一、Listen And Learn 边听边学

A-1 优秀的

an arm and a leg 非常昂贵

in the market for 想要、准备买

for the time being 目前

jalopy 状况差的旧车

in a pinch 有总比没有好

set one back 花费

grand 一千美元

That ain't hay! 一大笔钱

二、Listen And Speak 边听边说

A:That car is in A-1 condition, but it would cost an arm and a leg.

那辆车看起来很棒，不过看起来很昂贵。

B:I didn't know you were in the market for another car.

我不知道你想买车。

C:I'm thinking about it, but for the time being, I'll use this jalopy, it'll do in a pinch.

是啊，不过目前还是开这部破车，有总比没有好。

D:I'm sure a new one will set you back 10 grand. That ain't hay !

新车要一万美元，是一大笔钱呢！

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