时间管理技巧-有时间限制的时候我们会更专心,效率更高(3)

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　　Time-management tips

　　时间管理技巧

　　We're always more focused and productive with limited time.

　　有时间限制的时候我们会更专心，效率更高。

　　Work always seems to find a way of filling the space allotted¹ for it, so set shorter time limits for each task.

　　工作似乎总能在规定的时间内做完，所以给每一项任务少留一点时间。

　　Work is the best way to get working.

　　进入工作状态最好的方式就是开始工作。

　　Start with small tasks to get the ballrolling.

　　从小任务开始逐步进入状态。

　　The business plan you need to finish maybe intimidating² at 8 in themorning.

　　早上8点的时候看工作计划可能会让你望而却步。

　　Get your mind on the right path with easy tasks, such as answering important work emails.

　　先做一些简单的任务，做好心理准备，比如回复一些重要的工作邮件。

　　【知识点讲解】

　　intimidate³ vt.恐吓，威胁；

　　例句：

　　"You have no right to intimidate this man," Alison continued.

　　“你没有权利威胁这个人，”艾莉森接着说。

　　Jones had set out to intimidate and dominate Paul.

　　琼斯开始恐吓并控制保罗。

　　Don't you try to intimidate people by pinning labels on them.

　　别拿大帽子压人.

1 allotted   

分配，拨给，摊派( allot的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• I completed the test within the time allotted . 我在限定的时间内完成了试验。
• Each passenger slept on the berth allotted to him. 每个旅客都睡在分配给他的铺位上。

2 intimidating   

vt.恐吓，威胁( intimidate的现在分词)

参考例句：

• They were accused of intimidating people into voting for them. 他们被控胁迫选民投他们的票。
• This kind of questioning can be very intimidating to children. 这种问话的方式可能让孩子们非常害怕。

3 intimidate   

vt.恐吓，威胁

参考例句：

• You think you can intimidate people into doing what you want?你以为你可以威胁别人做任何事？
• The first strike capacity is intended mainly to intimidate adversary.第一次攻击的武力主要是用来吓阻敌方的。