A: Can you help me write a newspaper ad?
你能帮我写一个报纸广告吗?
B: Sure, what are you looking to buy or sell?
当然,我想买什么或者卖什么吗?
A: Actually, I want to hire someone to help me around the house.
当然了,我想雇个人帮我照看房子。
B: Oh, you want to get a maid?
哦,你想找个帮手吗?
A: Well, I think it's better if you call her a cleaning lady or domestic help.
嗯,我想你最好称呼她为一个清洁女工或者家政助理。
B: OK, so what do you want her to do?
好的,你想让她做什么呢?
A: Well, let's see. I want her to come in three times a week for a couple of hours to clean the kitchen, bathroom and maybe do some cooking.
嗯,让我想想。我想让她一周三次,每次三个小时帮我打扫厨房,卫生间,或者做些做些吃的。
B: Got it. And how much do you offer per month?
知道了。你一个月出多少钱呢?
A: I would pay her hourly, I don't know what the going rate is though.
我会按小时给他报酬的,我不知道该给多少合适。
B: I know for sure it's more than minimum wage but maybe you should just negotiate with the person that answers the ad.
我确切知道比最低工资要多,但是可能你需要和回应广告的人谈判。
A: Great! Thanks for your help!
太棒了,谢谢你的帮助!