ESL Podcast 366 – Talking About Prices
时间：2019-02-25 作者：英语课 分类：地道美语播客
Rosalba: Can you believe these prices? I know we’re in a recession, but the cost of everyday necessities shouldn’t skyrocket overnight.
William: I think it has something to do with the shortage of produce. I don’t know why I’m surprised that stores like this one try to gouge 1 customers at the drop of a hat. I guess it’s par 2 for the course – anything to make a little extra money.
Rosalba: You said it! Even when there’s a good supply, the prices are never dirt cheap. Any savings 3 the stores get are never passed on to the customers.
William: I have a mind to stop buying fruits and vegetables until the prices go down.
Rosalba: You mean a boycott 4?
William: Yeah, I won’t eat any fruits and vegetables until these high prices come down.
Rosalba: How long do you think you can keep that up?
William: I don’t know, but let’s find out!
Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
- To make a Halloween lantern,you first have to gouge out the inside of the pumpkin.要做一个万圣节灯笼，你先得挖空这个南瓜。
- In the Middle Ages,a favourite punishment was to gouge out a prisoner's eyes.在中世纪，惩罚犯人最常用的办法是剜眼睛。
- Sales of nylon have been below par in recent years.近年来尼龙织品的销售额一直不及以往。
- I don't think his ability is on a par with yours.我认为他的能力不能与你的能力相媲美。
- I can't afford the vacation,for it would eat up my savings.我度不起假，那样会把我的积蓄用光的。
- By this time he had used up all his savings.到这时，他的存款已全部用完。