Savvy 10 Sincere Advices
第十招 忠言劝告

“忠言逆耳利于行。”（Honest advice, though unpleasant to the ear, benefits conduct.）认真对待每个朋友的忠言和劝告，这会免去我们成功道路上的许多失误，使我们扶摇直上，直达光辉灿烂的顶点。而一则忠言和劝告应该是“言者有功，听者受益。” （The speaker contributes and the listener benefits.）

初级经典

That certainly sounds like a good idea. Thank you.
那听起来是一个不错的主意。谢谢你。

I think you should give up smoking.
我觉得你该戒烟。

You really ought to do your best to get up earlier, you know.
你知道，你真应该尽量早一点起床。

Well, why don't you go for a walk after supper?
嗯，你为何晚饭后不去散步？

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Can you advise me on how to be a good writer?
你能告诉我怎样当个好作家吗？

What do you suggest I do?
你认为我该怎么做呢？

What would you do in my position?
你要是我的话，你怎么办？

What would you do if you were in my shoes?
你要是处在我的位置，你会怎么做？

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中级经典

Yes, but you didn't get the main point.
是啊，你没抓住重点。

You're absolutely right, but don't you see that Chinese food is delicious?
你所言极是，但你没发现中国菜很香吗？

Oh, yeah, I didn't realize that.
喔，对啦！我怎么没想到呢。

Good Lord, I didn't think of that!
天哪！我还没想到那事呢！

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Try to be in less of a hurry.
尽量别匆匆忙忙的。

You don't seem to realize that there's much more involved.
你似乎没察觉，这里牵涉很多问题。

That's alright in theory, but in practice it's impossible.
理论上讲得通，实际上不可能做到。

I see what you mean, but if you can help it, it would be better.
我知道你的意思，但你若能控制一下，那就更好了。

Wouldn't it be better to exercise more self-control?
多一些进行自我控制不更好吗？

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Of course. But well... it's easier said than done... but... oh, you know, I've been getting into the habit of getting up late.
当然。但是……嗯……说来容易做起来难。但是……你知道，我已养成了晚起床的习惯了。

I see, but I'm not sure I can do that. You see, sometimes I just can't help but lose my temper.
我知道，但我不敢说自己能否做得到。你知道，有时候我真控制不住要发脾气。

That's all very well, but I don't think that would work.
不错，但我认为那行不通。

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高级经典

Can you give me any advice as to how to find a good job?
你能告诉我怎样才找到好工作吗？

In my opinion, you must keep a dictionary handy when you read the articles.
依我看，你读文章时，手边要有本字典。

Personally, I think the first thing for you would be to have a medical check-up.
我个人认为，你最好首先去进行体检。

For lunch, I recommend that you eat less and second, that you eat more healthy food.
至于午饭，我建议你少吃一些，其次吃的要更有益于健康。

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You may not agree with me, but it might be a good idea to learn to drive.
你可能不同意我的观点，但我觉得学开车也许是个好主意。

What you've done is pretty good so far, but don't let it go to your head.
就你目前已做的工作来看，还是不错的；不过仍要保持谦虚谨慎的态度。

Don't mention George's name to Roger. They had a falling out two years ago. Let sleeping dogs lie, if you know what I mean.
对罗杰别提乔治，他们两年前大吵了一架。依我看，最好不要惹是生非。

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