英语情景对话-Discussing Details of Moving in(3)

A: What would be the earliest that I could actually move into my new house?
B: The keys will be turned in on Tuesday night. The house will be yours at that time.
A: What should we do to make sure that we have the electricity and water turned on?
B: You can tell the utility¹ company what day you are moving in, and they will transfer² the utilities³ to your name.
A: There are a few things that we want to do to the place, like painting and carpet cleaning.
B: Take advantage of the house being empty to clean and paint. It will be harder to do after the furniture and appliances⁴ have arrived.
A: I asked the store to deliver my new appliances on the day we are moving in.
B: That will be good. You are going to want your stove and refrigerator right away.
A: I could use some help on moving day. What are you doing on Saturday?
B: I think I am getting a fever and will be too sick to help you. Here, feel how hot my head is!

 

1 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。

2 transfer   

n. 迁移, 移动, 换车; v. 转移, 调转, 调任

参考例句：

• He has been kicking against this transfer for weeks. 几周以来他一直反对这次调动。
• I intend to transfer the property to my son. 我想把这笔财产转给我儿子。

3 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

4 appliances   

n.器具，器械，装置( appliance的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Dish washer is one of the appliances. 洗碗机是家用电器的一种。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• You can buy refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, and other appliances there. 在那里可以买到冰箱、炉具、洗碗机和其他家电产品。 来自朗文快捷英语教程 1