Buying a house.
they both have good jobs, but they are concerned about economy.
他们都有很好的工作,但他们关心经济。
Of the two of them, Linda is the most worried.
其中两人中,琳达最担心。
She wants the security of owning her own home.
她希望拥有自己的家的安全。
They often fight about money.
他们经常为钱而战。
The rent goes up every year.
租金每年上涨。
Now, they are trying to decide whether or not to buy a house.
现在,他们正在试图决定是否要买房。
Linda wants to buy a house, but john is against the idea.
琳达想买房子,但约翰反对这个想法。
He doesn't want to be trapped.
他不想被困住。
If they owned a house, it would be more difficult to move somewhere else if things change.
如果他们拥有一栋房子,如果事情发生变化,搬到别的地方会更困难。
If they owned a home or flat, it would be more difficult to move.
如果他们拥有住宅或公寓,则移动起来会更加困难。
If they decided to move, they would probably have to sell.
如果他们决定搬家,他们可能不得不出售。
If prices had risen, they would be OK.
如果价格上涨,他们会没事的。
In fact, they might even make a profit.
事实上,他们甚至可能获利。
However, if prices were down when they had the sale, they would lose money.
但是,如果在销售时价格下跌,他们会赔钱。
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