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，我不認為因為我有錢，就可以隨意地揮霍。

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!