[請益] The New York Times的幾個句子

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黃色字是我有疑問的部份

1.Flashy and futuristic machines are popping up everywhere be it in hotels or

  department stores.


2.These machines are not for quarters: purchases are measured in dollar

  amounts that cost at least $10 and often much more.



提問：
1.這裡的be it是什麼文法？中文是什麼意思？

2.這裡的dollar amounts是什麼意思？


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