名句
Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well.
—— Josh Billings
生活不在于握有一手好牌,而在于打好你手上的牌。
>>>>词汇讲解
1.consist in 存在于;在于
The beauty of the city consists in its magnificent buildings. 这座城市的美就在于它那些宏伟的建筑。
2. card n.纸牌,扑克牌 = playing card
3. hold v.拿着;持有
hold all the cards 有把握,能控制局势
Customers are really in charge in today’s marketplace. They hold all the cards. 消费者实际掌管了当今的市场。他们控制了局势。
>>>>句式讲解
1. 定语从句you hold修饰those
2. not...but... 平行结构
>>>>昨日翻译答案
他离职时,他的位置很难找到人接替。
He will be difficult to replace when he leaves.
>>>>本日翻译练习
统治的第一要务在于,懂得如何控制精英人物。
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