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481#
 楼主| 发表于 27-1-2023 10:00:36 | 只看该作者

1、Can anyone suggest a good Bulk Billing GP in the Wantirna area?
2、The clinic I go to has started charging a gap and it's not just a nominal amount.
3、Have heard really bad reviews about Wantirna Mall clinic. Is there a particular doctor you recommend?
4、Bad luck, everyone is not bulk billing anymore.
5、关怀和同情, care and empathy, 关怀与感同身受
      Your replies show a lack of care and empathy.
key words:
bulk billing                 全额报销     
a nominal amount      小数目
charge a gap             收取差额
bad review                差评
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482#
 楼主| 发表于 28-1-2023 10:14:38 | 只看该作者
1、Housing commission flats on the corner of Wick Rd and Buluff Rd are being demolished.
2、That's why there is so much hard rubbish as people moving out.
3、There will be a mix of government housing and private housing.
4、Will the people living there be back? I hope not, because they will trash that place once again.
5、贬低某人,put somebody down,    奚落某人,数落某人, 让别人觉得自己很愚蠢或不重要  
      How dare you so called people put these poor people down.
key words:
demolish                      拆除(建筑物)
trash                            n.废物;垃圾 vt.损坏;毁坏
housing                       住房统称
so called                      (表示不认同)所谓的;(指通常的称谓)所说的
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483#
 楼主| 发表于 29-1-2023 10:56:34 | 只看该作者
1、You should learn to show some empathy and compassion.
2、You people are pathetic.
3、I seriously have zero money at the moment.
4、情况就这样, It is what it is.   事实就是如此,情况就这样了,无法改变,还能怎么办
      I'm sorry. It is what it is.
5、If you so worried about them maybe do something about it instead of sitting there and commemting on my comment.
key words:
empathy and compassion     同情与怜悯
pathetic                             差劲的/可怜的/可悲的/不成功的/可悲的/不成功的

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484#
发表于 29-1-2023 13:08:46 | 只看该作者
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485#
 楼主| 发表于 30-1-2023 09:06:08 | 只看该作者
1、It sounds like you've problem with your antenna, rather than your TV.
2、They do charge an upfront inspection charge which is taken off the repair price if you go ahead.
3、Currently I'm employed with a bathroom renovation's company but working for myself outside work hours.
4、The company will reimburse my expenses.
5、自掏腰包 out of pocket          自掏腰包垫付的
      I can get my out-of-pocket money back.
key words:
rather than              而不是
inspection charge     检查费
upfront                    预付的
outside work hours   工作时间之外/非工作时间/工作时间之余
be employed with     受雇于
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486#
 楼主| 发表于 31-1-2023 09:31:16 | 只看该作者
1、I have a Volvo. Taken it to 5 plus different mechanics in and around Bayswater area.
2、不够专业  less than professional
     Terrible customer service, less than professional.
3、I finally found a mechanic who is so honest and does the job correctly, and a nice person to go with that too.
4、How does the customer service compare with your expectations?  much worse, as expected, much better?
5、Hope this helps.     希望有帮助/希望这有帮助
key words:
take it to the mechanic 去修车/带它去看机修工
in and around              某地及周边
mechanic                    机修工/技工
to go                          选择
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487#
发表于 31-1-2023 13:14:58 | 只看该作者
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488#
 楼主| 发表于 1-2-2023 13:15:00 | 只看该作者
1、稍微搜索一下, a little googling
      A little googling should find them.
2、They are efficient, clean, knowledgeable,and extremely cost competitive.               
3、Recommended to me by someone who works in the business.                                                                                                
4、Never tell them where you live either as they judge you on that.
5、I’ve seen plenty of cases where they change a $10 part charge over $1000 for it.
Key words:
extremely cost competitive        极具价格竞争力/极具成本竞争力
clear                                       守法的/无犯罪记录的/公平的/干净的
a $10 part                               一个10澳元的零件
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489#
 楼主| 发表于 2-2-2023 07:59:23 | 只看该作者
1、Not saying they are Volvo specialists, but Hughes are good.
2、I reckon I know exactly what you're talking about.
3、A skipped beat in gear change?  Happens occasionally and in particular if the AC is on?
4、I have experienced trying to be ripped off with tyre repairs and brake repairs.
5、占你便宜, take advantage of sb,          利用别人/占某人的便宜/有机可乘
     Try Burwood Auto - honest and reliable and won't take advantage of you because you are female.
key words:
not saying             不是说/没有说
gear change          变速杆
occassionally         偶尔
in particular           特别是
rip off                    敲竹杠, 漫天要价/坑骗 (撕去一块, 脱一层皮)
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490#
 楼主| 发表于 3-2-2023 10:47:13 | 只看该作者
1、If anyone has any appliances or furniture they would like to sell or give away, please let me know.
2、I have kitchen things if you're interested.
3、They are not new, but usable for a while.
4、We have an electric kettle, rice cooker and slow cooker that you are welcome to have.
5、欢迎来取 welcome to have, 欢迎拥有/随时来取
      I have an older dining table with eight chairs you are welcome to have.
key words:
appliance               家用电器
give away              赠送,特别是自己不要的东西
kitchen things         厨房用品
usable for a while   有得用用了/可以使用一段时间
slow cooker            电炖锅
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491#
 楼主| 发表于 4-2-2023 10:35:54 | 只看该作者
I note what I learnt about everyday and share with you.

1、I have a wall unit for $250. You can have if you like.
2、I have a three-seater couch and several floor rugs you can have if you like.
3、I have electric cables, power boards, and double adaptors you can have if you like.
4、I have a kitchen blender and an old microwave, it's hardly used.
5、锅碗瓢盆,  pots and pans, 炊事用具;炊具;坛坛罐罐
      I have some cooking pots and pans if you are interested.
key words:
wall unit              组合柜/吊柜/墙柜
power board        电源板/接线板

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492#
 楼主| 发表于 5-2-2023 10:35:20 | 只看该作者
1、Our cat got lost and went missing about last night just before 9pm.
2、We have searched everywhere, and he doesn't go out at night.
3、以泪洗面,be in tears, 泪流满面/流着泪/含着泪
      I am very stressed and worried and have been in tears all night.
4、We caught the cat on our footage with someone who appears to be a local appearance.
5、形影不离, be inseparable from, 不可分离的/分不开的
      Locky has never gone missing before and is inseparable from his brother who is inside by himself tonight.
key words:
get lost             迷路
go missing        失踪/不见了      
be in tears        泪流满面/以泪洗面/流着泪/含着泪
stressed           焦虑不安/有压力的/紧张的
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493#
 楼主| 发表于 6-2-2023 10:40:06 | 只看该作者
1、Eastern Health has a referral and are contacting you in regard to booking a procedure.
2、Please call us to arrange this booking or reply YES with an email address.
3、If you don't wish to attend and wish to be removed from the wait list, please respond REMOVE and a reason why.
4、You are also required to have a support person to collect and support you post your procedure.
5、下面干什么 what comes next, 下一步是什么,下一个是什么,接下来是什么
      What comes next?
key words:
referral                       转诊
in regard to sb/sth       关于
procedure                   手术   
collect                        接走
reply = respond           回复
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494#
 楼主| 发表于 7-2-2023 09:45:33 | 只看该作者
1、Breakfast is almost ready, some slices of toast with cheese on the side.
2、I can't wait till you invite me over for dinner.
3、I might not get up after eating all those foods.
4、A working bee might justify the dinner. What skill sets do you have?
5、常备不懈 keep sb on their toes 一刻不停忙碌着/时刻准备着/毫不忪懈
      I'm known for keeping tradies on their toes. No sleeping on my watch.
key words:
on the side          作为配菜/在旁边
can't wait till        迫不及待,等不及
get up                 站起来/起身/起床
be known for       因..闻名/以...知名
on my watch       在我的监视下/在我上班时/在我任上/在我掌控下
justify                 证明/表面xx是应该的/合理的      

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 楼主| 发表于 8-2-2023 09:24:12 | 只看该作者
1、Too massive foodies here.
2、I can also try to keep you all amused.
3、I get shy around others sometimes until I really get to know them.
4、I want to go on a diet.
5、真金白银, gold coin,     金币      
      I need gold coin donations. The cost of food, what's going on?
key words:
foodie                       美食家
amused                     好笑的/逗乐
keep you amused       逗你们开心/使你们被逗乐

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496#
 楼主| 发表于 9-2-2023 08:15:29 | 只看该作者
1、I'll never be skinny as I love eating too much.
2、The only thing we can do is to stock up with things that haven't gone up.
3、Things have a shelf life too.
4、I side with you.
5、未知世界, the rabbit hole, 不确定的世界/无底洞
      When Covid began I first went down the rabbit hole.
key words:
skinny               = very thin
stock up with     贮备/囤积xx  
go up              (价格、数量或水平)上涨,上升
shelf life            货架期/保存期/保质期
side with           支持/与站在同一边/抱同样的见解
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497#
 楼主| 发表于 10-2-2023 10:18:59 | 只看该作者
1、If anyone needing tree removal, I can save you money.
2、Free quotes locally, no obligation.
3、Computer services and retail.  Free quotations - no fix, no fee.
4、There is a discount on these things.
5、你猜怎么着, guess what     猜猜看
     Guess what,everything is buy one get one free.
key words:
save sb money            为你省钱/帮你省钱
quote = quotation        报价
no onligation               没有义务接受报价/不必非得,没有义务
no fix, no fee               修不好不要钱
buy one get one free    买一送一
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498#
 楼主| 发表于 11-2-2023 11:25:14 | 只看该作者
1、New legislation requires that pool fences are inspected and certified by a building inspector every four years.
2、Some parts of our shared fence are badly rotted. In a fencer's opinion the fence was too far gone.
3、I was not conviced and thought the handyman might be trying to upsell me.
4、The quote to repair the fence is more than double the quote to replace the fence.
5、有鉴于此, based on this  基于此
      Based on this I think that it would be a better option to replace the fence than to repair it.
key words:
certify                 颁发合格证书/认证
be rotted             腐烂
be too far gone    无可挽回/过于严重/离谱
handyman           手艺人
fencer                 篱笆匠
upsell                 追加销售/额外推销
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499#
 楼主| 发表于 12-2-2023 11:53:59 | 只看该作者
1、Dividing fences are joint property.
2、For residential properties, a sufficient dividing fence might be a 1.8 meters timber paling fence.
3、For rural properties, a sufficient dividing fence might be a wire and post fence.
4、You may also need to share the cost of more than just the fence itself.
5、取决于是否, depend on whether
      Fencing costs are shared equally between neighbours. but it will depend on whether one neighbour wants a different fence.
key words:
dividing fence                   分割用的围墙/围栏
timber paling fence           木板围墙/围栏
wire and post fence          铁丝木桩围栏
joint                  共同的/共享的/联合的
share                分摊/分享/共享/共有/合用
sufficient           足够的/满足要求的
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500#
 楼主| 发表于 13-2-2023 09:37:48 | 只看该作者
1、按照约定, as agreed 按商定
    If you and your neighbor can agree on where the rails and framing of the fence should face, then you can build as agreed.
2、It's a good idea to send the Fencing Notice to them by registered post so there is proof that they have received it.
3、Your neighbour has 30 days to respond from the day they receive the Fencing Notice.
4、If a neighbor doesn't respond to a Fencing Notice within 30 days, the fencing work can begin without their agreement.
5、You can take action in a court to recover their share of the costs.
key words:
framing               框架
as agreed            按照约定/按商定
registered post    挂号邮件/挂号信
recover               全额收回/追回/恢复/康复/痊愈
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501#
 楼主| 发表于 14-2-2023 08:16:31 | 只看该作者
1、History is a good teacher. When censorship occurs, domination is not far behind.
2、History is not written by who is right, but only by who is left.
3、I love the fact that little things can give me great positive energy about life.
4、Trump's false and misleading claims total 30000 over 4 years.
5、用心想想, let that sink in.  好好想想这件事/你品,你细品
      You should let that sink in.
key words:
be not far behind     不远处/后面不远处/紧随其后
be left                    剩下/被留下/活着的
positive energy        正能量
sink in                    终于被充分理解/终于被完全领悟
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502#
 楼主| 发表于 15-2-2023 08:29:00 | 只看该作者
1、I’m in an online meeting now and my son will be taking online class in the late afternoon.
2、My car battery is dead, and my phone battery is dead too.
3、The laptop isn't broken, the battery is dead. I'll be online in a moment.
4、Is anyone having internet issues? After last night heavy rain our internet is down.
5、相同处境 in the same boat 处于相同的倒霉境地
      Just wondering if anyone else is in the same boat?
key words:
online meeting      线上会议/在线会议
online class           网课
be online              上线/上网
be dead                没电了/用完了的/(因缺电)不运行的
be down               停机/停止运行
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503#
 楼主| 发表于 16-2-2023 09:06:28 | 只看该作者
1、My ring is real gold, and my bag is real leather.
2、I want to buy the gold (silver, wool, wood, leather) one.
3、This is buy one get one free.
4、There is a discount on these clothes.
5、不费吹灰之力 little effort  几乎不用力气
      I just stopped hearing news and really threw myself into an area which brings great joy with little effort.
key words:
real gold         真金
real leather     真皮
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504#
 楼主| 发表于 17-2-2023 11:10:55 | 只看该作者
1、You need to fill in each blank till fill out the form.
2、I'd like a double room with a lake view.
3、A cup of coffee costs five dollars, and you have to stand in line.
4、You should try that coffee,it's delicious.
5、多了一点, a little too much   有点多/有点太多
     It's delicious,but a little too much sugar.
key words:
fill in           强调的是填写空白的内容
fill out         强调的是完整的填写
room with lake view             湖景房
stand in line                        排队,wait in line
try                                     尝
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505#
 楼主| 发表于 18-2-2023 12:15:38 | 只看该作者
1、A man and his wife are having an argument in the morning over breakfast.
2、脱口而出 blurt out  说漏嘴
     The man blurts out, 'you know what? I don't love you anymore.'
3、赔礼道歉 make a mends  赔罪/将功补过/补救/负荆请罪   
     He goes off to work and thinks it over and decide to call his wife and make amends.
4、喘不过气  out of breath  上气不接下气/气喘吁吁
      He calls the house and the phone rings many times and then his wife finally answer the phone completely out of breath.
5、He says, I need to get a second opinion.
key words:
over                      在…期间  during sth
blurt  out               脱口而出/说漏嘴
go off to                动身前往
think it over           考虑再三/好好想想
make amends         赔礼道歉/赔罪/将功补过/补救/负荆请罪   
out of breath          喘不过气/上气不接下气/气喘吁吁
a second opinion    第二意见/别人意见/不同意见/另外意见
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 楼主| 发表于 19-2-2023 19:08:44 | 只看该作者
1、I went to the Kitchen to get some refreshments.
2、I bent down under the table to pick up the pen.
3、Shocked by this, I was trying to sit back up again and hit my head on the table.
4、Surprised by his boldness, she admitted that she like him.
5、满意的表情, A satisfied look
      With a satisfied look on his face, he said, good!
key words:
refreshment          饮料+点心/茶点/食物和饮料
bend down           弯下腰
pick up                 捡起来
sit up                   坐起来
shocked by            震惊于
surprised by          惊讶于
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 楼主| 发表于 20-2-2023 08:27:42 | 只看该作者
1、He showed up at 2 pm sharp.
2、喉咙哽塞, with a lump in her throat 哽咽
      Did Jim come by this afternoon? With a lump in her throat she answer: Jim did stop by for a few minutes this afternoon.
3、心里一惊, the heart skip a beat 心脏跳了一跳
      Her heart nearly skipped a beat when her husband asked her.
4、面无表情, poker face   不动声色,扑克脸
      Using her best poker face, 'yes', she replied.
5、Reminds me of a sign in front of a roadhouse: Liquor in the front, poker in the rear.
key words:
show up         出现/露面/到场   
come by         拜访/过来                     
stop by           顺便拜访/顺路探望, 顺路+短暂
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508#
 楼主| 发表于 21-2-2023 09:37:58 | 只看该作者
1、Please park in Anne Rd shop's carpark, a small block of shops with off road parking.
2、Happy belated birthday, Lucy.
3、These days she never put on makeup.
4、Thanks for your very encouraging words.
5、不知为何, for some reason   不知什么原因/出于某种原因
      I received your post at 4 pm Sunday afternoon, nothing on Sat for some reason.
key woeds:
off road parking        非道路停车/非路边停车
belated                     姗姗来迟/迟来的/晚出现的
put on makeup         化妆
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 楼主| 发表于 22-2-2023 12:06:39 | 只看该作者
1、Hot water charge is changing.
2、We've attached a letter about an upcoming change to your charge.
3、Please take a moment to read this important information.
4、You may notice some small changes because we're upgrading our systems and processes.
5、随时通知, keep sb in the loop   在消息圈内/信息范围之内/在决策圈内/让你得到最新资讯
     There's nothing you need to do. We just wanted to keep you in the loop.
key words:
upcoming                   即将到来的/即将发生
upgrade                     升级
take a moment           花点时间
system and process     系统和流程
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510#
 楼主| 发表于 24-2-2023 10:38:11 | 只看该作者
1、Say Hi to everyone that you walk past.
2、It makes you and the receiver of your Hi happy.
3、In the past, this was the norm. What'd happened to us?
4、The above mentioned attends this practice.
5、只见树木,不见森林 not see the forest for the trees  过于注重细节,忽视整体/一叶障目/因小失大
     We couldn't see the forest for the trees.
key words:
walk past      走过/路过/经过
in the past     在过去/以前
norm            常态/正常行为
practice        实际活动
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