Good neighbors/ are a lot like/ electricity or running water/: we don't know/ how much we depend on them/ until we don't have them. /They make our lives/ more pleasant/ and give us/ a sense of/ who we are,/ both as an individual/ and as a member of the community./ Here's/ how to develop/ your relationships/ with these very important people/ in your life./
Strike up/ a conversation./ Often neighbors/ don't even know/ each other's names./ But it's okay/ to be the one/ to break the ice/, even if you've lived/ next door/ for years./ Most neighbors/ enjoy making/ small talk/ with the folks/ on the other side/ of the fence./
Avoid/ causing inconveniences./ Return/ anything that you borrow/ from a neighbor,/ such as tools,/ in good repair/ and as soon as you've finished with them./ Replace/ anything that belongs to your neighbor/ that you,/ your children,/ or your pets/ break or soil./
Care about/ the details./ In a good relationship,/ it's really/ the little things/ that count./ Help to bring in/ the mail/ for the elderly neighbor/ when there is/ a heavy rain./
All it takes/ to develop your relationship/ with neighbors/ is the respect/ for their feelings./
depend on
We depend on the sun for warmth and light.
我们依赖太阳提供温暖和光明。
make our lives more pleasant
Having a hobby can make our lives more pleasant and fulfilling.
有一个爱好可以让我们的生活更加愉快和充实。
a sense of
She has a strong sense of duty and always completes her tasks on time.
她有很强的责任感，总是按时完成任务。
both as...and as
He is respected both as a leader and as a friend.
他既作为领导者又作为朋友都受到尊重。
strike up a conversation
At the party, I struck up a conversation with a woman I had never met before.
在派对上，我和一个以前从未见过的女人聊了起来。
break the ice
To break the ice, I asked him about his favorite hobbies.
为了打破僵局，我问了他最喜欢的爱好。
small talk
Making small talk at a networking event can help you build connections.
在社交活动中进行闲聊可以帮助你建立联系。
cause inconveniences
I apologize for causing any inconveniences, but I need to leave early today.
我为造成的不便道歉，但我今天需要早点离开。
in good repair
The old car is still in good repair and runs smoothly.
这辆旧车仍然保养得很好，运行平稳。
as soon as
As soon as I heard the news, I called my family to share it.
我一听到这个消息，就打电话给家人分享。
belong to
This book belongs to the library and must be returned on time.
这本书属于图书馆，必须按时归还。
care about the details
Success in art often depends on how much you care about the details.
艺术上的成功往往取决于你对细节的重视程度。
bring in
The new policy will bring in more investment and job opportunities.
新政策将带来更多的投资和就业机会。
a heavy rain
We had to cancel the picnic because of a heavy rain.
由于大雨，我们不得不取消野餐。
develop your relationship with sb.
Taking time to listen and understand can help develop your relationship with your partner.
花时间倾听和理解可以帮助你与伴侣建立更好的关系。
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