跟艾米莉一起学口语 第487期:取得成功
时间:2019-02-12 作者:英语课 分类:跟艾米莉一起学口语
pay off
(某行动)取得成功;带来好结果
If an action pays off, it is successful or profitable 1 after a period of time.
如果一项活动有回报,那么一段时间后,它就会成功或盈利。
Sandra was determined 2 to become a doctor and her persistence 3 paid off.
桑德拉决心成为一名医生,她的坚持不懈终于带来了成功。
I hope what we have done will pay off.
我希望我们做的会有回报。
A:Hey,you look great!How's everything?
嗨,你看起来状态不错,最近怎么样?
B:Yes,you know what? I've been going to the club regularly.The training really pays off. Now I'm in a good shape and I know more about how to keep fit.
是的,你知道吗,我最近经常去健身俱乐部。锻炼确实很有用,我现在身材不错,还学到很多保健知识。
A:Really?tell me about it.I haven't gone to the club for a long time.I'm too busy with work.
真的吗?跟我说说。最近工作忙,我已经很久没有去俱乐部了。
B:It's important to do proper exercises.
适当锻炼很重要。
A:You're right.Too much or too little won't do any good.
没错,太多太少都不好。
B:The trainer tells me,besides regular sports activities,I should also have a healthy and balanced diet.
教练告诉我,除了经常锻炼,还应该有健康均衡的饮食习惯。
A:Sounds reasonable.
有道理。
B:We should eat more vegetables instead of junk food to stay energetic.
我们应该多吃蔬菜,少吃垃圾食品,这样才能精力充沛。
A:And fruits.
还有水果。
B:Surely it is.Getting enough sleep is also crucial for fitness 4.My trainer also advises me to stay in a good mood.That can help me to keep sound physical health.
当然。足够的睡眠对健康也很重要。我的教练还告诉我要有一个好心情,心情好身体就会健康。
- That business became profitable last year.那项生意去年变得很赚钱。
- The convention business is very profitable for the hotel industry.承办会议业务能给旅馆业带来很高的利润。
- I have determined on going to Tibet after graduation.我已决定毕业后去西藏。
- He determined to view the rooms behind the office.他决定查看一下办公室后面的房间。
- The persistence of a cough in his daughter puzzled him.他女儿持续的咳嗽把他难住了。
- He achieved success through dogged persistence.他靠着坚持不懈取得了成功。