社交生活篇：垃圾处理问题(2)

A: We would like you to stop by again so we can show you some more problems that have come up with our apartment.

B: I am kind of busy right now, but maybe later next week I could stop by.

A: We sent you an e-mail the first week we moved in; it listed the problems we found.

B: What problems did you find?

A: The roof leaks when it rains, there is mold¹ on the bedroom walls, and the dishwasher doesn’t work.

B: I don’t really consider any of that to be my responsibility. You can fix those things yourself.

A: Maintaining² basic health and safety standards is your responsibility.

B: I am maintaining the building. You are way too picky!

A: Unfortunately, you won’t be getting a rent check unless these problems are fixed³ by Friday.

B: You wouldn’t dare do that!

1 mold   

n.模子，模型，铸模；vt.造型，浇涛

参考例句：

• Too often we try to mold our children into something they do not wish to be.我们常常试图把孩子塑造成他们自己不想成为的样子。
• Try to compact the sand into the mold.设法把这沙土堆积到模子里。

2 maintaining   

保持( maintain的现在分词 )； 保养； 坚持； 保卫

参考例句：

• We all have an interest in maintaining the integrity of the ecosystem. 维持生态系统的完整是我们共同的利益。
• It's endless work maintaining the house in good repair. 要让房屋保持得很好是件干不完的活。

3 fixed   

adj.固定的，不变的，准备好的；(计算机)固定的

参考例句：

• Have you two fixed on a date for the wedding yet?你们俩选定婚期了吗？
• Once the aim is fixed,we should not change it arbitrarily.目标一旦确定，我们就不应该随意改变。