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毅力 - 行动与不作为

掌握关于行动与不行动的英语谚语,如“说得多做得少”和“明天永远不会来”。

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Perseverance
a man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds

used for saying that if a person continuously engages in empty talk without taking productive action, they will not accomplish anything meaningful or valuable

没有行动的空谈不会带来有价值的结果

没有行动的空谈不会带来有价值的结果

Ex: The politician made many promises during his campaign, but after he was elected, he failed to fulfill any of them.  A man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds, and the politician's promises were nothing but empty words. 
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few words, (and|) many deeds

used to emphasize the importance of being efficient, effective, and productive, rather than being overly talkative or boastful

少说多做

少说多做

Ex: The new employee didn't talk much during the meeting, but her work spoke for itself.  Few words many deeds, and that's exactly what the team needed. 
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God helps those who help themselves

used to say that individuals who take action and put in effort to achieve their goals and solve their problems are more likely to receive divine assistance or blessings

自己肯努力的人更容易得到帮助

自己肯努力的人更容易得到帮助

Ex: The entrepreneur was looking for investors, but he also worked tirelessly to improve his business plan.  He believed that God helps those who help themselves, and he knew that success would come to those who put in the effort. 
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God never sends mouths but He sends meat

used to imply that people should have faith and trust in God's ability to provide for their needs and to solve their problems

上帝会供给人们所需之物

上帝会供给人们所需之物

Ex: Whenever I start to worry about my financial situation, I remind myself that God never sends mouths but he sends meat. 
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great talkers are little doers

used to imply that people who talk a lot about their plans or achievements may not be as capable as they appear, and that it is important to look at what people do rather than simply what they say

说得多的人未必做得多

说得多的人未必做得多

Ex: My boss is always talking about the big projects he wants to start, but he never seems to get anything done.  I guess it's true that great talkers are little doers. 
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he who is absent, is always in the wrong

used to highlight how people tend to assume guilt or fault when someone is not present to provide their perspective or defend themselves

缺席的人因为无法为自己辩解,更容易被指责

缺席的人因为无法为自己辩解,更容易被指责

Ex: When the project failed, people started to blame the team member who was out of town at the time.  It just goes to show that he who is absent is always in the wrong. 
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saying and doing are two things

used to suggest that what people say or promise is not always what they actually do or follow through with

说和做并不是一回事

说和做并不是一回事

Ex: In politics, people often make grand speeches but fail to take action.  It's a reminder that saying and doing are two things. 
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tomorrow never comes

used to emphasize the importance of taking action in the present and avoiding procrastination, as tomorrow is always in the future and becomes today when it arrives

不要把今天该做的事拖到明天

不要把今天该做的事拖到明天

Ex: If we keep saying that we'll do something tomorrow, we'll never actually get anything done because tomorrow never comes. 
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you snooze, you lose

used to emphasize the importance of staying cautious and alert, so as not to miss any opportunities

一不留神机会就没了, 下手晚了就输了

一不留神机会就没了, 下手晚了就输了

Ex: I always tell my students that you snooze, you lose, and that they should always be ready to take advantage of opportunities when they arise. 
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when in doubt, do nowt

used to advise that when one is uncertain about what to do, it may be better to refrain from taking any action at all

不确定时,有时最好先不要行动

不确定时,有时最好先不要行动

Ex: The investor followed the advice 'when in doubt, do nowt' when she was unsure about a particular stock, and decided to hold off on buying until she had more information. 
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many words will not fill a bushel

used to emphasize the need for action rather than mere talk or empty promises, as using many words does not necessarily lead to to achieving one's goals or solving a problem

光说很多话而不行动解决不了问题

光说很多话而不行动解决不了问题

Ex: When my friend kept talking about his plans to start a business, I reminded him that many words will not fill a bushel, and that he needed to start taking action. 
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good words without deeds are (nothing but|meer|) rushes and reeds

used to imply that words or promises are meaningless without actions to back them up

没有行动的言语和承诺毫无价值

没有行动的言语和承诺毫无价值

Ex: When my friend kept making promises but failing to follow through, I reminded him that good words without deeds are rushes and reeds. 
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the road to hell is paved with good intentions

used to imply that good intentions, plans, and promises are only meaningful if they are followed through with action

好意若没有正确行动,也可能带来坏结果

好意若没有正确行动,也可能带来坏结果

Ex: The politician acknowledged that the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and that the best way to win the trust and support of voters was to deliver on campaign promises and take concrete actions to address issues. 
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