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。
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| 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。 |
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| 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。 |
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| 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 |
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| have no alternative but to do… 别无选择,只好…… |
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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。 |
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| 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。 |