地道英语对话：Talking about Apartment Upgrades(2)

A: This apartment is great, but could I upgrade¹ a few things?
B: What are you unhappy with?
A: I want to have a different color carpet.
B: If you agree to pay more money, you could upgrade the carpet.
A: Would it cost a lot more?
B: It could be as little as 2 dollars or as much as 10 dollars more per square yard.
A: I was also wondering if it would be possible to pick a different paint color.
B: Bring me a paint sample to look at, and I will consider it.
A: When can you finish with the new carpet and paint?
B: Your new apartment can be recarpeted and repainted by next Tuesday.
 

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vt.提高，加强，改善；n.提高，改善

参考例句：

• We need to upgrade the status of teachers.我们需要提升老师的地位。
• To upgrade a clerk to manager.将办事员提升为经理。