賴世雄中級美國英語A Sense of Security
35. A Sense of Security
Some people take the view that sometimes in life we have to take chances in order to make progress. I admire such people. It certainly takes courage to take risks. Maybe it's due to my upbringing, but I am the type who likes to play it safe.
People like me believe in the saying, " A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." Conservative as it may be, it keeps me out of trouble. I must confess, however, that such a lifestyle may, at times, be boring. Admittedly, my life is not half as colorful or exciting as other people's, but at least it gives me a sense of security.
take the view that + 從句 認為
take chances = take risks = adventure v. adventurous adj.
make a lot of progress 不可數 progress v.n.發(fā)音不同
admirable 重音在第一音節(jié)
It takes patience to be a good teacher.
upbringing n.成長環(huán)境
type = kind
play it safe 做事穩(wěn)穩(wěn)地來
proverb = saying
Haste makes waste. 欲速者不達
Though/Although she is beautiful,... = Beautiful as she is,... = As beautiful as she is,...
He studies (twice or half)as hard as I do.
