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,你有大把的錢,為什么還住在那個(gè)舊公寓里,而不買一套別墅呢?
B: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.
我喜歡這兒,喜歡周圍的鄰居們。而且,我不認(rèn)為因?yàn)槲矣绣X,就可以隨意地?fù)]霍。
A:But I found you always hate to part with your money. Look at the car you drive; it's such a junker!
但是我發(fā)現(xiàn)你很舍不得花錢。看看你開的車,都破成什么樣了!
B:Oh, the car is old but still in good condition. I just think we should be thrifty, whether you are rich or not.
噢,那車是破了點(diǎn),但性能還很好。我覺(jué)得無(wú)論我們是貧窮還是富有,都應(yīng)該節(jié)儉。
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?記住,節(jié)儉不僅是一大美德,而且是一大財(cái)源。
A:Maybe you are right.
也許你說(shuō)得對(duì)!
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