越说越地道英语下267-268

267. She is rich now

W: I remember she was very economical¹ before.

M: She is rich now.

W: That's why she wears name brand clothes.

M: She moved to a new house last week.

W: I heard the new house was decorated beautifully.

M: Yes, she is rich now.

268. I swear that I didn't do it

W: Why did you sprinkle² water on my chair?

M: I swear that I didn't do it.

W: There is nobody here except you.

M: Was it you who did something to my computer?

W: I swear that I didn't do it.

M: Who else could it be?

1 economical   

adj.节约的，节俭的；经济学的；经济上的

参考例句：

• The state has paced the whole nation in the economical reform.这个州在经济改革中走在了全国的前列。
• Coke is an economical fuel but it leaves a lot of ash.焦炭是一种很经济的燃料,可是燃烧后剩下很多灰。

2 sprinkle   

v.撒，洒；n.少量，少数

参考例句：

• Sprinkle sugar evenly over the top of the cake.把糖均匀地撒在蛋糕上。
• Sprinkle some water before you sweep.先泼点儿水再扫。