1-- Hey. Steven. You have a large chunk of money, but why do you still live in the old flat, instead of buying a new villa?
2-- I like to live here and enjoy my neighbors' company. And I don't think I should waste money just because I have much of it.
1-- But I found you always hate to part with your money. Look at the car you drive; it's such a junker!
2-- Oh, the car is old but still in good condition. I just think we should be thrifty, whether you are rich or not.
1-- But...But...
2-- But what? Just remember that thrift is not only a great virtue, but also a great revenue.
1-- Maybe you are right.
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注解:
1.economical節(jié)儉的
2.waste money浪費金錢
3.thrift 節(jié)儉
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譯文:
1--嘿,史蒂文,你有大把的錢,為什么還住在那個舊公寓里,而不買一套別墅呢?
2--我喜歡這兒,喜歡周圍的鄰居們。而且,我不認(rèn)為因為我有錢,就可以隨意地?fù)]霍。
1--但是我發(fā)現(xiàn)你很舍不得花錢??纯茨汩_的車,都破成什么樣了!
2--噢,那車是破了點,但性能還很好。我覺得無論我們是貧窮還是富有,都應(yīng)該節(jié)儉。
1--可是……可是……
2--可是什么?記住,節(jié)儉不僅是一大美德,而且是一大財源。
1--也許你說得對!