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part2 问到购物等相关话题，下面可能在part3 会问和money相关的话题 1 keep up with the Joneses 与他人攀比 e.g. Loads of people tend to keep up with the Joneses, and sometimes they envy well-heeled people around them.很多人倾向于和别人攀比，而且有时候会嫉妒周围特别富有的人。 2 go on a shopping spree 疯狂血拼 e.g. Some well-heeled people are crazy about going on a shopping spree really. 一些有钱人痴迷于疯狂血拼。 3 be dirt-cheap 很便宜 e.g. The hat is dirt-cheap, but it's of good quality. 这顶帽子很便宜，但是质量很好。 4 be beyond one's means 超过了某人的消费能力 e.g. The diamond ring is beyond my means, and no matter how I tighten my belt, I still can't afford it.这个钻戒超过了我的消费能力，不管我怎么勒紧裤腰带，还是买不起。 5 the haves and have-nots 有钱人和穷人 e.g. The gap between the haves and have-nots has been widening. 贫富差距在不断加大。 6 accumulate wealth 积累财富 e.g. A plenty of people has accumulated wealth through real estate investment. 很多人通过房地产投资积累了财富。 7 cost sb. a fortune 花了很多钱 e.g. A living place in Shanghai can cost me a fortune. 在上海买一处住房会花掉我好多钱呢。 8 be economical 经济实惠的 e.g. A bicycle is more economical than a car. 一辆自行车要比一辆小汽车要实惠多了 9 levy a tax on.. 政府对...征税 e.g. The government is well-advised to levy a tax on cigarettes. 政府应该对烟草征税。 |
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