地道英语对话：Asking about the Neighborhood(1)

A: I wanted to ask you a few questions.
B: What about?
A: They are pertaining¹ to the neighborhood that the apartment is in.
B: Sure. What would you like to know?
A: What can you tell me about the neighborhood?
B: In all honesty², the neighborhood could be a little nicer.
A: What do you mean by that?
B: The neighborhood streets are a little dirty.
A: Is there anything else wrong with the neighborhood?
B: That’s just about it.
A: Well, hopefully the cleanliness problem will get better.
B: I hope so, too.
 

1 pertaining   

与…有关系的，附属…的，为…固有的(to)

参考例句：

• Living conditions are vastly different from those pertaining in their country of origin. 生活条件与他们祖国大不相同。
• The inspector was interested in everything pertaining to the school. 视察员对有关学校的一切都感兴趣。

2 honesty   

n.诚实，公正，正直

参考例句：

• I would never question his honesty.我绝不会怀疑他的诚实。
• All respect him for his honesty.他为人诚实，大家都尊敬他。