Three competing store owners rented adjoining shops in a mall. Observers waited for mayhem to ensue.

三个互相争生意的商店老板在一条商业街上租用了毗邻的店铺。旁观者等着瞧好戏。

The retailer¹ on the right put up huge signs saying, Gigantic Sale! and Super Bargains!

右边的零售商挂起了巨大的招牌，上书：大减价！特便宜！

The store on the left raised bigger signs proclaiming, Prices Slashed²! and Fantastic Discounts!

左边的商店挂出了更大的招牌，声称：大砍价!大折扣!

The owner in the middle then prepared a large sign that simply stated, ENTRANCE.

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。