万用英语口语情景对话2-2:支出(MP3+LRC)
2-2:支出
对话
At the moment Steven and his wife Julia are talking about the family expense.
此刻,史蒂文和他的妻子茱莉娅正在讨论家庭开支。
Julia:Steven, what's the expense of moving house?
茱莉娅:史蒂文,搬家的花销是多少?
Steven:About 3 000 dollars.
史蒂文:大约3 000美元吧。
Julia:It costs a lot of money. Hospital bills had already made deep inroads into our savings. Do you think the rest of your salary will be enough to cover our daily expenses?
茱莉娅:花了很多钱啊。住院的花销已用去我们一大笔积蓄。你觉得你剩下的工资足够支付我们的日常开销吗?
Steven:I am afraid not, darling. Our expenses are mounting.
史蒂文:恐怕不够,亲爱的。我们的花销在增加。
Julia:We have to cut back on our shopping from now on.
茱莉娅:从现在开始我们就得缩减购物开支了。
Steven:Don't worry. Maybe I can find a part-time job to increase my income.
史蒂文:不要担心,或许我可以找个兼职来增加收入。
Julia:I hope so.
茱莉娅:希望如此。
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