英语俚语天天说 第24期:钱不是长在树上的Money doesn't grow on trees
日期:2014-12-21 09:42
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今日短语
短语 money doesn't grow on trees 的字面意思是"钱不会长在树上",实际想表达的意思是不要乱花钱,因为挣钱不容易。
例句
My daughter Claire wants a car for her 17th birthday, but I can't afford it. Money doesn't grow on trees!
"Mum, can you give me some more pocket money?"
"No I can't – money doesn't grow on trees, you know."
请注意
短语 money is no object 的意思是说你有很多钱,所以钱不是问题。
He lives in a mansion, has three sports cars and goes on holiday every month. Money is no object for him.