地道英语对话：Visitors and Extra Tenants(3)

A: What about roommates in my apartment?
B: You may have one roommate, but their name must appear on the lease¹.
A: Can I have someone visit me for a short period of time?
B: We understand that a family member or friend may visit from time to time. Just make sure that they are not moving in with you.
A: How many days could a friend stay without it being a problem?
B: You cannot have an extra tenant² for over a week, unless we give you special permission.
A: Will I be charged extra money for having roommates or visitors?
B: A roommate or a short-term³ guest would not cost you anything extra.
A: Can my family and friends use the facilities when they visit me?
B: Your guests may not use the facilities unless you are with them.

 

1 lease   

n.租约，租期，租；v.出租，租出，租得

参考例句：

• When does the lease of the house run out?这房子的租约何时到期？
• He signed the lease yesterday.昨天他在租约上签了字。

2 tenant   

n.承租人；房客；佃户；v.租借，租用

参考例句：

• The tenant was dispossessed for not paying his rent.那名房客因未付房租而被赶走。
• The tenant is responsible for all repairs to the building.租户负责对房屋的所有修理。

3 short-term   

adj.短期的

参考例句：

• The short-term training class has been run three times.短训班办了三期。
• For this they are running short-term courses and evening classes.为此，他们办了短训班和夜校。