搬家
Moving House
在国外搬家,联系搬家公司、处理水电网设置和地址变更本场景包含 19 句对话,2 条练习路径,帮你练熟和搬家公司/物业的真实交流。19 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths — practice with 搬家公司/物业.
对话预览 · Dialogue Preview
联系搬家公司 · Hiring Movers
basicHi, I'm moving from a one-bedroom apartment to a new place across town next Saturday. Can I get a quote?
你好,我下周六要从一居室公寓搬到城对面的新地方。能报个价吗?
Sure! A one-bedroom local move is typically $400 to $600, depending on the amount of stuff and whether there are stairs or an elevator. How much furniture do you have? Any heavy items like a piano or a safe?
好的!一居室本地搬家通常400到600美元,取决于东西多少和有没有楼梯或电梯。你有多少家具?有钢琴或保险箱这类重物吗?
It's a moderate amount — a bed, a desk, a couch, about 15 boxes, and some kitchen stuff. Both places have elevators. No heavy specialty items.
东西适中——一张床、一张桌子、一个沙发、大约15个箱子和一些厨房用品。两边都有电梯。没有特别重的物品。
For that, I'd estimate around $450 — that includes two movers and a truck for about 4 hours. We charge $120 per hour after the first 3 hours. The price includes basic insurance coverage. Do you need packing materials — boxes, tape, bubble wrap?
这样的话,大概450美元——包括两个搬家工人和一辆卡车,大约4小时。超过前3小时后每小时120美元。价格包含基本保险。你需要打包材料吗——纸箱、胶带、气泡膜?
I'll take some boxes and tape. What time can you start on Saturday?
我要一些纸箱和胶带。周六几点能开始?
We can start as early as 8 AM. Morning slots are popular, so I'd recommend booking now. A $100 deposit secures your spot — the rest is due when the job is done. We accept cash, card, or Venmo.
最早早上8点可以开始。早上的时段很抢手,建议现在预约。100美元定金保留名额——剩余的搬完付。我们接受现金、刷卡或Venmo。
💡 Venmo是美国流行的支付APP,类似微信支付。
8 AM works. What about tipping the movers? What's the standard?
8点可以。搬家工人要给小费吗?一般给多少?
💡 在美国服务业给小费是常识,搬家公司也不例外。
Tips aren't required but always appreciated. The standard is about $20 to $30 per mover for a half-day job. If they handle your stuff with care and finish on time, a little extra goes a long way. We'll send a confirmation email with all the details.
小费不是必须的但总是很感激。一般半天的活给每个工人20到30美元。如果他们搬东西很小心又准时完成,多给一点他们会很开心。我们会发一封确认邮件包含所有细节。
💡 在美国,给搬家工人小费是常见的礼貌做法。一般每人$20-30,如果活特别辛苦或有很多楼梯可以多给。
Great, I'll book it now. Thanks for the clear pricing!
好的,我现在预约。谢谢清晰的报价!
水电网设置 · Setting Up Utilities
intermediateHi, I just moved to a new apartment and I need to set up electricity. How do I get started?
你好,我刚搬到新公寓,需要开通电。怎么办理?
Welcome to your new home! I can set that up for you. I'll need your new address, your full name, a phone number, and the date you'd like service to start. Do you want to start today?
欢迎搬新家!我可以帮你办理。我需要你的新地址、全名、电话号码和你想开始用电的日期。你想从今天开始吗?
Yes, starting today please. Do I need a deposit? I'm new to the area and don't have a local credit history.
是的,今天开始。需要交押金吗?我是新来的,没有本地信用记录。
💡 在美国,新移民或没有信用记录的人在开通水电网时常被要求支付押金。
Without local credit history, there is a $200 deposit — it's refunded after 12 months of on-time payments. You can pay it now by card. Your service will be activated within 2 hours. We'll also set up an online account so you can track your usage and pay bills.
没有本地信用记录的话需要200美元押金——按时付款12个月后退还。现在可以刷卡付。2小时内开通。我们还会设置一个在线账户,你可以查看用电量和付账单。
Okay, I'll pay the deposit. Now, I also need to set up internet. Do you know which providers service this area?
好的,我付押金。另外我还需要开通网络。你知道这个区域有哪些运营商吗?
The main providers in your area are Comcast and AT&T. Your building might also have fiber — check with your building management. They can usually tell you which provider has the best connection there.
你那个区域的主要运营商是Comcast和AT&T。你的楼可能也有光纤——问一下物业。他们通常能告诉你哪家在那里信号最好。
Thanks. One more thing — do I need to update my address with the post office so my mail gets forwarded?
谢谢。还有一件事——我需要去邮局更新地址让邮件转寄吗?
💡 美国邮件服务很重要,搬家需主动更新地址
Yes, definitely! You can do it online at USPS.com — it's called 'Change of Address.' There's a small $1.10 identity verification fee. They'll forward your mail from the old address to the new one for up to 12 months.
是的,一定要!你可以在USPS.com上办——叫「地址变更」。有1.10美元的身份验证费。他们会把旧地址的邮件转寄到新地址,最多12个月。
💡 在美国搬家后一定要办邮件转寄(mail forwarding),否则重要信件如银行账单、税务文件等可能丢失。在USPS网站几分钟就能办好。
Super helpful! I'll do that right away. Thanks for walking me through everything.
太有帮助了!我马上去办。谢谢你帮我理清一切。
You're welcome! Moving is a lot to handle, but you're off to a great start. Your electricity will be on shortly. If you have any issues, our support line is available 24/7. Welcome to the neighborhood!
不客气!搬家要处理的事很多,但你开了个好头。电很快就会通了。如果有任何问题,我们的客服热线24小时在线。欢迎加入新社区!
💡 “Welcome to your new community!” 是一种很友善、常见的美国式告别语,特别是服务人员对新搬
关键短语 · Key Phrases
get a quote
报价
local move
本地搬家
depending on
取决于
heavy items
重物
estimate
估价
per hour
每小时
insurance coverage
保险覆盖
packing materials
打包材料
bubble wrap
气泡膜
morning slots
早上的时段
deposit
定金
secures your spot
保留名额
文化注释 · Cultural Notes
- •Venmo是美国流行的支付APP,类似微信支付。
- •在美国服务业给小费是常识,搬家公司也不例外。
- •在美国,给搬家工人小费是常见的礼貌做法。一般每人$20-30,如果活特别辛苦或有很多楼梯可以多给。
- •在美国,新移民或没有信用记录的人在开通水电网时常被要求支付押金。
- •美国邮件服务很重要,搬家需主动更新地址
- •在美国搬家后一定要办邮件转寄(mail forwarding),否则重要信件如银行账单、税务文件等可能丢失。在USPS网站几分钟就能办好。
- •“Welcome to your new community!” 是一种很友善、常见的美国式告别语,特别是服务人员对新搬
如何练习 · How to practice
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