It's a family business, it may not bring in a lot of money, but it keeps the family together.
这是家族生意,虽然不一定可以赚大钱,但可将整个家庭凝聚在一起。
He loved to be told that one of his imaginary products was temporarily out of stock and he would faithfully promise to call again at some future date, but of course he never did.
他爱听售货员说他想像出来的那种东西暂时脱销,于是他就煞有介事地许诺改天再来光顾。当然,他再也不会来了。