王强口语 第一册 long conversation 16.3

　　C: (Bob sees Mike in the street and follows him.)
Bob: There's Mike now! Wonder what he's up to! Ah, he's collecting cans and bottles and redeeming¹ them! He's heading for the super-market! That explains it! I bet he's buying treats for some poor kids!
(At the super-market)
Bob: Hi, Mike! I see you're into chocolate!
Mike: Uh...it's so cheap when you buy it in bulk form! Me, myself and I are gonna pig out on the stuff! See you later!
Bob: Yeah, see you later! Pigging out on the stuff! Maybe the gang is right! Maybe I've had him pegged² all wrong!

1 redeeming   

补偿的，弥补的

参考例句：

• I found him thoroughly unpleasant, with no redeeming qualities whatsoever. 我觉得他一点也不讨人喜欢，没有任何可取之处。
• The sole redeeming feature of this job is the salary. 这份工作唯其薪水尚可弥补一切之不足。

2 pegged   

v.用夹子或钉子固定( peg的过去式和过去分词 )；使固定在某水平

参考例句：

• They pegged their tent down. 他们钉好了账篷。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• She pegged down the stairs. 她急忙下楼。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》