It would have been impossible to repeat my "Nickel and Dimed" "experiment," had I had been so inclined, because I would probably never have found a job.
就算我想重复在《美国生存体验实录》中的“试验”，也已然不太可能了，因为我可能连一份工作都找不到。
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To my own amazement, "Nickel and Dimed" quickly ascended to the bestseller list and began winning awards. Criticisms, too, have accumulated over the years.