Semiconductors are computer chips which are important for everything from washing machines to cars.

半导体是计算机芯片，它对洗衣机、汽车等都很重要。

For example, we will try to use less water by turning off the tap while we brush our teeth, and reusing the washing machine water to flush the toilet.

例如，我们可以在刷牙的时候关掉水龙头以节约用水，洗衣服的水可用于冲马桶。

If you're washing machine costs $400 today and 350 tomorrow, you're going to put off that consumption till next year because it's going to be cheaper.

如果你的洗衣机今天要400美元， 明天要350美元，你会把消费推迟到明年， 因为它会更便宜。