原版英语对话1000个:067 Money

Todd: James!

James: Yo!

Todd: If you had a million dollars...

James: Mm-hm

Todd: if you won the lottery¹...

James: Yes.

Todd: What would you do?

James: I would buy a small island, build a house there, and invest the rest of my money so that I would never have to work again.

Todd: OK, So are you talking a tropical island, or...

James: A tropical island, yeah, or maybe I would give it all to charity and have a bridge named after me.

Todd: That's two different things there. How about the island? Would you want to be alone, on a secluded² island or?

James: No, I would want all of my friends to come and visit me often.

Todd: OK. Nice. So how would you pass the time on this island?

James: I would read books. I would study. I would go swimming, go fishing, and play with my dog.

Todd: OK. Do think money can make people happy, can buy happiness?

James: No, but it can sometimes make it easier. It depends on what you buy.

 

1 lottery   

n.抽彩；碰运气的事，难于算计的事

参考例句：

• He won no less than ￡5000 in the lottery.他居然中了5000英镑的奖券。
• They thought themselves lucky in the lottery of life.他们认为自己是变幻莫测的人生中的幸运者。

2 secluded   

adj.与世隔绝的；隐退的；偏僻的v.使隔开，使隐退( seclude的过去式和过去分词)

参考例句：

• Some people like to strip themselves naked while they have a swim in a secluded place. 一些人当他们在隐蔽的地方游泳时，喜欢把衣服脱光。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• This charming cottage dates back to the 15th century and is as pretty as a picture, with its thatched roof and secluded garden. 这所美丽的村舍是15世纪时的建筑，有茅草房顶和宁静的花园，漂亮极了，简直和画上一样。 来自《简明英汉词典》