On-Site Diagnosis and Quotation
A technician arrives at the customer's home, inspects the faulty appliance, diagnoses the problem, and explains the required repairs and associated costs.
技术人员上门，检查故障电器，诊断问题，并解释所需维修内容和相关费用。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
draining
The process of removing water or liquid from something, like a washing machine emptying water after a cycle.
从某物中移除水或液体的过程，比如洗衣机在循环结束后排空水。
lint filter
A screen or trap in appliances like washing machines that catches lint, hair, and small debris to prevent clogs.
家电如洗衣机中的筛网或陷阱，用于捕捉绒毛、头发和小碎片以防止堵塞。
pump
A device that moves fluids, such as water, in machines like washing machines to drain or circulate water.
一种在洗衣机等机器中移动液体（如水）以排水或循环水的装置。
drain hose
A flexible tube that carries water out from an appliance to a drain, often used in washing machines.
一根柔软的管子，将水从电器中排出到排水口，常用于洗衣机。
blockage
Something that obstructs or blocks the flow, like dirt or residue stopping water from draining.
阻挡或阻塞流动的东西，比如污垢或残渣阻止水排出。
faulty
Not working properly or broken, used to describe a part or machine that has a defect.
无法正常工作或损坏，用于描述有缺陷的零件或机器。
residue
Leftover substance, such as soap or detergent remains that can build up and cause problems.
残留物质，例如肥皂或洗涤剂残留物，这些残留物可能会积累并引起问题。
warranty
A guarantee from the seller or repairer that covers repairs or replacement for a certain period if something goes wrong.
卖家或维修商提供的保证，如果出现问题，在一定期限内覆盖维修或更换。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hi, thanks for coming. So, the washing machine isn't draining at all.
This is a polite way to greet a service person and describe the problem clearly. Use it when explaining an issue to a technician; 'isn't draining' uses present continuous for ongoing problems.
这是礼貌地问候服务人员并清楚描述问题的方式。在向技术人员解释问题时使用；'isn't draining' 使用现在进行时表示持续问题。
No problem at all. Let me have a look.
A friendly response to show willingness to help. 'Let me have a look' means 'allow me to inspect'; useful for professionals starting a task, with 'no problem' as a casual reassurance.
一个友好的回应，显示出愿意帮助的态度。'Let me have a look'的意思是'允许我检查一下'；适用于专业人士开始任务时使用，其中'no problem'是一种随意的安慰。
We've checked the lint filter, and that's clear.
This shares what you've already tried to fix the issue. 'That's clear' means it's not blocked; use in conversations to provide background and show you've done basic troubleshooting.
这分享了你已经尝试修复问题的内容。'它是干净的'意味着没有堵塞；在对话中使用以提供背景并显示你进行了基本故障排除。
It sounds like there might be a blockage further down or the pump itself is faulty.
This explains a possible diagnosis politely. 'It sounds like' softens the statement; useful for suggesting causes without being certain, common in service talks.
这礼貌地解释了一个可能的诊断。“It sounds like”软化了陈述；用于在不确定时建议原因，在服务对话中常见。
For parts and labor, the total will be $180.
This quotes the cost breakdown. 'Parts and labor' refers to materials and work; use when giving repair estimates, with 'will be' for future certainty.
这是费用明细的引用。“零件和人工”指的是材料和劳动；用于提供维修估价时，使用“will be”表示未来的确定性。
That includes a 90-day warranty on the new pump.
This adds details about guarantees. 'Includes' means it's part of the total; helpful for reassuring customers about post-repair support.
这添加了关于保证的细节。'Includes' 意味着它是总的一部分；有助于让客户对维修后支持感到放心。
That sounds reasonable. Can you do it now?
Expresses agreement on price and asks for immediate action. 'Sounds reasonable' is a polite way to approve; use in negotiations to confirm and proceed.
表达对价格的同意并要求立即行动。'Sounds reasonable' 是礼貌的批准方式；用于谈判中确认并继续。
I can get it done right away. It should take about an hour to an hour and a half.
This confirms quick service and estimates time. 'Get it done' means complete the repair; 'right away' means immediately, useful for setting expectations.
这确认了快速服务并估算了时间。'Get it done' 意思是完成修理；'right away' 意思是立即，有助于设定期望。