1.remodel 改变……结构（形状）
to change the shape, structure, or appearance of something, especially a building.
eg. The house was remodelled by its present owner.现在的房主改建了这座房子。
syn. renovation
renovate. to repair a building or old furniture so that it is in good condition again.修复，整修，翻新
eg. The hotel has been renovated and redecorated.酒店已经翻新，并重新装饰。
building in need of renovation.需要重新装修的大楼。
2.revamp 修改，翻新，改进；
to change something in order to improve it and make it seem more modern.
eg. Many older campanies are revamping their image.很多老牌公司都在改善公司形象。
3.set back1.使推迟，使耽误，延误。
eg. It has set us back in many respects that I'm not sure how long it will take for us to catch up.这已经在多方面给我们造成了延误，我都无法确定我们要花费多长时间才能赶上。
2.使花费，使破费。
If something set you back a certain amount of money, it costs you that much money.
eg. In 1981 dinner for two in New York would set you back ￡5.1981年的时候，在纽约两个人吃一顿饭要花费5英镑。
Major kitchen remodels are among the most popular home improvements, but a revamped cooking and gathering space can set you back a pretty penny.
realtor US 房地产代理商
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
a median age/ price 中年；中等价位
you’ll recover 67% of that cost come selling time. 你可以花费一些时间来节省67%的花销。中come是if selling time come 的倒装。
come （…地）来；边……边来。
The children came running into the room.孩子们跑着进屋来。
2.Why don't you come skating tonight? 今晚来溜冰好吗？
refrigerator n.冰箱
eg. This dessert can be served straight from the refrigerator.这甜点从冰箱里拿出来后即可食用。
cabinet n.1. 内阁
2.（有拉门、搁板或抽屉的）贮藏柜，陈列柜。 SYN cupboard
the medicine cabinet药柜 stock cabinet 储物柜
spice香料
configuration 布局;结构
plumbing 1.（建筑物内的）管道系统 We keep having problems with the plumbing. 我们的管道老是出问题。
2.管道安装及修理工作。
you’ll save a whole bunch of headaches that would likely cost as much — or more — to fix.
nominal fee 象征性的收费
appliance 家用电器;家用器具
There's plenty of space for all the usual kitchen appliances.有足够的空间摆放日常厨房用具。
in stage 按步就班
you’re remodeling in stages你按步就班的装修。
pull a trigger on sth启动……
you’re ready to pull the trigger on the installation.你准备好进行安置。
You can replace appliances as budget permits later on.在预算允许范围内更换家具。
light fixture照明设备
tricky 难对付的，棘手的，问题很多的。
leeway自主权，自由活动空间。
you’ll have some leeway for new cabinet configurations .
layout(城镇、花园或建筑物的)布局，设计
the layout of the park公园的布局。
vinyl乙烯基 linoleum油地毡
imperceptible难以察觉的。
eg. Such changes are imperceptible to even the best-trained eye.这样的变化即使对最训练有素的眼睛来说也不易察觉。
shim（木、橡胶、金属等）楔子，垫子，填隙片
haul拖拉 toaster oven吐司烤箱
grill 烧烤;烤制
Grill the bacon until crisp. 把培根肉烤的脆脆的。
expedite 促进，加快（进程）
strategies to expedite the decision-making process. 加快决策进程的策略。
countertop cn.（厨房的）工作台面，操作台 SYN. worktop
plywood 胶合板;压合板;夹板
laminate n 薄片制成的材料;层压材料
granite 花岗岩 tile（墙壁，地板上用的）瓷砖，墙砖，地砖
bathroom tiles浴室瓷砖
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