社交生活篇：押金（5）

A: Yes, this is John Smith. How may I help you?

B: Hello, John. Terry Evans here. I'm happy to give you some good news.

A: Great shoot.

B: The apartment owner likes you. He has approved your rental¹ application.

A: Oh, thank you--that's the news I was hoping to hear!

B: Before you move in, of course, you have to pay some fees.

A: Fees, I'm confused. What fees are you talking about?

B: You know, the security² deposit³, and the first and last month's rent.

A: Oh, I got it. I thought you were talking about something else.

B: Just send me a check for $3,500. That's the deposit of $1,000, plus $2,500 for rent.

A: Just give me your address, and I'll mail the check today.

B: You can send it to 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107.

A: So, when can I start packing? When can I move in?

B: Your rent will start on the first, so move in then. Stop by here for your keys.

A: Very good! Now all I need is your phone number.

B: Call my office anytime at 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 security   

n.安全，安全感；防护措施；保证(金)，抵押(品)；债券，证券

参考例句：

• A security guard brought him down with a flying tackle.一名保安人员飞身把他抱倒。
• There was tight security at the airport when the President's plane landed.总统的专机降落时，机场的保安措施很严密。

3 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。