英文短篇故事（纽约）297 Enter to Win $50,000

 　　He opened an email from AARP. It said, "Enter for a chance to collect $50,000 for retirement¹!" That sounds easy, he thought. Of course, the "chance" was probably one in ten million. But that's better than nothing, he thought. He clicked² on the link. He clicked on, "I have read the official rules." He clicked on Get Started. The new link asked for his email address. It asked for a password. It asked for his name. It asked for his address. It asked for other information. He filled in all the blanks. His wife walked into the room. "What are you doing?" she asked. He said, "I'm entering a contest for $50,000." She said, "Why waste your time? Spend your time networking with others. Spend your time writing a book. Spend your time inventing something. You'll have a better chance of making $50,000, and you'll be prouder of doing so."

1 retirement   

n.退休，退职

参考例句：

• She wanted to enjoy her retirement without being beset by financial worries.她想享受退休生活而不必为金钱担忧。
• I have to put everything away for my retirement.我必须把一切都积蓄起来以便退休后用。

2 clicked   

v.使发出咔哒声，使咔哒（或咔嚓）响( click的过去式和过去分词 )；突然明白；配合默契；在计算机荧光屏上用鼠标器)咔嗒一按

参考例句：

• The cameras clicked away. 照相机咔嚓咔嚓地不停拍照。
• He clicked his tongue to attract their attention. 他咂嘴发出啧啧声以吸引他们的注意。