新视野大学英语视听说教程 2 Unit 7-8

Now Your Turn
A: I really hope I can make a fortune. If I had a lot of money, I’d be as happy as a king.
B: Do you really believe so? I have my doubts about it.
A: Of course, why wouldn’t I? If I were a millionaire¹, there’s nothing I couldn’t buy.
B: Well, can you but health? Can you but true friendship?
B: Maybe not. But I can but a big house and car, and make my life more comfortable.
A: Maybe you have a point there. Money can bring material comforts. But don’t forget, there are also divorces² and suicides³ among wealthy people.
B: Well, there is some truth in what you said. Money cannot but real happiness.

1 millionaire   

n.百万富翁，大富豪

参考例句：

• The millionaire put up a lot of money for the church.这位百万富翁为教会捐了许多钱。
• She wants to marry a millionaire.她想嫁给一位有钱人。

2 divorces   

n.离婚( divorce的名词复数 )；分离v.与…离婚( divorce的第三人称单数 )；分离；与（某人）离婚，判（某人）离婚

参考例句：

• "As for Bettie's marriages and divorces,'said Shen-ming, "I've talked with him about them. 慎明道：“关于Bertie结婚离婚的事，我也和他谈过。 来自汉英文学 - 围城
• He's getting married again, after two divorces, so he obviously hasn't profited by his experiences. 他两次离婚之后又结婚，显然没有吸取以往的教训。 来自辞典例句

3 suicides   

n.自杀( suicide的名词复数 )；自取灭亡；自杀者；自杀性行为

参考例句：

• Since when do suicides miss twice, lay down a rug and start over? 自杀什么时候会失手二次后铺好地毯然后再试一次？ 来自电影对白
• Chris: And the reality is suicides go to hell? 克里斯：而现实就是自杀者要下地狱？ 来自互联网