buying goods on the installment plan has become epidemic in recent years.
近几年来,用分期付款的办法购物十分流行。
the goods bought on the installment plan are, in almost every case, goods that will last radios, televisions sets, washing machines, refrigerators, motor-cars, motorcycles, and furniture.
用分期付款购买的商品几乎都是耐用品——收音机、电视机、洗衣机、电冰箱、汽车、摩托车和家具等。
the goods bought on the installment plan are, in almost every case, goods that will last—radios, television sets, washing machines, refrigerators, motorcars, motorcycles, and furniture.
用分期付款方式购买的商品,几乎都是耐用品,——收音机、电视机、洗衣机、冰箱、汽车、摩托车和家具。
if the people on the installment plan lost their jobs, they would probably not be able to pay their payments.
当采取分期付款方式的顾客失业时,他们就很可能无力支付欠款。
if the people on the installment plan lost their jobs, they would probably not be able to make their payments.
如果购物者失业,也就失去了支付货款的能力。