散文欣赏-想想好事情

 　　When times become difficult (and you know they sometimes will), remember a moment in your life that was filled with joy and happiness.

　　当你身陷困境的时候（你有时会），回想你生命中快乐和幸福的时刻。

　　Remember how it made you feel, and you will have the strength you need to get through any trial.

　　回想它是如何使你快乐，你便有了走出困境的勇气。

　　When life throws you one more obstacle than you think you can handle, remember something you achieved through perseverance¹ and by struggling to the end.

　　当面对重重困难，你感觉举步维艰的时候，回想你以前是如何坚持到底战胜困难的最后时刻的。

　　In doing so, you'll find you have the ability to overcome each obstacle brought your way.

　　这样，你就会发现你有能力克服每个障碍。

　　When you find yourself drained and depleted² of energy, remember to find a place of sanctuary³ and rest.

　　当你觉得精疲力尽的时候，暂时离开，让自己稍作休息。

　　Take the neccessary time in your own life to dream your dreams and renew your energy, so you'll be ready to face each new day.

　　给自己留点时间做做梦，充一下电，这样你就能以崭新的面貌去面对每一天。

　　When you feel tension building, find something fun to do. You'll find that the stress you feel will dissipate and your thoughts will become clearer.

　　当你感觉到紧张的压力，做一些有乐趣的事吧。你会发现压力在渐渐消逝，你的想法也渐渐明朗了。

　　When you're faced with so many negative and draining situations, realize how minuscule⁴ problems will seem when you view your life as a whole--and remember the positive things.

　　当你面对重重困难的时候，要意识到相对于你的整个生命，这些难题其实是微不足道的－－铭记你生命中美好的东西。

1 perseverance   

n.坚持不懈，不屈不挠

参考例句：

• It may take some perseverance to find the right people.要找到合适的人也许需要有点锲而不舍的精神。
• Perseverance leads to success.有恒心就能胜利。

2 depleted   

adj. 枯竭的, 废弃的 动词deplete的过去式和过去分词

参考例句：

• Food supplies were severely depleted. 食物供应已严重不足。
• Both teams were severely depleted by injuries. 两个队都因队员受伤而实力大减。

3 sanctuary   

n.圣所，圣堂，寺庙；禁猎区，保护区

参考例句：

• There was a sanctuary of political refugees behind the hospital.医院后面有一个政治难民的避难所。
• Most countries refuse to give sanctuary to people who hijack aeroplanes.大多数国家拒绝对劫机者提供庇护。

4 minuscule   

adj.非常小的；极不重要的

参考例句：

• The human race only a minuscule portion of the earth's history.人类只有占有极小部分地球历史。
• As things stand,Hong Kong's renminbi banking system is minuscule.就目前的情况而言，香港的人民币银行体系可谓微不足道。