地道美语
A: Ok, let’s go through this one more time. I don’t want anymore ruined or dyed blouses!

B: I know, I know. OK, so I have to separate the colors from the whites and put them in this strange looking contraption so called washing machine.

A: Right. You have to turn it on and program it depending on what type of clothes you are washing. For example for delicates, you should set a shorter washing cycle. Also, be sure to use fabric softener and this detergent when washing.

B: So complicated! Ok, what about this red wine stain? How do I get it out?

A: Since this is a white t-shirt, you can just pour a little bit of bleach on it and it will do the trick.

B: Cool. Then I can just throw everything in the dryer for an hour and it’s all set right?

A: No! Since you are washing delicates and cotton, you should set the dryer to medium heat and for twenty minutes.

B: You know what? I’ll just have everything dry cleaned.

【文章大意】
对话围绕染衣服进行,如何染色和用相关设备。
词汇注释 .
dye vt.染色
She dyed her hair black.
她把头发染黑了。

contraption n.机器
do the trick 完成预定的工作

all set准备就绪
Our plans for the trip are all set.
我们旅行的准备工作都做好了。

dry clean 干洗
Can they dry clean my suit and clean my fur coat?
他们能不能干洗我的西服,给皮衣做清洁呢?
【拓展词汇】
laundry n.洗衣店(房)

iron vt. 熨平（衣服）
Would you like me to iron your trousers for you?
要我帮你烫一烫裤子吗?

starch vt. 给 ... 上浆

clothesline n. 晾衣绳

clothes hamper 脏衣箱