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Steven is a wealthy man but he's very economical. And Jack can't understand it and asks him the reason.
史蒂文很富有,但依然很节俭。对此杰克很不理解,于是询问原因。
A: 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?
嘿,史蒂文。你有大把的钱,为什么还住在那个旧公寓里,而不买一套别墅呢?
B: I like to live here and enjoy my neighbor's company. And I don't think I should waste money just because I have much of it.
我喜欢这儿,喜欢周围的邻居们。而且我不认为因为我有钱就可以随意地挥霍。
A: But I found you always hate to part with your money. Look at the car you drive. It's such a junker.
但是我发现你很舍不得花钱,看看你开的车都破成什么样了?
B: Oh, the car is old but still in good condition. I just think we should be thrifty whether you're rich or not.
哦,那车是破了点,但性能还很好。我觉得无论我们是贫穷还是富有,都应该节俭。
A: But, but...
可是,可是...
B: But what? Just remember that thrift is not only a great virtue, but also a great revenue.
可是什么?记住,节俭不仅是一大美德,而且是一大财源。
A: Maybe you're right.
也许你说得对。
wealthy
/ˈwelθi/
富有的;富裕的;富饶的
例句:
John is handsome and wealthy.
约翰既英俊又富有。
He has inherited a great deal of money and now is very wealthy.
他继承了一大笔遗产,现在非常富有。
rich
富有的;富裕的
be rich in
富含;大量含有
Oranges are rich in vitamin C.
橘子含有丰富的维生素C。
China is rich in minerals.
中国的矿产丰富。
economical
经济的;实惠的
节约的;节俭的
精打细算的;省钱的
/ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪkl/
He was economical in all areas of his life.
他在生活各个方面都精打细算。
This car is economical to run because it doesn't use much fuel.
开这辆车省钱,因为它耗油不多。
She is an economical housewife.
她是个勤俭持家的家庭主妇。
a chunk of...
大量的;一大块
a chunk of bread
一块面包
The rent takes a large chunk out of my monthly salary.
房租占据了我月薪的一大部分。
a large chunk of money
一大笔钱
company
陪伴
例句:
Many parents work all day long to provide their children with a good living condition, but their kids might want for nothing else but the company of their parents.
许多父母整日工作,想要为孩子创造好的生活条件,而他们的孩子却可能什么都不缺,唯独缺少父母的陪伴。
part with...
割舍;与...分开(指不愿意或不情愿放弃,出售,或交出某物)
junker
(美俚)破车
in good condition
处于良好状态;物品或设备保持在良好工作状态
例句:
I don't care about the price, so long as the car is in good condition.
我不计较价钱,只要车很好用就行。
The doctor said that the patient was in good condition.
医生说病人的状况不错。
thrifty
/ˈθrɪfti/
节俭的;节约的
例句:
They have plenty of mpney now, but they still tend to be thrifty.
他们现在很有钱,但仍很节俭。
My mother taught me to be thrifty.
我妈妈教会我生活节俭。
whether...or not
表示在两种情况下都会发生,无论其中一种情况是否成立;是否
例句:
I'm going whether you like it or not.
不管你愿不愿意,我都要走了。
You'll have to decide whether to go or not.
你得决定是否要走。
Not only...but also...
不仅...而且...
例句:
He was not only talented, but also hard-working.
他不仅有才华,而且工作努力。
He can not only play basketball but also play chess.
他不仅会打篮球,还会下象棋。
virtue
/ˈvɜːrtʃuː/
美德;优点;长处
例句:
Honesty is a virtue.
诚实是一种美德。
There could see no virtue in discussing it further.
他们看不到再讨论下去的用处。
revenue
/ˈrevənuː/
(企业或组织的)收入;收益;(国家的)税收
例句:
annual revenues
(企业或组织的)年收入
主播讲得真好!很详细
part with不是舍不得,而是分开,离去引申为花费掉
英语主播优秀,继续努力学习。
头等舱
没有找到文本,现在在哪里看啊
看不到字母
还行
怎么没有文本了?
文本在哪里看
为什么突然看不到文本了?
英语主播Emily 回复 @听友476734904: 您好,app因为改版了,要点击标题右边的倒三角符号,就可以看到啦