2--Hey, Anna, how is your apartment search going?
 
1--It's going okay. I found a really great place in a fun neighborhood. And it's a great price.
 
2--That's great! So...What's the problem？
 
1--The apartment manager asked me to give him $500 in cash before signing a lease.
 
2--That sounds like a major red flag. I hope you didn't give him any money.
 
1--Something that is a "red flag" is a problem or a concern, one that could lead to danger.
 
2--In the past, ships raised red flags to warn other ships of dangerous waters.
 
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注解：
 
1.phrase短语
2.neighborhood街区
3.red flag危险信号 

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译文：

1--这个短语听起来很简单。但它实际上是一个警告：
2--嗨，安娜，你公寓找的怎么样了？
1--还行。我找到了一个很不错的地方，在一个有趣的街区。价格很合适。
2--真不错。所以...还有问题吗？
1--公寓管理员要求我支付他500美元现金，在签订租约前。
2--听起来还是蛮危险的。我希望你不要给他钱。
1--如果某事是“危险信号”，则代表这件事会引起麻烦或造成忧虑，可能会导致危险。
2--过去，船只举起红旗，目的在于警告其它船只那里是危险海域。