Discussing a Leaky Faucet with a Plumber
A homeowner calls a plumber to report a persistent leaky faucet in the bathroom and explains the symptoms, asking for a diagnosis and an estimate for the repair.
房主打电话给水管工，报告浴室水龙头持续漏水的问题，解释症状，并询问诊断结果和维修估价。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
leaky
An adjective meaning something has a small hole or crack that allows liquid to escape slowly, like a leaky faucet that drips water.
一个形容词，意思是某物有一个小孔或裂缝，允许液体慢慢逸出，就像一个滴水的漏水水龙头。
faucet
A noun for a device in sinks or baths that controls the flow of water; in American English, it's called a faucet, while in British English it's a tap.
一个用于控制水槽或浴缸中水流装置的名词；在美式英语中称为faucet，而在英式英语中称为tap。
persistent
An adjective describing something that continues happening over a long time without stopping, like a persistent problem that doesn't go away easily.
一个描述某事在很长时间内持续发生而不停止的形容词，比如一个不容易消失的持久问题。
dripping
The present participle of 'drip,' meaning water falling in small drops; useful for describing leaks in home repairs.
'drip' 的现在分词，意为水以小滴形式落下；用于描述房屋维修中的泄漏很有用。
washer
A noun in plumbing context for a small rubber or plastic ring that seals the faucet to prevent leaks; it's a common part that wears out over time.
管道语境中用于密封水龙头的橡胶或塑料小环，以防止漏水的名词；它是随时间磨损的常见部件。
corroded
An adjective meaning damaged by rust or chemical wear, often used for metal parts in pipes or valves that cause leaks.
一个形容词，意思是因锈蚀或化学磨损而损坏，通常用于管道或阀门中的金属部件，导致泄漏。
estimate
A noun for an approximate calculation of cost or time for a job, like a repair estimate from a plumber; professionals use this to give clients an idea before starting.
一个名词，表示对一项工作的成本或时间的近似计算，例如水管工的修理估价；专业人士使用它在开始前给客户一个想法。
availability
A noun meaning the time when someone or something is free to be used, like checking a plumber's availability for a service visit.
一个名词，意思是某人或某物可以被使用的时间，比如检查水管工的服务访问可用性。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
I'm calling about a leaky faucet.
This is a simple way to introduce a problem when calling for help; use it to start a conversation about a specific issue, with 'about' linking the call to the topic.
这是打电话求助时介绍问题的一种简单方式；用它来开始关于特定问题的对话，'about' 将电话与主题联系起来。
It's been dripping for about a week now, and it seems to be getting worse.
This sentence describes the duration and progression of a problem using present perfect continuous 'has been dripping' for ongoing actions, and 'getting worse' to show change; useful for explaining symptoms to a service provider.
这个句子使用现在完成进行时“has been dripping”来描述问题的持续时间和进展，以表示正在进行的动作，并用“getting worse”来显示变化；这对于向服务提供者解释症状很有用。
Is it a constant drip, or does it only leak when you turn it on?
A question using 'or' to offer choices for clarification; the present simple 'does it leak' asks about habits or conditions; great for professionals gathering details about a home issue.
一个使用‘or’来提供选择以澄清的选择题；现在简单时‘does it leak’询问习惯或条件；对于收集家庭问题细节的专业人士来说很棒。
That usually points to a worn-out washer or a corroded valve.
This uses 'points to' idiomatically to indicate a likely cause; 'worn-out' means damaged from use; helpful for diagnosing common problems and explaining to customers.
这使用了 'points to' 的惯用语来表示可能的原因；'worn-out' 意思是因使用而损坏；有助于诊断常见问题并向客户解释。
Could you tell me your address so I can give you an estimate for the repair?
A polite request with 'could you' for asking information, followed by 'so' to explain purpose; 'give you an estimate' is a common phrase in service calls; use this when needing details to provide quotes.
使用'could you'的礼貌请求，用于询问信息，后面用'so'解释目的；'give you an estimate'是服务电话中的常用短语；当需要细节来提供报价时使用这个。
For a standard faucet repair like this, it typically runs between $90 and $150.
This gives a cost range using 'runs between' for prices and 'typically' for usual cases; 'like this' refers to the described situation; practical for quoting services in home improvement discussions.
这提供了使用 'runs between' 表示价格范围和 'typically' 表示通常情况的成本范围；'like this' 指的是描述的情况；在家居改善讨论中引用服务报价很实用。
Does tomorrow afternoon work for you?
A yes/no question with 'does...work for you' to check if a time is convenient; simple present for future arrangements; commonly used when scheduling appointments or services.
一个使用 'does...work for you' 的是非问题，用来检查时间是否方便；使用简单现在时表示未来安排；在安排预约或服务时常用。