No curtains in the bathroom
英语课
Having been married ten years and still living in an apartment, the wife would often complain about anything, as she was tired of saving 1 every penny 2 to buy a "dream home."Trying to placate 3 (安抚)her, the husband found a new apartment, within their budget. However, after the first week, she began complaining again. Joel, she said, I don't like this place at all. There are no curtains in the bathroom. The neighbors can see me every time I take a bath.
Don't worry. replied her husband. If the neighbors do see you, they'll buy curtains.
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saving
n.节省,节约;[pl.]储蓄金,存款
参考例句:
Energy saving is term strategic policy of our country.节约能源是我国长期的战略国策。
Old-fashioned housewives were usually very saving.旧时的家庭主妇通常都很节俭。
2
penny
n.(英)便士,美分
参考例句:
I will not lent you a penny.我一便士都不愿借给你。
Sugar has risen a penny a pound.糖价每磅涨了1便士。
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placate
v.抚慰,平息(愤怒)
参考例句:
He never attempts to placate his enemy.他从不企图与敌人和解。
Even a written apology failed to placate the indignant hostess.甚至一纸书面道歉都没能安抚这个怒气冲冲的女主人。
n.节省,节约;[pl.]储蓄金,存款
- Energy saving is term strategic policy of our country.节约能源是我国长期的战略国策。
- Old-fashioned housewives were usually very saving.旧时的家庭主妇通常都很节俭。
n.(英)便士,美分
- I will not lent you a penny.我一便士都不愿借给你。
- Sugar has risen a penny a pound.糖价每磅涨了1便士。