地道英语对话：Poor Area Lighting(2)

A: Could I speak with the property manager about a problem I had last night?
B: I am the property manager. What was the problem that you experienced?
A: Have you noticed that the lighting¹ in the garage area is almost nonexistent?
B: Has this been a problem for you in the past?
A: I just moved here recently, so I really don’t know how long it has been like this.
B: Maybe some of the bulbs were burned out.
A: All I know it that it feels very unsafe out there at night.
B: Do you really think it is that unsafe to have a few dark patches here and there?
A: It is unsafe because a rapist could hide in there and attack women.
B: I will have the night manager look into it. Thank you for telling me about it.
 

1 lighting   

n.照明，光线的明暗，舞台灯光

参考例句：

• The gas lamp gradually lost ground to electric lighting.煤气灯逐渐为电灯所代替。
• The lighting in that restaurant is soft and romantic.那个餐馆照明柔和而且浪漫。