Tenant's Availability/Access

租客的可用性/配合

The tenant explains their availability or arranges for access to the apartment for the repair, or asks for a notification before entry.

租客说明自己的空闲时间或安排维修人员进入公寓，或者要求在进入前收到通知。

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对话10

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Emily

Hi John, I hope you're doing well. I wanted to let you know about a small issue in my apartment.

嗨，约翰，希望你一切都好。我想告诉你我公寓里有个小问题。" Callback: "Hi John, I hope you're doing well. I wanted to let you know about a small issue in my apartment.

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John

Hi Emily. Thanks for reaching out. What's going on?

嗨，艾米丽。谢谢你联系我。发生什么事了？" Callback: "Hi Emily. Thanks for reaching out. What's going on?

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Emily

It's the light fixture in the bathroom. It's been flickering a bit and now it's completely out. I tried changing the bulb, but it didn't help.

是浴室里的灯具。它一直闪烁，现在完全熄灭了。我试过换灯泡，但没用。" Callback: "It's the light fixture in the bathroom. It's been flickering a bit and now it's completely out. I tried changing the bulb, but it didn't help.

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John

Okay, thanks for letting me know. That sounds like something we can get fixed easily. When would be a good time for our handyman to come by and take a look?

好的，谢谢你告诉我。这听起来很容易就能修好。什么时候方便我们的维修工人过来看看？" Callback: "Okay, thanks for letting me know. That sounds like something we can get fixed easily. When would be a good time for our handyman to come by and take a look?

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Emily

I work from home most days, so I'm pretty flexible. Would sometime next week work? Or even this Friday afternoon?

我大部分时间都在家工作，所以时间很灵活。下周某个时候可以吗？或者甚至这个周五下午？" Callback: "I work from home most days, so I'm pretty flexible. Would sometime next week work? Or even this Friday afternoon?

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John

Okay, that's great. Let me check his schedule. Would you prefer to be there when he comes, or are you comfortable with him entering with proper notice?

好的，太好了。我查一下他的日程。你更愿意他在来的时候你在场，还是你觉得他收到适当通知后可以进入？" Callback: "Okay, that's great. Let me check his schedule. Would you prefer to be there when he comes, or are you comfortable with him entering with proper notice?

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Emily

I'd really prefer to be there, if possible. My dog gets a bit anxious with strangers. Could you please just let me know 24 hours in advance so I can make sure I'm available?

如果可能的话，我真的更希望我在场。我的狗对陌生人有点 B 焦虑。你能不能提前 24 小时通知我，这样我就可以确保我在家？" Callback: "I'd really prefer to be there, if possible. My dog gets a bit anxious with strangers. Could you please just let me know 24 hours in advance so I can make sure I'm available?

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John

Absolutely, Emily. We can definitely arrange that. I'll check with him and get back to you by the end of today with a proposed time for next week. Just to confirm, you're fine with Friday afternoon or next week?

当然，艾米丽。我们肯定可以安排。我会和他确认一下，今天结束前给你回复下周的建议时间。确认一下，你周五下午或下周都可以？" Callback: "Absolutely, Emily. We can definitely arrange that. I'll check with him and get back to you by the end of today with a proposed time for next week. Just to confirm, you're fine with Friday afternoon or next week?

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Emily

Yes, either works. Thanks so much, John! I appreciate your quick help.

嗯，都可以。非常感谢，约翰！感谢你的快速帮助。" Callback: "Yes, either works. Thanks so much, John! I appreciate your quick help.

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John

No problem at all, Emily. Talk soon.

没问题，艾米丽。稍后聊。" Callback: "No problem at all, Emily. Talk soon.

词汇8

  • issue问题

    A problem or concern, often small and not urgent. Use it when reporting something like a household problem to someone in authority, e.g., 'There's an issue with the door.'

    一个问题或担忧，通常是小的且不紧急的。在向权威人士报告像家庭问题这样的东西时使用，例如，'门有问题。'

  • fixture固定装置

    A piece of equipment that is fixed in place and not easily moved, like a light or faucet in a house. Common in rental contexts for maintenance.

    固定在位置上不易移动的设备，例如房屋中的灯具或水龙头。在租赁情境中常用于维护。

  • flickering闪烁

    When a light shines with an unsteady, unsteady movement, like blinking on and off. Useful for describing electrical problems.

    当灯光以不稳定、不稳定的运动发光时，就像闪烁开关一样。有助于描述电气问题。

  • handyman万能修理工

    A person skilled in doing small repairs around the house. Often used when talking about maintenance services from a landlord.

    擅长在家里做小型维修的人。通常在谈论房东的维护服务时使用。

  • flexible灵活的

    Able to change or adapt easily, especially regarding time or plans. Say this when discussing your availability for appointments.

    能够轻松改变或适应，特别是关于时间或计划。在讨论预约可用性时说这个。

  • anxious焦虑的

    Feeling worried or nervous about something. Here, it describes an animal's reaction to strangers; use it for emotions in similar situations.

    对某事感到担心或紧张的感觉。这里，它描述了动物对陌生人的反应；在类似情况下用于描述情绪。

  • advance提前

    Before the actual time of an event. Common in phrases like 'in advance' for notifications or payments.

    在事件实际时间之前。常见于通知或支付等短语中，如“提前”.

  • proposed提议的

    Suggested or offered as a plan. Used when someone suggests a time or idea, e.g., 'a proposed time.'

    作为计划建议或提供。当某人建议时间或想法时使用，例如“提议的时间”。

重点句子9

  1. 1

    I wanted to let you know about a small issue in my apartment.

    我想让你知道我公寓里有一个小问题。

    This is a polite way to start reporting a problem. 'Wanted to let you know' softens the request; use it for non-urgent notifications to landlords or colleagues. Grammar: Past tense 'wanted' shows intention.

    这是开始报告问题的一种礼貌方式。'想让你知道'软化了请求；用于向房东或同事发出非紧急通知。语法：过去时'wanted'显示意图。

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    What's going on?

    怎么回事？

    A casual question to ask for details about a problem. Useful in conversations when someone mentions an issue; it's informal and shows interest.

    一个随意询问问题细节的问句。当别人提到某个问题时，在对话中使用很有用；它是非正式的，并表现出兴趣。

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    I tried changing the bulb, but it didn't help.

    我试着换了灯泡，但没有用。

    Explains what you attempted to fix the problem. 'Tried... but' structure shows effort without success; great for showing you've been proactive before asking for help.

    解释你为了修复问题而尝试了什么。'Tried... but' 结构显示了努力但没有成功；这很适合在寻求帮助之前展示你的主动性。

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    When would be a good time for our handyman to come by and take a look?

    我们维修工什么时候来查看合适？

    Asks about scheduling a repair visit. 'Come by and take a look' means a quick inspection; use this pattern for arranging service appointments.

    询问安排维修访问。'过来查看'意味着快速检查；使用此模式安排服务预约。

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    I work from home most days, so I'm pretty flexible.

    我大多数日子都在家工作，所以我很灵活。

    Expresses availability for meetings. 'Pretty flexible' means somewhat adaptable; useful when discussing schedules, with 'so' connecting reason and result.

    表达会议可用性。'Pretty flexible' 意思是有些适应性；讨论日程时有用，'so' 连接原因和结果。

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    I'd really prefer to be there, if possible.

    如果可能的话，我真的更想去那里。

    States a preference politely. 'I'd prefer' is conditional for wishes; 'if possible' makes it less demanding. Use for requesting arrangements in rentals or services.

    礼貌地表达偏好。'I'd prefer' 是用于愿望的条件式；'if possible' 使它不那么强求。在租赁或服务中请求安排时使用。

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    Could you please just let me know 24 hours in advance?

    请您提前24小时告知我，好吗？

    A polite request for prior notice. 'Could you please' is formal and courteous; 'in advance' specifies timing. Essential for privacy in home access situations.

    这是对事前通知的礼貌请求。'Could you please' 正式且有礼貌；'in advance' 指定了时间。在家庭访问情况下，对隐私至关重要。

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    I'll check with him and get back to you by the end of today.

    我会和他确认一下，今天结束前回复你。

    Promises follow-up after checking. 'Get back to you' means contact later; useful for professional communication to show reliability and set expectations.

    承诺检查后跟进。'Get back to you' 意思是稍后联系；在专业沟通中用于显示可靠性和设定期望。

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    Thanks so much! I appreciate your quick help.

    非常感谢！ 我很感激你的快速帮助。

    Expresses gratitude emphatically. 'Thanks so much' is stronger than 'thanks'; 'I appreciate' adds sincerity. Use at the end of helpful conversations.

    强调表达感激之情。'Thanks so much'比'thanks'更强烈；'I appreciate'增添了真诚。在有帮助的对话结束时使用。