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一针及时，可省九针
A stitch in time saves nineA small effort made at the right time might save a big problem later on.
- Fixing that frayed rope was a real stitch in time. It would probably have snapped when the wind got up later if we hadn't.修理那根磨损的绳子真是一件费时费力的事。如果我们不这么做的话，晚些时候起风时它可能就断了。
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早起的鸟儿有虫吃
The early bird gets the worm.The person who arrives first is the one who is successful.
- We'll want to be at the theater early for the best seats – the early bird gets the worm!我们想早点到电影院去抢最好的座位——早起的鸟儿有虫吃!
- I need to get up early tomorrow and go to the job centre - the early bird gets the worm!我明天要早起去就业中心——早起的鸟儿有虫吃!
03.拖延
ProcrastinationThe act of delaying something that must be done, often because it is unpleasant or boring.
This is no time for procrastination, and we need decisive action.
现在不是拖延的时候，我们需要果断的行动。
- We can't afford any procrastination this week, and everything must be finished by Friday.这个星期我们不能拖延，所有的事情必须在星期五前完成。
04.事实胜于雄辩
Actions speak louder than words
He spoke up for the immigrants, but he gave them a bed in his house - actions speak louder than words.
他为移民们说话，却在自己的房子里给了他们一张床——事实胜于雄辩。
I don't care what he says, only what he does - actions speak louder than words.
我不在乎他说什么，只在乎他做什么——行动胜于空谈。
05.熬夜，开夜车
Burn the midnight oilTo work late into the night.
Sorry, I can't come to the pub. This report's due at 9 am and I'll need to burn the midnight oil if I am going to get it finished.
对不起，我不能去酒吧。这份报告要在上午9点交，如果我要完成它的话，我得加夜班。
I have an important exam tomorrow, so I'm going to burn the midnight oil to prepare for it.
明天我有一个重要的考试，所以我打算今晚要挑灯夜读了。
06.费力的工作
Elbow grease - a lot of physical effort.
A raised edge along the side of a street, often forming part of a path for people to walk on.
- The polish needs a certain amount of elbow grease to apply.
这抛光工作需要花一定的力气才能完成。
07.加倍努力
Go the extra mile - going beyond what is usually required.
- He didn't need to pick me up from the airport. I'm grateful that he went the extra mile.他不需要去机场接我。我很感激他做这么多。
- She went the extra mile for dinner tonight by baking her famous apple pie for dessert.她为今晚的晚餐做了很多努力，烤了她拿手的苹果派当甜点。
08.竭尽全力
Bend over backwardsMake extravagant efforts to avoid bias.
The man bent over backwards to show he was not favoring his friend in the argument.
那人竭力表示他不赞同朋友在辩论中的观点。
- We will bend over backwards to be fair to both parties.
我们会尽一切努力对双方都公平。
09.用功学习
Hit the booksTo study, especially for a test or exam.
I've done no work for the end of terms exams. I need to hit the books big time..
我没有为期末考试做任何功课。我得好好读书了。
My lawyer said he needed to hit the books in preparation for my court case next week.
律师说他需要好好准备我下周的庭审。
10.筋疲力尽
Run out of steam / running on fumes
Completely out of energy.
- I'm running out of steam, and I need to take a break.
我已经筋疲力尽了，我需要休息一下。
- I was going strong in the marathon until I hit the wall at the twenty-mile mark. Then I was running on fumes.我在马拉松比赛中一直劲头很足，直到我跑到二十英里处，我就筋疲力尽了。
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