B:Well, we could eat in more. That $300 for entertainment is mostly going to restaurants. 哦,我们可以多在家里吃饭。300元娱乐费大都花在餐馆了。
A:Yeah, that’s a good idea, and you like to cook. What about the books? 是的,这个主意不错,况且你也喜欢做饭。那么书呢?
B:No, I need my books. 那个不行,我得买书。
A:Come on, if we save more money we can retire earlier, and you’ll actually have time to read all those books you buy. 算了吧,如果我们多存些钱就可以早一点退休,那样你才有时间看完你买的所有书。
B:Well, what about the $50 you spent on a shirt? You could’ve gotten something for less. 那么,你50元买一件衬衣呢?你可以买件更便宜的。
A:O.K. Let’s compromise, if you agree to only spend $75 on books, I’ll agree to only spend $40 for my next shirt. 好了,我们妥协吧。如果你同意买书只用75元的话,我同意下一件衬衣只用40元。