雅思口语5-8月高频话题 Part3主题 money

1 keep up with the Joneses 与他人攀比

e.g. Loads of people tend to keep up with the Joneses, and sometimes they envy well-heeled people around them.很多人倾向于和别人攀比，而且有时候会嫉妒周围特别富有的人。

2 go on a shopping spree 疯狂血拼

e.g. Some well-heeled people are crazy about going on a shopping spree really. 一些有钱人痴迷于疯狂血拼。

3 be dirt-cheap 很便宜

e.g. The hat is dirt-cheap, but it's of good quality. 这顶帽子很便宜，但是质量很好。

4 be beyond one's means 超过了某人的消费能力

e.g. The diamond ring is beyond my means, and no matter how I tighten my belt, I still can't afford it.这个钻戒超过了我的消费能力，不管我怎么勒紧裤腰带，还是买不起。

5 the haves and have-nots 有钱人和穷人

e.g. The gap between the haves and have-nots has been widening. 贫富差距在不断加大。

6 accumulate wealth 积累财富

e.g. A plenty of people has accumulated wealth through real estate investment. 很多人通过房地产投资积累了财富。

7 cost sb. a fortune 花了很多钱

e.g. A living place in Shanghai can cost me a fortune. 在上海买一处住房会花掉我好多钱呢。

8 be economical 经济实惠的

e.g. A bicycle is more economical than a car. 一辆自行车要比一辆小汽车要实惠多了

9 levy a tax on.. 政府对...征税

e.g. The government is well-advised to levy a tax on cigarettes. 政府应该对烟草征税。