售房英语对话-Preparing to Move Out(2)

A: I was wondering if you had any useful suggestions for how to prepare for our moving day
B: Make a prioritized list of what needs to be done and when. Many things can be done ahead of time.
A: Can you give me some suggestions for my list?
B: Many people have a garage sale to avoid moving things that they no longer use.
A: That would certainly cut down on the price of moving.
B: Make sure that you take the time to schedule your moving van.
A: Would it be okay to get a head start on my packing?
B: Begin by packing things that you don’t frequently¹ need. Save only a few things until right before your moving date.
A: When should I have my utilities² shut off?
B: It is best for you and the new owners to coordinate³ the transfer⁴ of the utilities and what needs to be turned off and on.
 

1 frequently   

adv.常常，屡次，经常地，频繁地

参考例句：

• Please write to me frequently.请经常给我来信。
• I like that you should call on me frequently.我喜欢你经常来拜访我。

2 utilities   

n.[经济学]效用（ utility的名词复数 ）；实用；公用事业；神庙逃亡游戏中的一次性道具

参考例句：

• the administration of public utilities 公共事业的管理
• Phase II requires utilities to reduce emissions by an additional fifty percent. 第二阶段要求排放再减少50％。 来自英汉非文学 - 环境法 - 环境法

3 coordinate   

adj.同等的，协调的；n.同等者；vt.协作，协调

参考例句：

• You must coordinate what you said with what you did.你必须使你的言行一致。
• Maybe we can coordinate the relation of them.或许我们可以调和他们之间的关系。

4 transfer   

n. 迁移, 移动, 换车; v. 转移, 调转, 调任

参考例句：

• He has been kicking against this transfer for weeks. 几周以来他一直反对这次调动。
• I intend to transfer the property to my son. 我想把这笔财产转给我儿子。