地道英语对话：Potential Roommate(3)

A: Hi, this is Albert.
B: Hi, my name is Jack¹. You called about a room for rent. Are you still interested?
A: Yes, more than you know.
B: I don't mean to pry², but could I ask you a couple of questions?
A: Ask away.
B: I don't want us to be roommates who don't get along.
A: Yes, we must get along if we are going to be roommates.
B: Is partying one of your priorities?
A: I'm a student. I don't have time to party.
B: Very good. Now, do you clean up after yourself?
A: I clean up my own mess, and I expect others to do so, too.
B: What time do you usually hit the sack?
A: Occasionally, I stay up late if there's a big test the next day.
B: What about smoking?
A: If I ever get elected President, I will ban smoking nationwide.
B: Very good. Now, would you like to ask me anything?
A: Yes, I have one question. Do I have to park in the street?
B: I'm sorry. Yes, you have to park your car in the street.
A: I hate street parking, but I need the apartment now.
B: Very good. Just call me when you're ready to move your stuff over here.
A: How about if I come over tomorrow afternoon?
B: Just ring the doorbell. I'll be here all day.
 

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 pry   

vi.窥(刺)探，打听；vt.撬动(开，起)

参考例句：

• He's always ready to pry into other people's business.他总爱探听别人的事。
• We use an iron bar to pry open the box.我们用铁棍撬开箱子。