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如何培养兴趣

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The cultivation of a hobby and new forms of interest is therefore a policy of the first importance to a public man.

cultivation 耕作;培养;教养

  • The cultivation of organic vegetables requires a lot of patience and specific knowledge. 有机蔬菜的耕作需要大量的耐心和专业知识。
  • Historian Paul Lovejoy relates that the cultivation of kola nuts in West Africa is hundreds of years old.历史学家保罗·洛夫乔伊提到,在西非,可乐果已有数百年的种植历史。
  • The cultivation of crops has expanded into progressively drier regions as population densities have grown. 随着人口密度的增长,农作物的种植已经扩展到了越来越干旱的地区。
cultivate v.耕作;培养(关系/素质)
  • Most of the world’s fertile land is already cultivated
  • She has worked hard to cultivate a positive relationship with her new neighbors. 她一直努力与新邻居培养良好的关系。
cultivate vegetables / peonies 种植蔬菜/牡丹 Modern farmers use advanced irrigation systems to cultivate vegetables in the greenhouse. 现代农民利用先进的灌溉系统在温室里种植蔬菜。
cultivate v. develop / build up 培养;建立 It takes many years to cultivate a deep understanding of traditional Chinese medicine. 建立对中医的深度理解需要很多年的时间。

cultivate v.(衍生出)培养

  • Harmonious relationships are what many companies aim to cultivate. 许多公司都致力于培养和谐的关系。 
  • We must cultivate compassion for ourselves, for others and for our survival. 我们必须为了自己,他人及我们的生存去培养怜悯之心。 
  • The word "culture" comes from the Latin "colere", which literally means "to cultivate". “文化”这个词来自拉丁语“colere”,字面意思是“培养”。
  • We encourage the cultivation of a hobby and new forms of interest to prevent professional burnout.我们鼓励培养爱好和新形式的兴趣,以防止职业倦怠。
cultivate hobbies 培养兴趣爱好 Parents should encourage their children to cultivate hobbies like music or painting. 父母应该鼓励孩子培养像音乐或绘画这样的兴趣爱好。
cultivate a love of art 培养对艺术的热爱 Regular visits to museums can help students cultivate a love of art. 经常参观博物馆可以帮助学生培养对艺术的热爱。
cultivate good study habits 养成良好的学习习惯 Teachers work hard to help students cultivate good study habits early in life. 教师们努力帮助学生在生命早期养成良好的学习习惯。

policy n.(处事) 原则,策略;做法

  • Honesty is the best policy.
  • We are not about to change our editorial policy. 我们不打算改变我们的社论方针。

importance n.重要,重要性;傲慢;名望

  • This is a mission of importance.
  • The discovery of this document is of great historical importance. 这一文件的发现具有重大的历史重要性。
  • This is a matter of the utmost importance这是个极其重要的问题。
of the first importance 头等重要 When designing a bridge, safety is of the first importance. 在设计大桥时,安全是头等大事。
of leading / primary / paramount importance 首要的/最重要的 Protecting the environment is of paramount importance to the future of our planet. 保护环境对我们星球的未来至关重要。
of vital / crucial importance 至关重要的 Timely medical intervention is of vital importance in treating heart attacks. 在治疗心脏病发作时,及时的医疗干预至关重要。
of secondary importance 次要的 For some people, salary is of secondary importance compared to job satisfaction. 对某些人来说,与工作满意度相比,薪水是次要的。
of equal importance 同等重要 In a balanced diet, proteins and vitamins are of equal importance. 在均衡饮食中,蛋白质和维生素同等重要。

But this is not a business that can be undertaken in a day or swiftly improvised by a mere command of the will.

swiftly improvised 迅速地即兴创造/仓促地应付

  • The value of any financial asset can change swiftly. 任何金融资产的价值都会迅速发生变化。
  • However, some actors can improvise而且有的演员还会即兴发挥。
  • The unexpected presentation had to be swiftly improvised due to a last-minute change in the agenda.由于议程的临时变动,这份意料之外的演示不得不迅速地即兴创造。

The growth of alternative mental interests is a long process.

alternative adj. different from the one you have and can be used instead 其他的,另外的

  • Have you any alternative suggestions?
  • After retiring, he developed alternative mental interests, such as learning philosophy and painting. 退休后,他培养了其他的精神寄托,比如学习哲学和绘画。
  • For retired professionals, the growth of alternative mental interests is key to maintaining cognitive health.对于退休专业人士来说,替代性心智兴趣的成长是保持认知健康的关键。
alternative to sth. …的替代方案/选择
  • Is there a viable alternative to surgery?
  • Solar power provides a clean alternative to fossil fuels for energy production. 太阳能为能源生产提供了一种替代化石燃料的清洁方案。
have no alternative but to do… 别无选择,只好……
  • I have no alternative but to report him to the police.
  • Since the last bus had already left, we had no alternative but to take a taxi home. 由于末班车已经开了,我们别无选择,只好打车回家。
alternate adj. 轮流的,交替的
  • I visit him on alternate Sundays.
  • The team consists of alternate layers of experienced professionals and enthusiastic trainees. 该团队由资深专业人士和热情的实习生交替组成。

The seeds must be carefully chosen; they must fall on good ground; they must be sedulously tended, if the vivifying fruits are to be at hand when needed.

at hand 触手可得;近在手边

  • I always keep a dictionary close at hand. 随时可用
  • The signature must be given by hand. 用手
  • The work is in hand, and will soon be completed. 正在进行中
  • They are always on hand whenever you need them. 有空,有时间
  • I can’t remember his phone number off hand. 立即;一时之间
at hand 近在手边;即将到来 Don't worry about the future; just focus on the task at hand. 别担心未来;只专注于眼下的任务。
by hand 手工地;用手工 The invitation cards were all written by hand to make them feel more personal. 请柬全是手工书写的,以显得更有亲切感。
in hand 在手头;在处理中;受控制 We still have some money in hand for emergency expenses. 我们手头仍留有一些钱以备急用。
on hand 在场;现有的;可供使用的 A team of medical experts was on hand to provide assistance during the race. 赛跑期间,有一组医学专家在场提供协助。
off hand 即兴地,未经准备地 I can't think of any off hand我一下子什么也想不起来。
offhand 未经准备地;随口地;傲慢的 I can’t tell you the exact number offhand, but I’ll check the records for you. 我没法随口说出确切数字,但我会为你查阅记录。