Some Americans are trading down by going for cheaper items, or shopping at bargain stores.

有些美国人为了省钱而购买更便宜的商品，或去特价商店购物。

Because you're in a bargain store, you might assume that everything costs less than it might somewhere else.

由于你是在一家打折商店，你就会下意识地认为所有的东西都比其他地方便宜。