一、边听边学 Listen and Learn
down and out 身无分文
hand to mouth 勉强糊口
pinch pennies 节俭
when the chip are down 最糟糕的状况
handout 施舍
mooch 借，乞求
sit tight 耐心等候
get out from under 度过难关

二、边听边说 Listen and Speak
A: I can't believe I'm down and out. I'm living hand to mouth and pinching pennies.
我真不敢相信自己一贫如洗，每天都只能勉强糊口。
B: You can always turn to me when the chips are down.
如果你有困难的话，我可以帮你。
A: I don't want any handouts. I don't mooch off anyone.
我不需要施舍，我不想向别人低头。
B: Just sit tight. You'll get out from under.
你真坚强，一定可以渡过难关。

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