Lesson 5B

钱, 货币

I really need to save money to buy a new bicycle.

我真的需要存钱来买一辆新自行车。

My parents always reminded me that money does not grow on trees, encouraging me to save and spend wisely.

吝啬的, 小气的

He’s so tight-fisted that he won’t even tip the waiter.

他吝啬到连服务员的小费都不给。

He loved collecting rare coins, but some of the coins he desired cost an arm and leg.

During tough times, they had to cut back on expenses to make ends meet.

After a series of unexpected expenses, John found his bank account in the red, and he needed to budget carefully to get back on track.

After several years of losses, the business finally turned a profit and was in the black.

宰客, 骗局

The concert tickets were a complete rip-off, costing twice as much as last year.

音乐会门票完全是一场骗局，价格是去年的两倍。

During the recession, many families had to tighten their belts and cut back on unnecessary expenses.

The project has a strict budget for equipment.

存放, 放置

To secure the valuable artifact, the museum decided to deposit it in a high-security vault.

为了保护这件珍贵的文物，博物馆决定将其存放在一个高安全性的保险库中。

捐赠, 捐款

She made a donation to the local animal shelter.

她向当地动物收容所捐赠了一些东西。

票价, 车费

She bought a monthly pass to save on daily fare expenses.

她买了一张月票以节省日常车费开支。

费用, 手续费

The lawyer's fee for handling the case was quite high.

律师处理此案的费用相当高。

好,健康状况良好

Despite the small accident, the bike and its rider were both fine.

尽管发生了小事故，自行车和骑手都没事。

授予, 给予

The teacher decided to grant extra time for students to complete their assignments.

老师决定给予学生额外的时间来完成他们的作业。

贷款, 借款

She took out a loan to buy her first home, which she plans to repay over 30 years.

她申请了一笔贷款来购买她的第一套房子，计划在30年内还清。

一次性付款, 整笔付款

After winning the lottery, Sarah chose to receive her prize as a lump sum rather than in annual installments.

中彩票后，莎拉选择以一次性付款而不是分期付款的方式领取奖金。

引用, 复述

During his presentation, he quoted a famous line from "The Godfather": "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse."

会, 将

I will finish my homework before dinner.

我会在晚饭前完成我的作业。

陪伴, 社会

消费者, 顾客

As a consumer, she prefers products that are eco-friendly and sustainable.

作为消费者，她更喜欢环保和可持续的产品。

Improved infrastructure and healthcare services have contributed to a higher standard of living in urban areas.

收入

His primary source of income is his salary from the tech company where he works.

他的主要收入来源是他在科技公司的薪水。

通货膨胀, 物价上涨

High inflation reduces the purchasing power of consumers.

Cities with a high cost of living often offer higher salaries to compensate.

负担得起, 有能力支付

If you save consistently, you may eventually afford a house.

如果你坚持存钱，最终可能买得起房子。

管理, 经营

The CEO skillfully manages the company, ensuring growth and profitability.

CEO巧妙地管理公司，确保增长和盈利能力。

账户, 银行账户

Sarah opened a savings account at the local bank to start saving for her future.

莎拉在当地银行开了一个账户，开始为她的未来储蓄。

The tightrope walker demonstrated incredible balance.

The transfer of power took place peacefully after the election results were announced.

付款, 支付

His monthly payment for the loan is $200.

他每月的贷款付款是200美元。

利率, 利息率

The bank offered a low interest rate on the mortgage, making it an attractive option for homebuyers.

银行提供了低利率的抵押贷款，使其成为购房者的有吸引力的选择。

债务, 负债

After years of diligent saving, he finally managed to pay off his student debt.

经过多年的勤奋储蓄，他终于还清了他的学生债务。

抵押贷款, 按揭贷款

They took out a mortgage to buy their first house in the suburbs.

他们申请了抵押贷款以在郊区购买他们的第一套房子。

股份, 股票

She bought 100 shares of the tech startup during its IPO.

她在该科技初创公司首次公开募股期间购买了100股。

股票市场, 股市

The stock market experienced a significant drop today, causing investors to worry about their portfolios.

股市今天经历了显著下跌，导致投资者担心他们的投资组合。

货币, 外币

The euro is the official currency of many countries in the European Union.

欧元是欧盟许多国家的官方货币。

汇率, 兑换率

The exchange rate between the dollar and the euro fluctuated significantly this week.

美元和欧元之间的汇率本周大幅波动。

使破产, 导致破产

Poor sales bankrupted the family business within a year.

销售不佳在一年内使家族企业破产。

衰退

During the recession, many businesses were forced to close, leading to widespread job losses.

在经济衰退期间，许多企业被迫关闭，导致广泛的失业。

富有的, 有钱的

He invested wisely and became incredibly rich.

他投资明智，变得非常富有。

富裕的, 富有的

The affluent neighborhood was characterized by its luxurious homes and upscale amenities.

富裕的社区以其豪华的住宅和高档的便利设施为特点。

装载, 填满

The cargo plane was loaded with relief supplies to be transported to the disaster-stricken area.

货机装载了救援物资，准备运往灾区。

富有的, 富裕的

The wealthy businessman owned several luxury cars and houses.

那位富有的商人拥有几辆豪华汽车和房子。

富裕的, 经济宽裕的

Despite not being wealthy, they were well-off enough to afford a nice vacation every year.

尽管不富裕，但他们足够宽裕，每年都能负担得起一次不错的假期。

贫穷的, 贫困的

He wanted to help the poor family who were struggling to afford basic necessities like food and clothing.

他想帮助那个贫穷的家庭，他们难以负担食物和衣服等基本必需品。

打破, 折断

Be careful not to break the glass when you wash the dishes.

洗碗时要小心不要打碎玻璃杯。

手头紧, 经济困难

After losing his job, he found himself hard up and struggling to pay the bills.

失业后，他发现自己手头拮据，难以支付账单。

身无分文的, 一文不名的

She found herself penniless after her business venture failed.

在她的商业冒险失败后，她发现自己身无分文。

宏伟的, 壮丽的

The grand waterfall cascaded down the mountainside, creating a breathtaking sight.

宏伟的瀑布从山坡上倾泻而下，创造了令人叹为观止的景象。

雄鹿, 雄性（鹿、兔子或羚羊的）

The buck stood proudly in the meadow during mating season.

雄鹿在交配季节骄傲地站在草地上。

英镑, 英镑

He spent a couple of quid on a cup of coffee at the local café.

他在当地咖啡馆花了几英镑买了一杯咖啡。

五美元钞票, 一张五美元

He handed the cashier a fiver and waited for his change.

他递给收银员一张五美元钞票并等待找零。

十元钞票, 十块钱

He handed over a tenner to pay for the meal and waited for his change.

他递了一张十元钞票来付餐费，然后等着找零。

分期付款

She paid the first installment on her new car, with the remaining balance spread over the next two years.

她支付了新车的首笔分期付款，剩余余额在接下来的两年内分摊。