社交生活篇：给供水公司打电话(2)

A: I need to speak with someone from the water company.

B: Is there something that I can do for you?

A: Actually, there is something I need help with.

B: How may I assist¹ you?

A: Well, I’m going to be moving in a few days.

B: How can I assist you with your move?

A: My water needs to be turned on.

B: Okay, when exactly will you need this done?

A: I need the water turned on no later than Saturday evening.

B: I can have it turned on for you by then.

A: What information do I need to give you to have that done?

B: What I need is your social security² number, full name, and your new address.

1 assist   

vt.协助，帮助，促进；vi.帮忙，参加

参考例句：

• He asked us to assist him in carrying through their plan.他要我们帮助他实施他们的计划。
• We'll assist at your wedding.我们将出席你们的婚礼。

2 security   

n.安全，安全感；防护措施；保证(金)，抵押(品)；债券，证券

参考例句：

• A security guard brought him down with a flying tackle.一名保安人员飞身把他抱倒。
• There was tight security at the airport when the President's plane landed.总统的专机降落时，机场的保安措施很严密。