万花筒 2009-03-29&03-31 经济危机中的免费理发店！
时间：2018-12-11 作者：英语课 分类：万花筒2009年
Tonight we have another story sent in from one of our viewers also from New England about a woman performing a badly needed service, and making a difference in the lives of her grateful customers. Her story tonight from NBC's Amy Robach.
Here we go. Today is another day.
This isn't just any day. This is Joyce Deliyiannis’s day off. But she's back on the job to help those who have lost theirs.
There is a lot of competition out there right now, so there is, I've been told many times they get hundreds of resumes.
It was something Joyce was hearing from a number of her clients.
I say, don't worry about it, when you need your hair done, you come, I do your hair as planned. You don't have to pay me.
Joyce’s cuts usually cost $70. So I decided 1 to give my time, so they can save money, so time is money. I give my time, they save money.
And words spread quickly. Joyce's clients are helping 2 their unemployed 3 friends by handing out these complementary coupons 4, so that when they come into the salon 5, they don't have to pay. No questions are asked other than when they want their next appointments.
Do you want to do it 10:30 or 11:30?
Can I tell you later in the afternoon?
Yeah.
I might have a job by then.
Minogue Cygo, a software engineer, has been looking for work for 6 weeks now.
You’re laid off, you are just sitting at home, looking for jobs and you know, getting depressed 6 or driving yourself crazy, you know, it's just a great way to just get out.
Debbie Barren, an executive assistant, was laid off six months ago.
This is great. I mean I'm so excited with my new hairdo. You know, it really makes you feel good.
And that good feeling has a ripple 7 effect.
It's getting bigger, bigger and bigger.
Joyce's day-off tips have gone straight to the local food pantry. And clients have been moved to give money in Joyce's name.
Every donation that comes in is important, whether it's $5 or $500, because we are buying for about 400 people.
Cutting off one expense and inspiring others to pay it forward.
You know, I really really appreciate it.
I appreciate you.
Amy Robach, NBC News, Burlington, Massachusetts
- This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
- There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。
- The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
- By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。
- There are now over four million unemployed workers in this country.这个国家现有四百万失业人员。
- The unemployed hunger for jobs.失业者渴望得到工作。
- The company gives away free coupons for drinks or other items. 公司为饮料或其它项目发放免费赠券。 来自辞典例句
- Do you have any coupons? 你们有优惠卡吗？ 来自英汉 - 翻译样例 - 口语
- Do you go to the hairdresser or beauty salon more than twice a week?你每周去美容院或美容沙龙多过两次吗？
- You can hear a lot of dirt at a salon.你在沙龙上会听到很多流言蜚语。