英语情景对话-Re-offering and Acceptance(1)

A: Did you get a chance to speak with the sellers about my counter-offer?
B: Yes, and I think I have good news for you.
A: Did they accept the counter-offer?
B: Yes, they accepted your counter-offer, but they want you to pay for the home inspection¹.
A: How much will that cost?
B: It will cost you around five hundred to one thousand dollars for a home inspection.
A: Can I choose the home inspector²?
B: Yes, you are paying for it, so you get to choose. I would pick the best one.
A: So, when are you going to inform the owners of my acceptance?
B: I will call the owners right now. They will be happy to hear the good news.
 

1 inspection   

n.检查，审查，检阅

参考例句：

• On random inspection the meat was found to be bad.经抽查，发现肉变质了。
• The soldiers lined up for their daily inspection by their officers.士兵们列队接受军官的日常检阅。

2 inspector   

n.检查员，监察员，视察员

参考例句：

• The inspector was interested in everything pertaining to the school.视察员对有关学校的一切都感兴趣。
• The inspector was shining a flashlight onto the tickets.查票员打着手电筒查看车票。