Also,my father has never lost his shirt in a business deal.

VOA: special.2010.05.02

His father said, "I see you are spending more of your time in idleness than in taking care of business at this crucial time."

他的父亲对他说,"我老是发现,你成天游手好闲,而不在这节骨眼儿上多花点功夫做正经事"

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Percival's father,Augustus Lowell, worked in the family cloth business.

VOA: special.2010.07.11

Her father entered the oil business.

VOA: special.2010.04.25