社交生活篇：修理管道(2)

A: I have an issue.

B: What’s going on?

A: There is a leaking pipe in my wall.

B: Is there any water damage?

A: There is mildew¹.

B: I’ll go to your apartment tomorrow to fix the pipe.

A: Why can’t I call someone to fix it today?

B: I’ll just do it myself.

A: I need it done today.

B: You’re right about that.

A: Are you okay with me calling a plumber²?

B: That’s fine.

1 mildew   

n.发霉；v.（使）发霉

参考例句：

• The interior was dark and smelled of mildew.里面光线很暗，霉味扑鼻。
• Mildew may form in this weather.这种天气有可能发霉。

2 plumber   

n.(装修水管的)管子工

参考例句：

• Have you asked the plumber to come and look at the leaking pipe?你叫管道工来检查漏水的管子了吗？
• The plumber screwed up the tap by means of a spanner.管子工用板手把龙头旋紧。