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)為因為我有錢，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?？纯茨汩_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，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。
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，而且是一大財源。
A：Maybe you are right.
也許你說得對!