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毅力 - 决心

探索描绘决心的英语谚语,包括“滚石不生苔”和“开始的事情已完成一半”。

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Perseverance
a man is a lion in his own cause

used to suggest that personal investment in a situation increases motivation, leading individuals to exceed expectations by putting in extra effort

涉及自身利益时,人往往会更加努力

涉及自身利益时,人往往会更加努力

Ex: Jack could be mild-mannered and amicable most of the time, but when his children were criticized, he fiercely defended them.  His wife smiled, recalling the old saying that a man is a lion in his own cause. 
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a rolling stone gathers no moss

used to suggest that someone who keeps moving and changing their situation will not accumulate problems or responsibilities, but also will not gain the benefits of stability or permanence

不断变动虽能减少一些负担,也会失去稳定带来的好处

不断变动虽能减少一些负担,也会失去稳定带来的好处

Ex: The young entrepreneur had a new business idea every week and jumped from venture to venture without sticking with any for long.  Her father sighed and said that a rolling stone gathers no moss. 
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a thing begun is half done

used to suggest that starting a task or project is the most difficult part and that taking the first step is critical to achieving success, as it sets the momentum for completion

一旦开始,就等于完成了很大一部分

一旦开始,就等于完成了很大一部分

Ex: Peter had put off mowing the lawn for so long that the job seemed daunting, but after starting at one corner, he soon finished the whole yard.  He agreed that a thing begun is half done. 
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he that will to Cupar maun to Cupar

used to suggest that if someone is truly determined to achieve a goal or reach a destination, they will not be easily dissuaded or discouraged

有决心的人不会轻易放弃目标

有决心的人不会轻易放弃目标

Ex: If you want to learn a new skill, you have to put in the time and effort.  He that will to Cupar maun to Cupar. 
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if opportunity does not knock, build a door

used to suggest that if an opportunity does not naturally present itself, one should persistently work towards creating opportunities and overcoming obstacles to achieve success

如果机会不来,就自己创造机会

如果机会不来,就自己创造机会

Ex: Instead of waiting around for someone else to offer her a job, Jane decided to start her own business.  As the saying goes, if opportunity does not knock, build a door. 
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nothing is easy to the unwilling

used to suggest that if someone lacks motivation or is unwilling to put in the effort required to succeed, they are likely to find even the simplest tasks to be difficult or challenging

没有动力的人连简单的事也会觉得困难

没有动力的人连简单的事也会觉得困难

Ex: Mary has been struggling in her math class, but she's not willing to spend extra time studying or practicing.  As the saying goes, nothing is easy to the unwilling, and Mary's grades are reflecting her lack of effort. 
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who says A, must say B

used to suggest that if someone starts or initiates a particular action or process, it is expected that they will continue and complete the subsequent steps

既然开始了,就应继续完成后续步骤

既然开始了,就应继续完成后续步骤

Ex: If you promise to do something, you must follow through with it.  As the saying goes, who says A, must say B. 
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nothing is impossible to a willing heart

used to emphasize that if someone is determined and willing to work hard, they can achieve anything they set their mind to, regardless of the difficulty or complexity of the task

有决心并肯努力,再难的事也有可能做到

有决心并肯努力,再难的事也有可能做到

Ex: Susan struggled for years to save enough money for her own business, working multiple jobs and sacrificing wants for needs.  In the end, she succeeded because nothing is impossible to a willing heart. 
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you cannot keep a good man down

used to imply that a determined individual will succeed despite the odds and difficulties

有决心的人即使遇到困难,最终也会继续前进

有决心的人即使遇到困难,最终也会继续前进

Ex: Despite facing rejection after rejection, the aspiring writer kept writing and eventually published a successful book, demonstrating that you cannot keep a good man down. 
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the sea refuses no river

used to imply that with determination and perseverance, one can overcome obstacles and achieve their goals, no matter how difficult or daunting they may seem

凭借坚持可以克服障碍并实现目标

凭借坚持可以克服障碍并实现目标

Ex: Despite the numerous obstacles she faced, Jane kept pushing forward, proving that the sea refuses no river when it comes to achieving one's goals. 
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