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Young Mr. Smith had an idea for his employer. |
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年轻的史密斯先生为老板出了个主意, |
It was an idea for saving money for the company by increasing prices. |
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就是通过提高价格为公司多赚钱。 |
At the same time, Smith suggested that the company sell goods of less value. |
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同时,史密斯建议公司应该销售一些低价值的产品。 |
If his employer liked the idea, Smith might be given more pay. |
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如果老板主喜欢这个主意,史密斯可能得到加薪, |
Perhaps he might even get a better job with the company. |
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甚至他可能在公司得到一个更好的职位。 |
Business had been very slow. |
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公司业务一直不瘟不火。 |
So Mister Smith's employer thought a few minutes about the idea. |
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因此,老板考虑了一下史密斯的这个主意。 |
But then she shook her head. |
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但随后她摇了摇头。 |
I am sorry, Smith, his employer said. |
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很抱歉,史密斯,老板说, |
It just will not wash. |
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