I see that they have bought a house in the country. I suppose they are trying to keep up with the Joneses.

我知道他们在乡下买了一幢房子。我想他们是为了要跟别人比排场。

Edward is always trying to keep up with the Joneses.

爱德华老是不断地和邻居比较。

You're right, honey. It's stupid to keep up with the Joneses.

你说得对，亲爱的。老是追着别人的生活方式真是太蠢了。

Mr. and Mrs. Brown bought a new car simply to keep up with the Joneses.

布朗夫妇买了一辆新车只是为了和邻居比富。

Moreover, it is likely for students to keep up with the Joneses, sometimes resulting in an additionally expenditure for a family, especially a poor family.

此外，它很可能为学生比阔气，有时导致另外一个家庭支出，尤其是一个贫穷的家庭。