Discussing Lease Terms & Rent
The conversation focuses on the length of the lease, the monthly rent amount, payment due dates, and any potential rent increases.
对话集中在租期长短、每月租金金额、付款截止日期以及任何潜在的租金上涨。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
lease
A written agreement that allows someone to rent a property for a specific time, like an apartment for one year. Use it when discussing rental contracts.
一份书面协议，允许某人租用房产一段时间，例如租用一年的公寓。在讨论租赁合同时使用。
terms
The conditions or rules in an agreement, such as payment dates or duration. In rentals, it refers to lease details.
协议中的条件或规则，例如付款日期或期限。在租赁中，它指的是租赁细节。
due
The date when a payment must be made. For example, rent is due on the first of the month, meaning it needs to be paid by then.
付款必须完成的日期。例如，租金在每月第一天到期，这意味着需要在当时之前支付。
direct deposit
A way to transfer money electronically from one bank account to another, often used for rent to make payments quick and secure.
一种从一个银行账户向另一个银行账户电子转账的方式，常用于租金支付，以使支付快速且安全。
rent increase
When the amount of rent money goes up, usually at the end of a lease period. It's common in rentals and limited by law in some places.
当租金金额上涨时，通常在租赁期结束时。在租赁中很常见，并在一些地方受法律限制。
renewal
The process of extending or signing a new lease for the same property after the original one ends. Ask about this to plan long-term stays.
原租约到期后，为同一物业延长或签订新租约的过程。为规划长期住宿，请咨询此事项。
utilities
Basic services like electricity, water, and internet that cost extra money. In rentals, check if they're included in the rent or paid separately.
像电力、水和互联网这样的基本服务，会产生额外费用。在租赁中，请检查它们是否包含在租金中或单独支付。
draft
A first version of a document, like a lease agreement, that can be changed before finalizing. Landlords often send drafts for review.
文档的第一个版本，例如租赁协议，在最终确定前可以更改。房东经常发送草稿供审查。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Can we talk a bit about the lease terms?
This is a polite way to start discussing contract details. Use it in interviews or meetings to ask about rules without being too direct. The phrase 'a bit' softens the request.
这是开始讨论合同细节的一种礼貌方式。在面试或会议中使用它来询问规则，而不会太直接。短语‘一点’使请求柔和。
What would you like to know?
An open-ended question to invite more details from the other person. Useful in customer service or negotiations; it shows you're helpful and encourages questions.
一个开放式问题，用于邀请对方提供更多细节。在客户服务或谈判中很有用；它显示你乐于助人并鼓励提问。
A one-year lease sounds reasonable.
This expresses agreement politely. 'Sounds reasonable' means it seems fair or acceptable. Use it to show approval while keeping the conversation positive.
这礼貌地表达了同意。'听起来很合理'的意思是它似乎公平或可接受。用它来表示认可，同时保持对话积极。
The monthly rent is $1,800. It's due on the first of each month.
This states facts clearly about payment. 'Due on' specifies the deadline. Combine simple sentences like this for clear communication in business talks; note 'each' for repetition.
这清楚地陈述了关于支付的事实。'Due on' 指定了截止日期。将这样的简单句子组合起来，用于商业对话中的清晰沟通；注意 'each' 表示重复。
Are there any potential rent increases I should be aware of?
This asks about future changes proactively. 'Potential' means possible; 'be aware of' means to know about. Useful for planning; it's a conditional question structure.
这是在主动询问未来的变化。'Potential' 意思是可能的；'be aware of' 意思是知道。用于规划；这是一个条件问句结构。
Any rent increase would typically be limited to 3-5% upon lease renewal.
This explains a condition with 'would' for hypothetical situations and 'typically' for usually. Use in responses to reassure; 'upon' means at the time of renewal.
这解释了使用 'would' 表示假设情况和 'typically' 表示通常的情况。用在回复中以安抚；'upon' 意为续约之时。
That's good to know.
A simple way to acknowledge information positively. It's casual and shows appreciation. Use it in conversations to keep things friendly without needing more details.
一种简单的方式来积极认可信息。它很随意，并表现出欣赏。在对话中使用它，可以保持友好而不必需要更多细节。
I'll send over a draft lease agreement for your review later today.
This promises an action politely. 'Send over' is informal for delivering; 'for your review' invites feedback. Useful for closing discussions; future tense 'I'll' shows commitment.
这礼貌地承诺了一个行动。'Send over'是非正式的交付方式；'for your review'邀请反馈。有助于结束讨论；将来时态' I'll '显示了承诺。