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Hope:

So, Joey, Let’s call it a day!

Joey:

Call it a day? 把它稱為一天? Why?

Hope:

Oh…”Let’s call it a day!” means to stop what you are doing because you have done enough for the day, and it’s time to go!

Joey:

I see. “Let’s call it a day!” means 收工了，對吧?

Hope:

That’s right.

Joey:

Yes. Let’s call it a day! And it’s time to go shopping!

Hope:

So, Joey, what do you have in your mind now? What do you want to buy at the department store anniversary sales?

Joey:

Well, first, I am thinking to shop for some skincare and makeup products.

You know it’s the best time in the year to 囤貨，especially for those 基本需求物品.

Hope:

That’s true. It’s the best time to stock up on some essential items, such as skincare and beauty products.

Joey:

“Stock up on some essential items” means 囤貨嗎?

Hope:

Yes, to stock up on something means to buy a large quantity of them, so you can have them handy.

Joey:

To buy a large quantity of them…大量購買。I see. Well, I am thinking to stock up on those essential items,

such as skincare and beauty products this time.  What about you, Hope?

Hope:

Well, I am going to see some thermo bottles. In the catalogue, there is a BOGO coupon for thermo bottles.

Joey:

BOGO coupon?

Hope:

Yes, it’s here in the catalogue.

Joey:

Ah! I see. BOGO stands for Buy One Get One free! 買一送一. So, you need to take this BOGO coupon 買一送一優惠券with you.

Hope:

That’s right. It means you can get the item like 50% off, and it’s a good deal for the thermo bottles.

Joey:

Yes, it’s a good deal for the thermo bottles, 保溫瓶。

Hope:

I’ll get one for my mom and one for my dad. With the BOGO coupon, the price is more reasonable.

Joey:

True. They are usually more than a thousand dollars each.

Hope:

By the way, in the catalogue, it says, once you spend more than 3000 dollars at the anniversary sales,

you will get a 300-dollar voucher. And you can accumulate the vouchers to use before the expiration date.

Joey:

Wait! A 300-dollar voucher? 是300元現金券,是嗎? So, what does accumulate mean?

Hope:

To accumulate means to collect a large number of things over a period of time.

Joey:

I see. To accumulate means 累積。So, you can accumulate the vouchers to use before the 期限。

Hope:

Yes, that is the expiration date.

Joey:

The expiration date, 期限. Hmm… you spend 3000 dollars and then you get a 300-dollar voucher. It’s like you get a 10% off, isn’t it?

Hope:

Yes, it seems like this. But it’s a good way to convince you to take the money out of your purse.

Joey:

Hmm… Now, I am thinking whether I should get a new handbag or not. You know, this 托特包 looks very 時尚and 實用。

Hope:

Yes, this tote looks classy and functional.

Joey:

A tote is托特包?

Hope:

Yes, a tote is also called a tote bag. And the one you like looks classy and functional. It’s just what you need.

Joey:

Yes, it looks classy 時尚and functional實用。 Should I purchase one this time?

Hope:

Why not? It’s the best time to buy a gift for yourself.

Joey:

Really?

Hope:

Besides, you have been working so hard the whole year.

Joey:

I am still struggling.

Hope:

Don’t struggle. A new bag wouldn’t hurt. You deserve it!