歌词
The cartoons vividly depict the relationship between wealth and happiness.
这些漫画生动的描绘了财富和快乐的关系。
In the first picture, a graduate is standing on the top of a hill named "high salary".
图一中，一个毕业生站在一座名为“高薪”的小山顶上。
In the second drawing, a magnate is imprisoned by a diamond crown.
图二中，一个富豪被囚禁在钻石皇冠之中。
The caption reads "Wealth is not equal to happiness".
文字说明显示：“财富不等于快乐。”
There is no doubt that wealth brings happiness,
毫无疑问，财富能带来快乐，
especially in the modern society.
尤其是在现代社会。
Various kinds of up-to-date household appliances,
各种各样的新式家用电器，
latest fashions and recreations make their appearances with each passing day.
最新的时尚和娱乐与日俱增。
On the contrary, wealth can also lead to disasters if we have an inappropriate approach to it.
另一方面，如果我们采取不恰当的手段获得财富，财富也能带来灾难。
Wealth may tempt weak-willed persons to be addicted to harmful habits,
财富可能诱惑意志薄弱的人迷上有害的习惯，
such as drug-taking and gambling, and result in their ruin.
例如吸毒和赌博，并且导致毁灭。
From my point of view, one should never rely only on wealth to achieve happiness.
在我看来，人不能只是依赖财富来获得快乐。
For one thing, a person may lose his reason and go astray if he only intends to seek wealth and indulges himself in leading a luxurious life.
一方面，一个人如果只想寻求财富，并沉迷于过度奢华的生活，就会失去理性，误入歧途。
For another, there are some government officials who take advantage of their positions to take bribes from the people turning to them for help.
另一方面，有一些政府官员利用职权，向有求于他们的人索取贿赂。
Hence, on no account can we equate happiness with wealth.
因此，我们绝不能把快乐等同于财富。
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