地道英语对话：Fixing Problem(2)

A: I have an issue.
B: What’s going on?
A: There is a leaking pipe in my wall.
B: Is there any water damage?
A: There is mildew¹.
B: I’ll go to your apartment tomorrow to fix the pipe.
A: Why can’t I call someone to fix it today?
B: I’ll just do it myself.
A: I need it done today.
B: You’re right about that.
A: Are you okay with me calling a plumber²?
B: That’s fine.
 

1 mildew   

n.发霉；v.（使）发霉

参考例句：

• The interior was dark and smelled of mildew.里面光线很暗，霉味扑鼻。
• Mildew may form in this weather.这种天气有可能发霉。

2 plumber   

n.(装修水管的)管子工

参考例句：

• Have you asked the plumber to come and look at the leaking pipe?你叫管道工来检查漏水的管子了吗？
• The plumber screwed up the tap by means of a spanner.管子工用板手把龙头旋紧。