Three competingstore owners rented adjoining①shops in a mall. Observers waited for mayhem to ensue.
The retailer②on the right put up huge signs saying, “Gigantic Sale!” and “Super Bargains!”
The store on the left raised bigger signs proclaiming, “Prices Slashed③!” and “Fantastic Discounts④!”
The owner in the middle then prepared a large sign that simply stated, “Entrance”.
① adjoiningadj. 相连的, 邻接的, 隔壁的
② retailern. 零售商,零售店
③ slashv. 大幅度削减,减低,减少
④ discountn. 折扣,打折扣
中间战术
三个互相争生意的商店老板在一条林荫道上租用了毗邻的店铺。旁观者等着瞧好戏。
右边的零售商挂起了巨大的招牌,上书:“大减价!”“特便宜!”
左边的商店挂出了更大的招牌,声称:“大砍价!”“大折扣!”
中间的商人随后准备了一个大招牌,上面只简单地写着:“入口处”。