卖房英语对话-Fixing Up the Exterior(1)

A: Can you help me figure out some inexpensive ways to fix up the exterior¹ of my home?
B: Like the interior, the number one thing you can do is to repaint the outside of your home if it needs it.
A: What do you think of the landscaping?
B: Your lawn looks really good. Perhaps you could get some timers installed for your sprinklers.
A: How about adding some flowers or something?
B: Colorful flowers are always a nice addition to a yard to add curb² appeal.
A: What about fixing up the backyard?
B: Make sure the lawn is well trimmed and the bushes are cut back.
A: Can you think of any more overall suggestions for the exterior?
B: Wash all of the windows inside and out.
 

1 exterior   

adj.外部的，外在的；表面的

参考例句：

• The seed has a hard exterior covering.这种子外壳很硬。
• We are painting the exterior wall of the house.我们正在给房子的外墙涂漆。

2 curb   

n.场外证券市场，场外交易；vt.制止，抑制

参考例句：

• I could not curb my anger.我按捺不住我的愤怒。
• You must curb your daughter when you are in church.你在教堂时必须管住你的女儿。