聽力每日練習(xí) listen 1808 Frugality

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，我不認為因為我有錢，就可以隨意地揮霍。

1--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！

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!