【租住公寓】保证金-Security Deposit

A: Yes, this is John Smith.

B: John, this is Terry Evans. I called to tell you I have good news.

A: Great, what is it?

B: The owner has approved your rental¹ application. He enjoyed talking to you.

A: That's great. He seemed like a really nice guy.

B: Now, before you can move in, you need to pay some fees.

A: Fees, what kind of fees?

B: You know. First and last month's rent and security deposit².

A: Oh, those fees!

B: First and last is $2,500, and the deposit is $1,000. Just send me a check for $3,500.

A: No problem, what's your address?

B: Send it to 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107.

A: So, when can I move in?

B: The first of next month. Just stop by my office and pick up your keys.

A: Very good! Let me have your phone number.

B: Sure. It's 626-555-3000.

1 rental   

n.租赁，出租，出租业

参考例句：

• The yearly rental of her house is 2400 yuan.她这房子年租金是2400元。
• We can organise car rental from Chicago O'Hare Airport.我们可以安排提供从芝加哥奥黑尔机场出发的租车服务。

2 deposit   

n.定金，存款，矿藏；vt.使沉淀，寄存，储蓄

参考例句：

• There is too much deposit in a bottle of wine.酒瓶里有太多的沉淀物。
• The hotel requires a deposit for all advance bookings.旅馆规定凡预订房间都要先付订金。