豆知识 2011-03-13&03-19 正确面对成长的烦恼

 Everybody has a fear about growing up. It’s all a part of the growing up process, but what exactly do we fear? The thought of going to a new school? Making big decisions? Leaving friends behind? Being left behind? Wearing a tie? Or simply not knowing what will happen next? We all have these fears. Unfortunately, they don't go away when you get older. Actually, it only gets worse. The bigger you get, the fewer places there are to hide. Life will set in and power upon you. There will be more responsibility¹, more work to do, more pressure to succeed. Growing up, the world is a cold and scary² place, filled with unknown.

 

But, hey, it’s not that bad. It’s also filled with amazing things and awesome³ adventures. The older you get the more you’ll experience. You meet new people, make new friends, doors will open leading you to new worlds and exciting opportunities. Embrace⁴ the dream not knowing what will happen next. Life is supposed to be a surprise; there is no reason to resent⁵ getting older. It will be boring if we stay the same forever. Don't worry too much about growing up. After all, how else would you reach the cookie jar?

1 responsibility   

n.责任，职责

参考例句：

• The safety of the ship is the captain's responsibility.确保船的安全是船长的责任。
• The matter is outside my area of the responsibility.此事超出我的责任范围。

2 scary   

a.引起惊慌的；害怕的

参考例句：

• What animal do you think is the most scary?你认为什么动物最可怕？
• Are you afraid of scary movies?你害怕恐怖电影吗？

3 awesome   

adj.令人惊叹的，难得吓人的，很好的

参考例句：

• The church in Ireland has always exercised an awesome power.爱尔兰的教堂一直掌握着令人敬畏的权力。
• That new white convertible is totally awesome.那辆新的白色折篷汽车简直棒极了.

4 embrace   

vt.拥抱；包括；包围，环绕；n.拥抱，怀抱

参考例句：

• He held her to him in a warm embrace.他热列地拥抱她。
• The hills embrace the village.山丘环绕着村庄。

5 resent   

v.对...表示忿恨，对...怨恨

参考例句：

• I resent his dictatorial manner.我痛恨他的独断作风。
• I resent comments on the impracticality of small cars.我反对说小骄车不实用的说法。