英语情景对话-Going to an Open House with a Friend(1)

A: Hey, let’s pull over and look at that house over there.
B: Yes, that looks great! Is it on our Open House list?
A: Yes, it is on our list.
B: Well, it looks great from the curb¹. Let’s go on inside.
A: Let’s sign the registry. The realtor looks kind of busy right now.
B: OK, let’s go check out the kitchen next.
A: Oh look, they have some refreshments² in here.
B: Make sure that you pick up a flyer with the information about the home.
A: Does it say how much they are asking for this house?
B: Yes, it seems to have been discounted from two hundred and thirty-five thousand to two hundred and twenty-five thousand

1 curb   

n.场外证券市场，场外交易；vt.制止，抑制

参考例句：

• I could not curb my anger.我按捺不住我的愤怒。
• You must curb your daughter when you are in church.你在教堂时必须管住你的女儿。

2 refreshments   

n.点心,便餐;(会议后的)简单茶点招 待

参考例句：

• We have to make a small charge for refreshments. 我们得收取少量茶点费。
• Light refreshments will be served during the break. 中间休息时有点心供应。