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Lesson 16 Money vs. Memories
Jared: Hey Sam. Is everything all right?
Sam: Yeah, but my daughter's graduation is coming up this weekend, and the boss wants me back on the road again.
Jared: Oh man, that's tough! Can't you book this weekend off or find someone else to cover? I mean, your daughter only graduates from high school once.
Sam: I know, I've already missed so much of my kids'lives because I'm always working. I wasn't there for them while they were growing up.
Jared: Yes, but at least you were able to afford many of the things my family couldn't. I wish we had more money growing up, so I'm going to provide all I can for my family.
Sam: A word of advice, Jared. Don't be so focused1 trying to make money that you miss the memories.I can't tell you how many times I kicked myself for missing2 Emily's dance recitals3, or Tanya's plays, or Brian's soccer matches.
Jared: So, you regret all of the success you've had? I mean, branch manager of one of the biggest companies in the country is something to be pround of.
Sam: Jared, you'll learn one day that family is more important. I just wish someone would have told me that when I was your age.
1 focused | |
adj.聚焦的v.(使)集中, (使)聚集( focus的过去式和过去分词 );调整(镜头,眼睛)焦点[焦距]以便看清;(光、声等的)焦点;集中(光束于) | |
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adj.遗失的,缺少的,失踪的 | |
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3 recitals | |
n.独唱会( recital的名词复数 );独奏会;小型音乐会、舞蹈表演会等;一系列事件等的详述 | |
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