售房英语对话-Preparing to Move Out(1)

A: Do you have any helpful hints¹ for preparing to move out of my home?
B: The first thing I would do is to make a list of what needs to be done. Then number the items as to what can be done ahead of time.
A: What kinds of things should be on my list?
B: First would probably be to get rid of any extra things that you have by having a garage sale.
A: That is a good idea because I have way too much junk.
B: You also should schedule your moving van in advance.
A: Can I begin packing things ahead of time?
B: Yes, just keep in mind what you won’t be using in the near future and pack those items first.
A: Should I schedule my utilities² to be shut off?
B: You need to work that out ahead of time with your utility³ companies and the new owners.
 

1 hints   

n.建议( hint的名词复数 )；细微的迹象；征兆

参考例句：

• This list of hints help the new students a lot. 这一系列的建议对新生帮助很大。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Don't give him any hints when he answers the question. 在他回答问题时，不要给他提示。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

2 utilities   

n.[经济学]效用（ utility的名词复数 ）；实用；公用事业；神庙逃亡游戏中的一次性道具

参考例句：

• the administration of public utilities 公共事业的管理
• Phase II requires utilities to reduce emissions by an additional fifty percent. 第二阶段要求排放再减少50％。 来自英汉非文学 - 环境法 - 环境法

3 utility   

n.公共设施，效用，公用程序，实用品，实用；adj.多效用的，多功能的

参考例句：

• A fur coat has more utility in winter than in autumn.毛皮外衣在冬天比在秋天更有用。
• Utility bills didn't amount to much.公用事业的费用有限。