231215 书中真有“泼天的富贵”：特价书竟卖出50万天价
▍原文
A first edition Harry Potter book found in a shop's bargain bucket has sold for more than £55,000.
The hardback copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - the first book in JK Rowling's stories about a boy wizard - was published in 1997.
Books expert Jim Spencer said: “It’s a great result for a great find.” “This was a genuine, honest first issue and a fantastically well-preserved example.” He added: “It was fresh to the market and it deserved to go full steam like the Hogwart’s Express.”
▍语言点
- bargain /ˈbɑːɡɪn/ n. 特价物品
· bargain bucket 特价桶
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hardback /ˈhɑːdbæk/ n. 硬面精装版
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well-preserved /ˌwel prɪˈzɜːvd/adj. 保存完好的
· preserve /prɪˈzɜːv/ v. 保存
· fantastically/extremely well-preserved 保存得非常好的
- fresh /freʃ/ adj. 新鲜的
· fresh to market 刚刚上市
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deserve /dɪˈzɜːv/ v. 应当，应得
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go/at full steam 能量满满、全速前进(暗指这本书价格很高)