地道英语对话：Checking Smoke Detectors(2)

A: Hello, this is Betty.
B: Hello, Betty. This is Larry. How many smoke detectors¹ are on your ceiling?
A: I have two smoke detectors.
B: Do you have fresh batteries in both of them?
A: Both batteries are pretty fresh.
B: Very good. I have to come by there and check out all the detectors.
A: Very good, when do you think you'll be coming over?
B: I'll be by on Thursday at noon. You don't have to be there.
A: I won't be home. Just remember to lock my door, okay?
B: You won't even know that I've been there.
 

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探测器( detector的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• The report advocated that all buildings be fitted with smoke detectors. 报告主张所有的建筑物都应安装烟火探测器。
• This is heady wine for experimenters using these neutrino detectors. 对于使用中微子探测器的实验工作者，这是令人兴奋的美酒。 来自英汉非文学 - 科技