Touring the Apartment & Shared Spaces
The potential roommate is given a tour of the apartment, including their potential room and all shared living spaces like the kitchen, bathroom, and living room.
潜在室友参观公寓，包括他们未来可能的房间以及所有共享的生活空间，如厨房、浴室和客厅。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
comfy
An informal word meaning comfortable, often used to describe furniture like sofas or beds. For example, 'This chair is really comfy' means it's pleasant to sit on.
一个非正式词汇，意思是舒适的，常用于描述沙发或床等家具。例如，'这把椅子真的很舒适' 意思是坐上去很舒服。
spacious
Describes a room or area that is large and has plenty of space. Useful when talking about homes or apartments, like 'The apartment is spacious enough for two people.'
描述一个房间或区域很大且有充足空间。有助于谈论房屋或公寓，例如“这套公寓足够宽敞，适合两个人住。”
streaming services
Online platforms like Netflix or YouTube where you can watch movies and shows over the internet. Common in modern living discussions about entertainment.
像Netflix或YouTube这样的在线平台，您可以通过互联网观看电影和节目。在现代生活中的娱乐讨论中很常见。
tidy
Means neat and clean, without mess. In shared living, it's polite to say 'Please keep the kitchen tidy' to encourage organization.
意思是整洁干净，没有杂乱。在合租生活中，为了鼓励整理，说'请保持厨房整洁'是很礼貌的。
flexible
Able to change or adapt easily, not rigid. In roommate talks, 'We're flexible about schedules' means you're open to different times for cooking or cleaning.
能够轻松改变或适应，不僵硬。在室友谈话中，'我们在时间安排上很灵活'意味着你对烹饪或清洁的不同时间持开放态度。
en-suite
A private bathroom attached directly to a bedroom. Useful in housing descriptions, like 'The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom.'
直接连接到卧室的私人浴室。在住房描述中有用，比如‘主卧室带有套内卫浴室。’
cleaning schedule
A planned list or timetable for when cleaning tasks happen. Helps in shared homes to divide chores fairly, such as 'We follow a weekly cleaning schedule.'
清洁任务发生时间的规划列表或时间表。有助于共享住宅公平分配家务，例如“我们遵循每周清洁计划。”
built-in
Something fixed or installed permanently into a wall or structure, like a closet. Common in room descriptions: 'The room has a built-in closet for storage.'
固定或永久安装在墙壁或结构中的东西，比如衣柜。在房间描述中常见：'房间有一个内置衣柜用于存储。'
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
So, this is the main living area.
This is a casual way to introduce a space during a tour. 'So' is a filler word for smooth transitions, and 'main living area' refers to the common room. Useful for guiding someone around a home; it sets a friendly tone.
这是导览中介绍空间的一种随意方式。'So' 是用于平滑过渡的填充词，'main living area' 指公共房间。有助于引导某人参观房屋；它设置了友好的语气。
Looks great! Very bright and spacious.
A positive response to seeing a room. 'Looks great' is informal praise, and adjectives like 'bright' (lots of light) and 'spacious' describe qualities. Use this to show appreciation during apartment viewings; it's simple and polite.
看到房间时的积极回应。“Looks great”是非正式的赞美，像“bright”（光线充足）和“spacious”这样的形容词描述了品质。在公寓看房时使用这个来表达欣赏；它简单且礼貌。
Definitely! We have all the streaming services, and the TV is pretty big.
'Definitely' means 'yes, for sure' to agree strongly. This sentence uses 'and' to connect ideas about shared amenities. Grammar point: present simple for habits. Useful for discussing entertainment in roommate interviews.
'Definitely' 意思是 'yes, for sure'，用于强烈同意。这个句子使用 'and' 来连接关于共享设施的想法。语法点：现在简单时用于习惯。在室友面试中讨论娱乐很有用。
We try to keep it tidy.
Explains an effort to maintain cleanliness. 'Try to' shows intention but not always success, present simple for general rules. Practical for house rules talks; it reassures potential roommates about shared spaces.
解释了维护清洁的努力。'Try to' 表示意图但不总是成功，现在简单时用于一般规则。适用于房屋规则讨论；它让潜在室友对共享空间感到安心。
Everyone has their own shelf in the fridge and a cabinet for dry goods.
Describes personal storage in shared areas. 'Their own' emphasizes individual space, and 'for dry goods' means non-perishable food. Use this to explain organization in kitchens; it's a common pattern for dividing chores.
描述共享区域中的个人存储。'Their own' 强调个人空间，'for dry goods' 指不易腐烂的食物。用此解释厨房组织；这是分担家务的常见模式。
How about the bathroom? Is it shared among three people?
A question to inquire about a specific area. 'How about' politely shifts topics, and 'shared among' means used by multiple people. Grammar: present simple questions. Essential for checking living arrangements in interviews.
一个询问特定区域的问题。'How about'礼貌地转换话题，'shared among'意味着多个人的使用。语法：现在时简单疑问句。在面试中检查居住安排必不可少。
We have a cleaning schedule for the bathroom, usually a quick wipe-down once a week.
Outlines a routine for maintenance. 'Usually' softens the rule, and 'wipe-down' means a fast clean. Useful for explaining house rules; it shows fairness in shared responsibilities with present simple for habits.
概述了维护例行程序。“通常”缓和了规则，“擦拭”意味着快速清洁。有助于解释房屋规则；它展示了共享责任的公平性，使用现在简单时表示习惯。
It's perfect! I appreciate you showing me around.
Expresses strong approval and thanks. 'Appreciate' means grateful for, with gerund 'showing.' Use at the end of tours to be polite; it's a natural way to conclude positive impressions.
表达强烈的赞同和感谢。「Appreciate」意为感激，使用动名词「showing」。在导览结束时使用以示礼貌；这是自然地结束积极印象的方式。