中級美語對話 (第35講)

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35. A Sense of Security p.227
     Some people take the view that sometimes in life we have to take chances in order to make progress. I admire such people. It certainly takes courage to take risks. Maybe it's due to my upbringing, but I am the type who likes to play it safe.
     People like me believe in the saying, " A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." Conservative as it may be, it keeps me out of trouble. I must confess, however, that such a lifestyle may, at times, be boring. Admittedly, my life is not half as colorful or exciting as other people's, but at least it gives me a sense of security.
     take the view that + 從句 認(rèn)為
     take chances = take risks = adventure v. adventurous adj.
     make a lot of progress 不可數(shù) progress v.n.發(fā)音不同
     admirable 重音在第一音節(jié)
     It takes patience to be a good teacher.
     upbringing n.成長環(huán)境
     type = kind
     play it safe 做事穩(wěn)穩(wěn)地來
     proverb = saying
     Haste makes waste. 欲速者不達
     Though/Although she is beautiful,…… = Beautiful as she is,…… = As beautiful as she is,……
     He studies (twice or half)as hard as I do.