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叫水管工 — Calling a Plumber
水管漏水、下水道堵塞等问题,联系水管工上门维修 This scene includes 17 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 水管工.
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Clogged Drain · 下水道堵了
basicHi, my kitchen sink is completely clogged. Water won't drain at all.
你好,我厨房水槽完全堵了,水一点都排不下去。
Sorry to hear that. Have you tried using a plunger or any drain cleaner?
很遗憾。你试过用皮搋子或通下水道的清洁剂吗?
Yes, I tried both but nothing worked. I think there might be a grease buildup.
都试过了,没用。我觉得可能是油脂堆积。
💡 'grease buildup' 是厨房下水道堵塞的常见原因,在美国不建议往水槽倒油脂。
Sounds like you need a professional snaking. We charge $150 for a standard drain clearing. Can someone be home between 2 and 4 PM today?
听起来需要专业疏通。标准管道疏通收费150美元。今天下午2到4点家里能有人吗?
Yes, I'll be here. Is the $150 a flat rate or could it be more?
在的。150美元是固定价还是可能更多?
That's our flat rate for a standard clearing. If there's a deeper issue like a broken pipe, we'll diagnose it first and give you a quote before doing any extra work.
这是标准疏通的固定价。如果有更深层的问题比如管道破裂,我们会先诊断,给你报价后再做额外工作。
Okay, that sounds fair. Please send someone over.
好的,听起来合理。请派人过来吧。
You're all set. Our plumber will text you when he's on his way. Please make sure the area under the sink is clear.
安排好了。水管工出发时会发短信给你。请提前清理水槽下方的空间。
Leaky Faucet · 水龙头漏水
intermediateThanks for coming. The bathroom faucet has been dripping nonstop for a week.
谢谢你来。浴室水龙头滴了一个星期了。
Let me check it out. Yeah, the washer is worn out. That's causing the drip. It's a simple replacement.
我看看。是的,垫圈磨损了,所以漏水。换一个就好。
Oh good, so it's not a big deal?
太好了,不是大问题吧?
Not at all. But I also noticed the faucet itself is pretty old. You might want to consider replacing the whole unit. A new one would be more water-efficient.
完全不是。不过我注意到水龙头本身也很旧了。你可以考虑整个换掉。新的更节水。
What would a new faucet run me, parts and labor?
换新的水龙头加上人工,大概多少钱?
💡 'What would it run me' 是口语表达,意思是 '大概多少钱'。
A decent faucet is around $80 to $150. With labor, you're looking at maybe $200 to $300 total. But if you just want the washer replaced, that's $60 including the part.
一个不错的水龙头80到150美元。加上人工,总共大概200到300美元。如果只换垫圈,包含零件60美元。
Let's just do the washer for now. Maybe I'll upgrade the faucet later.
先换垫圈吧。水龙头以后再说。
Sure thing. I have the part in my truck. Give me about 20 minutes and you'll be all set.
没问题。零件在我车上。大概20分钟就好。
Appreciate it. Can I get a receipt when you're done?
谢谢。做完后能给我开个收据吗?
Key Phrases · 关键短语
plunger
皮搋子/吸盘
drain cleaner
管道疏通剂
snaking
用蛇形管疏通
drain clearing
管道疏通
flat rate
固定价格
diagnose
诊断
quote
报价
on his way
在路上
make sure the area is clear
清理好那个区域
washer
垫圈
worn out
磨损了
water-efficient
节水的
Cultural Notes · 文化注释
- •'grease buildup' 是厨房下水道堵塞的常见原因,在美国不建议往水槽倒油脂。
- •'What would it run me' 是口语表达,意思是 '大概多少钱'。
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