Jessie:
There are so many things. I don’t know which ones we should buy.
东西太多了。我不知道该买什么好。
Marty:
I’m getting tired of this. Every year we have to choose different gifts.
我受够了。每年都要选不同样的礼物。
Jessie:
My sister has twin girls. Last year, I got them Barbie dolls. This year, I totally lost my mind.
我姐姐有对双胞胎女儿。去年我买了巴比娃娃。今年,我一点儿概念都没有。
Marty:
You should have asked them before buying. It is much simpler in my family. There is a ten-dollar gift cap for kids.
买礼物之前,你应该问问他们的。在我家就简单多了。给小孩买礼物,我们有一个十美金原则。
Jessie:
A ten-dollar spending cap? Are you serious?
十美金规则?不是吧?
Marty:
It is good for them. You can’t spoil children.
对他们而言,有好处的。小孩子不能太宠的。
Jessie:
It is the most special day in the whole year. Why not get them something special?
一年中最特殊的一天。为什么不给他们买点儿特殊的东西呢?
Marty:
There are many wonderful presents under 10 dollars. A book is special. A flashlight, a …
十美金以下的有很多很好的礼物啊。书很特别,手电筒啊……