That is a positively healthy outlook, however, compared with another staple of American life: the home telephone.

但是，和另外一件与美国人生活息息相关的事物——家用电话相比，这个预测竟然还颇为积极乐观。

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In the bank, and elsewhere, you may hear the term 'utility bill'—this simply refers to bills relating to the provision of services to your home, such as electricity, gas, water and telephone.

在银行或其他地方，你可能会听到“公用事业帐单”这个词——它就是指与家庭服务有关的账单，如电费、煤气费、水费和电话费。

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They usually telephone first to see if she's home.

他们通常先打电话看她是否在家。

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