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Rob 很擔(dān)心他的一個(gè)朋友，因?yàn)榇巳撕茈y存下錢， 每到發(fā)薪日他就急不可待地去花光了錢為止。 Li 聽(tīng)到這兒就順口說(shuō)出了一個(gè)生動(dòng)的短語(yǔ)來(lái)形容這種人。這個(gè)短語(yǔ)是什么呢？

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Li
歡迎收聽(tīng)BBC英語(yǔ)教學(xué)的《地道英語(yǔ)》節(jié)目。我是楊莉。今天我的搭檔是 Rob。

Rob
Hello everyone.

Li
Rob, you look worried, what's on your mind? 你是不是有什么心事？

Rob
Oh, I'm just concerned about a good friend. He's been asking me for advice about saving money.

Li
Rob 說(shuō)一個(gè)好朋友請(qǐng)他幫忙，提提理財(cái)建議。Well that's very kind of you, but does he have a problem?

Rob
He's one of those people who just can't save money. Every time he gets paid he goes out and spends it all.

Li
I've heard of such people. I'd say that money burns a hole in his pocket. 這在漢語(yǔ)里叫 “讓錢燒的”，也就是說(shuō)有錢不花難受。

Rob
That's exactly right, money does burn a hole in his pocket. Whenever he has money he has to spend it.

Li
That's the phrase for Authentic Real English today. Let's hear some examples of how people use it.

Examples
A: Why have you never got any money?
B: Well, I've got a bad habit of spending my money as soon as I get it. Money burns a hole in my pocket.

A: I find saving money so difficult. I like to buy the latest gadgets.
B: The trouble with you is that money burns a hole in your pocket.

Li
I also have a friend who is tempted to spend every penny.

Rob
This phrase can also be used in a slightly different way.

Li
Rob 說(shuō)這個(gè)短語(yǔ)還有另一個(gè)意思。Could you explain, please?

Rob
Well, if something unexpected costs a lot of money, you can also say it burns a hole in your pocket.

Li
I see. 這個(gè)短語(yǔ)的另一個(gè)意思是計(jì)劃外的一大筆開(kāi)銷。Let's hear an example.

Example
A: My daughter is getting married next year.
B: Oh that's fantastic news.
A: Yes it is. But I think the cost of the wedding will burn a hole in my pocket.

Li
You'd better start saving money now for your daughter.

Rob
Yes, that's right. Well, unless, of course, she marries a rich guy.

Li
Fingers crossed. You still look worried Rob. Are you thinking about your friend or your daughter?

Rob
I'm thinking about my friend. I think he might need professional help.

Li
Or maybe he needs a girlfriend, someone who can stop him spending. 也許你的朋友需要有一個(gè)女朋友幫他攢錢。

Rob
I think that will just make him spend even more.

Li
I know, I was only joking. Bye.

Rob
Bye bye.