2-5: 投资
对话
Steven's friend Billy knows that Steven has invested some money in the business of Internet. Now Billy is asking Steven what the situation is.
史蒂文的朋友比利知道史蒂文在因特网上投资了一些钱做生意。此刻比利正问史蒂文情况如何了。
Billy: How is your business on the Internet, Steven?
比利：史蒂文，你因特网上的生意怎么样了？
Steven：Don't mention it. I lost a bunch of money on it this year. I think it is on the brink of bankruptcy.
史蒂文：别提了。我今年赔了一些钱。我想生意快倒闭了。
Billy: I am sorry to hear that. It shows that you should buy companies, not ideas.
比利：听到这个消息我很难过。这说明你应该投资具体的公司，而不光是一些概念。
Steven：I changed my strategy around too. I am investing in good companies now.
史蒂文：我也改变了策略，正在投资前景好的公司。
Billy: Yes, I agree with you. I am going to find a good company and invest in it soon.
比利：是的，我同意你的做法。我不久也要找一家好公司然后投资一下。
Steven：It's a good idea. But please be careful when you invest this time.
史蒂文：是个好主意。不过这次投资谨慎点。
Billy: Yes, I will. I should learn more from you. After all I am green hand on it.
比利：是啊，我会的。我应该从你那里多学点啊。毕竟我在这方面是个生手。
Steven：If you have any question, you can ask me.
史蒂文：如果你有什么问题，尽管来问我。
Billy: OK. My wife sent me a message and asked me to go home just now. I am leaving.
比利：好的，我妻子刚给我发了条信息让我回家呢。我要走了。
Steven：All right. Let's chat next time. Bye-bye.
史蒂文：那好吧，我们下次再聊吧。再见。
Billy: Bye.
比利：再见。
mention v.提到，说起
brink n.边缘，边沿，界限
bankruptcy n.破产，倒闭
strategy n.策略，战略
invest v.投资，投入
green hand 生手，没有经验的人
