弗吉尼亚:递给我那把螺丝刀,好吗?
Alonso:Don't tell me you're trying to fix that dryer yourself.
阿隆索:别告诉我你想自己修理那台烘干机。
We need to call in an authorized repairman or repairwoman.
我们需要打电话叫专业维修人员来。
Virginia:Do you have any idea what they'll charge?
弗吉尼亚:你觉得他们会收费吗?
Alonso:All right, then I'll call a handyman and see if he knows anything about fixing dryers.
阿隆索:好吧,那么我马上叫个能工巧匠过来看看他会不会捣鼓烘干机。
Virginia:If he doesn't, he might make matters worse.
弗吉尼亚:如果不会的话,他可能会让机器变得更糟。
I think it's just a matter of clearing a clog or replacing a worn component.
我认为只要清理堵塞或更换磨损的零件就可以。
Alonso:Yes, but which one?
阿隆索:的确如此,但哪里出现问题了呢?
We should just upgrade to a newer model.
我们应该升级到新的款式。
Virginia:This dryer does not need to be replaced.
弗吉尼亚:这台烘干机不需要更新换代。
It's not that old.
还没那么旧。
Alonso:But it's been on the fritz on and off for a year.
阿隆索:但它已经坏了1年了。
Virginia:I don't want to throw out a perfectly good appliance just because of a minor problem.
弗吉尼亚:我不想仅仅因为一个小问题就扔掉这样一台完美的机器。
Alonso:Well, this “minor problem” is the reason I had to walk to work in damp clothes this morning.
阿隆索:嗯,就是你口中的“小问题”使我今天早上不得不穿着湿衣服走路上班。
Virginia:That wasn't so bad, was it?
弗吉尼亚:没那么糟糕,是吗?
Alonso:In the middle of winter?!
阿隆索:在这冷天还不糟吗? !
You try walking with icicles in the most uncomfortable places!
你试试走在冰柱中最不舒服的地方的感觉!