Joke: On a Budget

时间：2007-09-27 08:57:41

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Having been married ten years and still living in an apartment, the wife would often complain about anything, as she was tired of saving1 every penny2 to buy a "dream home".

Trying to placate3 her, the husband found a new apartment, within their budget. However, after the first week, she began complaining again.

"Joel," she said, "I don't like this place at all. There are no curtains in the bathroom. The neighbors can see me every time I take a bath."

"Don't worry." replied her husband. "If the neighbors do see you, they'll buy you curtains."
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1 saving XjYzGK     
n.节省，节约；[pl.]储蓄金，存款
参考例句：
  • Energy saving is term strategic policy of our country.节约能源是我国长期的战略国策。
  • Old-fashioned housewives were usually very saving.旧时的家庭主妇通常都很节俭。
2 penny 0MFxu     
n.（英）便士，美分
参考例句：
  • I will not lent you a penny.我一便士都不愿借给你。
  • Sugar has risen a penny a pound.糖价每磅涨了1便士。
3 placate mNfxU     
v.抚慰，平息(愤怒)
参考例句：
  • He never attempts to placate his enemy.他从不企图与敌人和解。
  • Even a written apology failed to placate the indignant hostess.甚至一纸书面道歉都没能安抚这个怒气冲冲的女主人。

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