西方人把金钱看得比较隐私,所以对“谈钱”比较避讳。今天我们就来学习8个常用的不出现money的谈“钱”习语。
1. 例:
Thomas is in charge of balancing the books at the end of each
quarter for the business.
2. 例:
James does overtime so that he can bring home the bacon.
3. 例:
Matthew and Hazel always go dutch when they eat out.
4. 例:
Ian earns a fortune for three hours’ work a day. He’s really on the
gravy train!
5. 例:
Over the years Leo has been very disciplined and saved every month.
He now has a big nest egg on which he can retire.
6. 例:
The financial world has seen many businesses that have cooked the
books to make their businesses attractive to potential
investors.
7. 丰厚的解雇金、退职金 例:
As CEO, Ross was given a golden handshake when he agreed to leave
the company.
8. 小气鬼、吝啬鬼 例:
Thomas did not want to spend $5 on flowers for his mother. What a
cheapskate! (来源:English with a Twist 编辑:刘明) |
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