也许今年，我们应该注重物品的使用期，追求那种能连续用好几代的礼物。 比如所谓传家宝式的小物件儿，像一个手机，可能用25年而不是短短25分钟的。
Maybe this year keep time in mind and go for the kind of gift that can continue to be used for generations—so-called heirloom gadgets, like a cellphone that might last 25 years rather than 25 minutes.
“这样，她就可以连续五年得到一份一千英镑的礼物，”奥斯卡·叔叔说：“我希望以后日子不会使她更为难。”
"So she'll have a birthday present of a thousand pounds for five successive years, " said Uncle Oscar. "I hope it won't make it all the harder for her later.
一项有关孩子必备玩具的民意调查显示，“芭比娃娃”连续第五年被评为女孩最心仪的圣诞礼物；而今年男孩们更青睐“高科技”玩具。
Barbie has held onto her crown as queen of girls' holiday wish lists for the fifth year but boys are going more high-tech, according to a poll of must-have toys.
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