1--Why is there so much crime?
2--Because parents don't teach their kids right from wrong.
1--Is that it?
2--Also, there aren't enough police.
1--But there are a lot of police.
2--There's only one police officer per 100 criminals.
1--Can't we hire more police?
2--No. It costs too much money.
1--Doesn't crime cost more than police?
2--Yes, it does.
1--So it would be cheaper to hire more police?
2--Yes, it would.
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注解:
1.right from wrong分辨是非
2.criminals罪犯
3.costs 花费
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译文:
1--为什么有这么多犯罪行动?
2--因为父母没有教孩子分辨什么是对什么是错。
1--是因为这个吗?
2--而且,没有足够的警察。
1--但是有很多警察啊。
2--每100个罪犯只有一个警官。
1--难道我们不能雇用更多的警察吗?
2--不能。那要花费很多钱。
1--难道犯罪活动不比警察花费更多吗?
2--是的,那更多。
1--所以雇用更多的警察不是会更便宜?
2--是的,会的。