Too many people fall into the trap of believing that they can buy their way to happiness — a new product will make them super-organized, a new car will make them feel better about themselves, etc.

太多人以为他们可以用钱买来快乐——用一种新产品就能让他们有条不紊，有一辆新车会让他们更自信，等等。

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Americans take out loans to buy a car or a house, and many young people borrow money to go to university.

美国人会通过借贷来买车，买房，年轻人则会贷款去上大学。

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Not many people want to buy something as expensive and durable as a car from a company that may not be around next year.

没有多少人想买一些昂贵耐用如汽车的东西，而且这辆车还是来自一家明年也不可能恢复元气的公司。

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In half a century of watching the auto industry, I've learned that there are people, many many millions, who just won't buy a car with the word "FORD" on the grille.

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