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个商场租用了相互毗邻的店铺。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 Slashed”and“Fantastic Discounts!”

左边的商店挂出了更大的招牌，声称:“大砍价!”“狂打折!”

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”。