地道英语对话：Security Deposit(1)

A: Yes, this is John Smith.
B: John, this is Terry Evans. I called to tell you I have good news.
A: Great, what is it?
B: The owner has approved your rental¹ application. He enjoyed talking to you.
A: That's great. He seemed like a really nice guy.
B: Now, before you can move in, you need to pay some fees.
A: Fees, what kind of fees?
B: You know. First and last month's rent and security deposit².
A: Oh, those fees!
B: First and last is $2,500, and the deposit is $1,000. Just send me a check for $3,500.
A: No problem, what's your address?
B: Send it to 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107.
A: So, when can I move in?
B: The first of next month. Just stop by my office and pick up your keys.
A: Very good! Let me have your phone number.
B: Sure. It's 626-555-3000.
 

1 rental   

n.租赁，出租，出租业

参考例句：

• The yearly rental of her house is 2400 yuan.她这房子年租金是2400元。
• We can organise car rental from Chicago O'Hare Airport.我们可以安排提供从芝加哥奥黑尔机场出发的租车服务。

2 deposit   

n.定金，存款，矿藏；vt.使沉淀，寄存，储蓄

参考例句：

• There is too much deposit in a bottle of wine.酒瓶里有太多的沉淀物。
• The hotel requires a deposit for all advance bookings.旅馆规定凡预订房间都要先付订金。