A:Sam, we are hard up for the everyday expenses. When can you find a job.
Sam,我们已经穷得揭不开锅了。你什么时候才能找到工作呀?
B:I'm looking for it, but you see, the market ishard upfor jobs, too.
我正在找呀,可是你瞧,根本就没有哪里要人。
A:You liar, I saw you again in the inn. I bet you don't want to work at all.
你这个骗子,我看见你又进酒馆了。你根本就不想工作。
注释:
1.hard up:一贫如洗
2.hard up for:缺乏,缺少
3.in the inn:在酒馆里
4.not at all:一点也不,根本不
5.I bet...我肯定