地道英语对话：Potential Roommate(2)

A: Hello. You've reached Albert.
B: I'm Jack¹. Are you still interested in renting a room?
A: Yes, very much so.
B: Would it be all right if I asked you some questions?
A: Fire away.
B: I just want to make sure that we are compatible².
A: That's a good idea. We need to get along.
B: Do you like to party?
A: I don't party, and I don't like people who do.
B: Great! Now, are you a neat person, or do you leave trash all over?
A: One of my mottoes is to clean as you go.
B: Do you sleep in or rise early?
A: I go to bed early, and I get up early.
B: And last, are you a smoker³?
A: I can't stand cigarette smoke.
B: Excellent. Now, do you have any questions for me?
A: Only one. Where can I park my car?
B: I hate to tell you, but it's street parking.
A: I don't like it, but I need an apartment now, so I'll take it.
B: Great! Give me a call, and I'll help you move your stuff in.
A: Will tomorrow be okay with you?
B: That sounds good. I'll see you tomorrow.
 

1 jack   

n.插座，千斤顶，男人；v.抬起，提醒，扛举；n.（Jake）杰克

参考例句：

• I am looking for the headphone jack.我正在找寻头戴式耳机插孔。
• He lifted the car with a jack to change the flat tyre.他用千斤顶把车顶起来换下瘪轮胎。

2 compatible   

adj.兼容的；能和睦相处的，合得来的

参考例句：

• You should choose a roommate more compatible to your tastes.你应该挑个和你意气更相投的人同住一室。
• Health and hard work are compatible.健康与努力工作是一致的。

3 smoker   

n.吸烟者，吸烟车厢，吸烟室

参考例句：

• His wife dislikes him to be a smoker.他妻子不喜欢他当烟民。
• He is a moderate smoker.他是一个有节制的烟民。