英文短篇故事（纽约）171 I'd Prefer Half Your Winnings
时间：2019-01-22 作者：英语课 分类：英文短篇故事（纽约）
They were casual 1 friends. A while back, they had had lunch at a restaurant. They paid for lunch. They left the restaurant. They were walking past a newsstand. A sign said, "Powerball $100 Million." Jenny asked Jane, "Would you lend me $5? I spent all my cash 2 on lunch. I'll pay you back the next time we get together." Jane said sure. They got together a while later. "How have you been?" Jane asked. Jenny said, "Just great! I've been making vacation plans for the summer. I'm going to Europe for three months." Jane said, "That sounds great! But it's going to cost you a pretty penny 3, isn't it?" Jenny said, "Yes, but I've got a lot of pretty pennies 4. Remember that $5 you lent me? I won $100,000! Can you believe it? I'm treating you to lunch today. You can order whatever you like!" Jane said, "Oh, how nice!"
- He earns a living by casual labour.他靠做临时工为生。
- The guests wore casual clothes.客人们穿着便服。
- Could you cash these chips?可以兑现这些筹码吗？
- I never carry much cash with me.我从不多带现款。
- 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。