01 生活起居（8 / 15）

avent found a satisfactory apartment.

约翰：但是我还没有找到让我满意的房子。

hugh: what kind of house do you have in mind oh? there are many houses as you required nearby.

休：你到底想找一个什么样的房子？这附近有很多这样的房子啊。

john: i know. but the rental of the houses with furniture aric appliances is too high. i dont think they deserve that price.

约翰：我知道。但是带家具和电器的房子租金太贵了，我觉得不值那个价钱。

hugh: how much is the rent?

休：租金多少？

john: 2000 yuan per month.

约翰：一个月2000元。

hugh: hmmm…indeed a little high. but the houses downtown are always expensive.

休：嗯……确实有点贵。不过市区的房子一直都是很贵的。

notes

1. gh the roof（物价等）暴涨，飞涨；大声喧哗

2. payment [peim?nt] n. 支付，支付的款项；报偿，报应

3. me [m?:gid?] n. 按揭；抵押，抵押贷款；v. 抵押

4. oh 究竟，到底

小贴士

1. what kind of apartment do you have?

你们的公寓是什么样的？

2. id like to rent a studio or a one-bedroom apartment.

我想租一间小套房或是一室一厅的公寓。

3. could i take a look at it?

我可以看看吗？

也可以这样说：

may i have a look at it?