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My neighbour opened a small restaurant last year.我的邻居去年开了一家小餐馆。 His first problem was paper work, and it took months.他最先遇到的麻烦是文书工作,为此花了好几个月。 He needed a licence from the city before selling hot food.在卖热食之前,他需要市里发的「执照」。 The office said it would license his kitchen after a careful check.办事处说,仔细检查之后才会给他的厨房发「许可证」。

The lighting in the old shop was poor, so he changed every lamp.旧店里的「照明」很差,所以他换了每一盏灯。 He had a limited amount of money and did the work himself.他的钱「有限」,就自己动手干活。 The lift in the building often stopped between floors.楼里的「电梯」常常停在楼层之间。 He had to limit the number of tables to ten.他不得不「限制」桌子的数量,只能放十张。

His dog tried to lick the plates, so he kept it outside.他的狗想「舔」盘子,所以他把它关在外面。 One morning he could not open the lid of a heavy box.一天早上,他怎么也打不开一个重箱子的「盖子」。 A liberal friend told him to ask the bank for help.一位思想「开明」的朋友让他去银行求助。 The bank asked about his liability if a customer became ill.银行问他,如果顾客生病,他要承担什么「责任」。

He bought insurance that week and felt much better.他那周买了保险,心里踏实多了。 In summer the little place was full every evening.夏天,这个小店每晚都坐满了人。 Now he wants to open a second shop across the street.现在他想在街对面再开一家店。

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