Shadowing
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美音(female)
美音(male)

Original Text
How Do You Eat an Elephant?
There's an old saying, "How do you eat an elephant?", to which the answer is "One bite at a time." Got a big goal? Awesome! Slice it into bite-sized pieces. These little chunks are your milestones. It's much easier for you to believe you can achieve these smaller goals, which gives you more motivation to do the necessary work to achieve them. And here's another key: every time you tick something off your list, give yourself a pat on the back. It could be a treat, a break, or a bounce on a rebounder—whatever gets you pumped. This isn't just about making progress, either: it's about enjoying the journey, you know? On the other hand, why do most people quit? They set huge, unrealistic goals and think, "I'll never achieve them!" So, set small, doable goals, reward yourself, and keep going! Your persistence is going to pay off, step by victorious step!
Translation
要怎么吃掉一头大象呢?
俗话说:“要怎么吃掉一头大象呢?”答案是:“一口一口地吃。”你有一个大目标吗?太棒了!把它切成你可以应付的小块,这些小块就是你的里程碑。你会更确信自己能完成这些较小的目标,这能带给你更多的动力去做你必须做的事情来达标。还有另一个重点:每当你划掉清单上的一件事时,就要给自己一点鼓励。可以是一个点心、一个休息,或是在弹跳床上跳一跳──任何能让你开心的事。这不只是为了要有进度,也是要享受过程,懂吗?另外,为什么大部分的人会半途而废?因为他们设定了太大、不切实际的目标,并认为:“我永远也达不到!”所以,设定小的、做得到的目标,给自己奖励和一直前进!你的坚持会得到回报,一步一步走向胜利!
Take Away
这些词汇和短语不仅在口语中可以灵活应用,在写作中也能帮助传达更丰富的意思和感情。通过记住和练习这些表达,你能够更自如地表达思想和情感。
重点词汇
- milestone(n. 里程碑)
- motivation(n. 动力)
- tick something off(划掉某事)
- pat on the back(自我鼓励)
- bounce(n. 弹跳)/baʊns/
- rebounder(n. 跳床)
- persistence(n. 坚持)
同义词和反义词:
- milestones - landmarks, goals / neglect, oversights
- motivation - drive, incentive / apathy, indifference
- persistence - determination, tenacity / surrender, reluctance
短语的解读和应用
1. one bite at a time
🔸含义: 一次一口,形容把大任务分解成小部分逐步完成。
🔹例句: The project seemed overwhelming, but we tackled it one bite at a time.
这个项目看起来很庞大,但我们一步一步地完成了它。
2. bite-sized pieces
🔸含义: 一口大小的部分,指将大任务分解成可管理的小部分。
🔹例句: He broke down the complex problem into bite-sized pieces to make it more manageable.
他把复杂的问题分成了一口大小的部分,以便更好地管理。
3. pat on the back
🔸含义: 给自己一个鼓励,意指自我表扬或认可。
🔹例句: When you achieve a goal, it's important to give yourself a pat on the back.
当你实现一个目标时,给自己一个鼓励是很重要的。
4. enjoy the journey
🔸含义: 享受旅程,指在实现目标过程中注重体验和感受,而不仅仅是结果。
🔹例句: Success isn't just about the end result; it's also about enjoying the journey.
成功不仅仅在于结果,也在于享受过程。
5. unrealistic goals
🔸含义: 不现实的目标,指难以实现或超出能力范围的目标。
🔹例句: Setting unrealistic goals can lead to frustration and early quitting.
设定不现实的目标会导致挫败感和早早放弃。
6. doable goals
🔸含义: 可行的目标,指可以实现、在能力范围内的目标。
🔹例句: It's crucial to set doable goals to maintain motivation and momentum.
设定可行的目标对于保持动力和势头至关重要。
7. step by victorious step
🔸含义: 每一步都充满胜利,指逐步实现每一个小目标,最终达到大目标。
🔹例句: Achieve your dreams step by victorious step and celebrate each milestone.
一步一步地实现你的梦想,并庆祝每一个里程碑。
8. motivation to do the necessary work
🔸含义: 做必要工作的动力,指为了实现目标而进行必要努力的动力。
🔹例句: Breaking down tasks into smaller parts can boost your motivation to do the necessary work.
将任务分成小部分可以提升你做必要工作的动力。
Retelling
学完这篇短文后,请根据以下问题进行复述练习
Q:How does breaking a big goal into smaller milestones help you achieve it?