EP 0133Daily Life
Doing Laundry
Ok, let’s go through this one more time. I don’t want anymore ruined or dyed blouses!
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.
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.
So complicated! Ok, what about this red wine stain? How do I get it out?
Since this is a white t-shirt, you can just pour a little bit of bleach on it and it will do the trick.
Cool. Then I can just throw everything in the dryer for an hour and its all set right?
No! Since you are washing delicates and cotton, you should set the dryer to medium heat and for twenty minutes.
You know what? I’ll just have everything dry cleaned.
核心词汇
dyeprinciple verb, past simple
to change the color of (something, such as hair or clothing
contraptioncommon noun, singular
machine
do the trickphrase
accomplish the desired task
all setphrase
ready, prepared
dry cleanprinciple verb, past simple
a way to clean clothes without water.
拓展词汇
laundromatcommon noun, singular
place with washing machines and dryers, usually coin-operated and self-service
ironprinciple verb, present simple
To press and smooth clothes with a heated iron
starchprinciple verb, present simple
to stiffen clothes with a chemical compund
clotheslinecommon noun, singular
A cord, rope, or wire on which clothes may be hung to dry or air
clothes hamcommon
basket or space where
pernoun, singular
dirty clothes are put