我答应过我的女朋友过生日进送她一条金项链。可是当珠宝商报出我们看中的那条项链的价格时，我低低地打了个长口哨。“那这条项链多少钱呢？”我指着另一个盘子里的项链问。

　　“先生，对你来说，”珠宝商答道，“大约值三声口哨。”

Three Whistles

　　I promised my girlfriend a gold necklace for her birthday， but when the jeweler quoted a price for one we liked， I let out a long， low whistle. “And how much are they then？” I asked， pointing to another tray.

　　“You， sir，” replied the jeweler， “about three whistles.”