryer   

n.干衣机，干燥剂

参考例句：

• He bought a dryer yesterday.他昨天买了一台干燥机。
• There is a washer and a dryer in the basement.地下室里有洗衣机和烘干机。