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Your Thanksgiving Turkey Will Be Cheaper This Year

Date
2024 年 11 月 22 日
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Are you getting ready for Thanksgiving dinner? Well, here's some good news for your wallet – the cost of your Thanksgiving turkey is expected to be cheaper this year. According to a recent survey, the average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people is projected to be $61.17, which is a 4.5% decrease from last year. This decrease is mainly due to lower turkey prices, which are down by 5.6%. The drop in turkey prices can be attributed to an increased supply of turkeys following last year's avian flu outbreak. Despite ongoing high food inflation, consumers can enjoy some relief when it comes to purchasing the star of the Thanksgiving table. It's not just the turkey that's contributing to the lower cost – other side dishes like potatoes have also seen price reductions. However, some items like pumpkin and carrots have experienced price increases. Overall, the balance of cost savings on your Thanksgiving meal will depend on the complexity of your menu. While the main course – the Thanksgiving turkey – is set to cost you less this year, keep in mind that some side items could offset those savings. Make sure to plan your Thanksgiving dinner wisely, taking into account both the cheaper turkey prices and the potential fluctuations in the prices of other ingredients. So, as you prepare for a festive Thanksgiving gathering, you can celebrate not only with delicious food but also with the knowledge that your Thanksgiving turkey will be kinder to your budget this year. Enjoy the feast and the savings!

你是否準備好感恩節晚餐了?好消息來了,你的錢包可以輕鬆了─今年感恩節火雞的價格預計會更便宜。根據最近的一項調查,10人份的感恩節大餐的平均成本預計為61.17美元,比去年下降了4.5%。這主要是由於火雞價格下降了5.6%。火雞價格的下降要歸因於去年禽流感爆發後火雞供應的增加。儘管食品通脹持續高企,當消費者購買感恩節大餐的主角時,可以感到一些寬慰。降價的不僅僅是火雞─其他配菜如土豆也有價格下降。然而,一些項目如南瓜和胡蘿蔔的價格卻有所上升。總的來說,你在感恩節大餐上的節省將取決於你的菜單複雜程度。儘管感恩節大餐的主菜─感恩節火雞今年預計會花費更少,請記住一些配菜可能會抵消這些節省。請明智地計劃你的感恩節晚餐,考慮到火雞價格更便宜以及其他食材價格的潛在波動。因此,當你準備一個節日感恩節聚會時,你不僅可以品嚐美食,還可以知道你的感恩節火雞今年將對你的預算更為友好。享受盛宴和節省!

Vocabulary

Thanksgiving dinner

中文

感恩節大餐

turkey prices

中文

火雞價格

side dishes

中文

配菜

food inflation

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食品通脹

ingredients

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食材

Comprehension

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The average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people this year is projected to be $61.17.
The lower cost of the Thanksgiving dinner is mainly attributed to the decreased turkey prices and increased supply following last year's avian flu outbreak.
Besides turkey, other side dishes like potatoes have also seen price reductions.
People should consider both the cheaper turkey prices and the potential fluctuations in the prices of other ingredients when planning their Thanksgiving dinner.