太多债务

John was aggravated about his many debts.

约翰被众多债务缠得焦头烂额。

"Henry," he confided to his best friend. "I can't sleepanymore because I am so worried about finances."

“亨利，”他对自己最好的朋友倾诉说，“我为自己的财务状况焦虑得睡不着觉了。”

"Sorry, buddy," answered Henry, "but I can't help you in that department. You already owe me$800."

“很抱歉，老伙计，”亨利答道，“在这个问题上我帮不上忙了，你还欠我800块钱呢。”

"I wasn't going to ask you again. Don't worry."

“我不是又来找你借钱的，别担心。”

"I can't understand why you are in this situation. You have a good, steady job."

“我真不明白你怎么会把自己搞成这样。你的工作很不错，又稳定。”

"I know, but I owe money to the food market, the department stores, the liquor store, thelandlady and you."

“我也知道，不过我在食品店、商场、酒店都有欠账，我还欠房东太太，还有你的钱。”

"Why don't you pay off one debt at a time?"

“你为什么不一次付清一笔债务呢?”

"I would if I could, but if I don't have some money by tomorrow--I'll really be in a big jam."

“我能的话一定会的，不过明天我要是没有点儿钱的话，我可就要有大麻烦了。”

"You owe the government back taxes?"

“你欠政府税款吗?”

"No, I don't have enough money to bet on the horse races tomorrow."

“不是的，是明天我没有足够的钱赌马了。”