10.frugality Dialogue

10.节俭 对话

Steven is a wealthy man, but he is very economical. And Jack can't understand it and asks him the reason.

史蒂文很富有，但依然很节俭。对此杰克很不理解，于是询问原因……

Jack: 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?

杰克：嘿，史蒂文，你有大把的钱，为什么还住在那个旧公寓里，而不买一套别墅呢？

Steven: 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.

史蒂文：我喜欢这儿，喜欢周围的邻居们。而且，我不认为因为我有钱，就可以随意地挥霍。

Jack: But I found you always hate to part with your money. Look at the car you drive; it's such a junker!

杰克：但是我发现你很舍不得花钱。看看你开的车，都破成什么样了！

Steven: Oh, the car is old but still in good condition. I just think we should be thrifty, whether you are rich or not.

史蒂文：噢，那车是破了点，但性能还很好。我觉得无论我们是贫穷还是富有，都应该节俭。

Jack: But...But...

杰克：可是……可是……

Steven: But what? Just remember that thrift is not only a great virtue, but also a great revenue.

史蒂文：可是什么？记住，节俭不仅是一大美德，而且是一大财源。

Jack: Maybe you are right.

杰克：也许你说得对!