◉ 364 Hiring Help
A:Can you help me write a newspaper ad?
B:Sure, what are you looking to buy or sell?
A:Actually, I want to hire someone to help me around the house.
B:Oh, you want to get a maid?
A:Well, I think it’s better if you call her a cleaning lady or domestic help.
4893B:Ok, so what do you want her to do? [hər]
4894A:Well, let’s see. I wanther to come in three times a week for a couple of hours to clean the kitchen, bathroom and maybe do some cooking.
B:Got it. And how much do you offer per month?
4896A:I would pay her hourly, I don’t know what the going rate is though.
4897B:I know for sure it’s more than minimum wage but maybe you should just negotiate with the person that answers the ad.
4898A:Great! Thanks for your help!
domestic 美: [dəˈmestɪk] 英: [də'mestɪk]
n.佣人;家佣;家庭纠纷;家庭矛盾 adj.本国的;国内的
going rate 现行汇率 ; 现行汇率
minimum wage 最低工资 /ˌmɪnɪməm ˈweɪdʒ/
negotiate with 与谈判 ; 就进行交涉 [nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt]