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Section 1:
New Concept English three Lesson 59 Collecting
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People tend to amass possessions, sometimes without being aware of doing
so. Indeed they can have a delightful surprise when they find something
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useful which they did not know they owned. Those who never have to
change house become indiscriminate collectors of what can only be
described as clutter They leave unwanted objects in drawers cupboards
described as clutter. They leave unwanted objects in drawers, cupboards
and attics for years, in the belief that they may one day need just those very
things. As they grow old, people also accumulate belongings for two other
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reasons, lack of physical and mental energy, both of which are essential in
turning out and throwing away, and sentiment. Things owned for a long
time are full of associations with the past, perhaps with relatives who are
dead, and so they gradually acquire a value beyond their true worth.
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amass (V)（尤指大量地）收集
积累
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amass (V)（尤指大量地）收集，积累
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积累财富
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amass a fortune
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收集了足够的证据
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amassed enough evidence
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People tend to amass possessions, sometimes without being aware of
doing so Indeed they can have a delightful surprise when they find
doing so. Indeed they can have a delightful surprise when they find
something useful which they did not know they owned. Those who never
have to change house become indiscriminate collectors of what can only
have to change house become indiscriminate collectors of what can only
be described as clutter. They leave unwanted objects in drawers,
cupboards and attics for years, in the belief that they may one day need
just those very things. As they grow old, people also accumulate
belongings for two other reasons, lack of physical and mental energy,
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both of which are essential in turning out and throwing away, and
sentiment. Things owned for a long time are full of associations with the
past perhaps with relatives who are dead and so they gradually acquire
past, perhaps with relatives who are dead, and so they gradually acquire
a value beyond their true worth.
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discriminate (v) 辨别, 区分（两事物）:
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Newborn babies can discriminate between a man's and a woman's voice
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Newborn babies can discriminate between a man's and a woman's voice.
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Indiscriminate[ indis kriminit] a
加区别的
加选择的
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不加区别的，不加选择的
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He is indiscriminate in his choice of friends
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The indiscriminate use of fertilizers (化肥）can cause long-term
problems.
择友不慎
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择友不慎
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I fire indiscriminately to the crowd
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Indiscriminate shoppers
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Those who never have to change house become indiscriminate collectors
of what can only be described as clutter They leave unwanted objects in
of what can only be described as clutter. They leave unwanted objects in
drawers, cupboards and attics for years, in the belief that they may one
day need just those very things. As they grow old, people also
day need just those very things. As they grow old, people also
accumulate belongings for two other reasons, lack of physical and
mental energy, both of which are essential in turning out and throwing
away, and sentiment. Things owned for a long time are full of
associations with the past, perhaps with relatives who are dead, and so
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they gradually acquire a value beyond their true worth.
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Clutter （n/u）贬义词：乱七八糟的东西
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How can you work with so much clutter on your desk?
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Those who never have to change house become indiscriminate collectors
of what can only be described as clutter. They leave unwanted objects in
of what can only be described as clutter. They leave unwanted objects in
drawers, cupboards and attics for years, in the belief that they may one
day need just those very things. As they grow old, people also
accumulate belongings for two other reasons, lack of physical and
mental energy, both of which are essential in turning out and throwing
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away, and sentiment. Things owned for a long time are full of
associations with the past, perhaps with relatives who are dead, and so
they gradually acquire a value beyond their true worth
they gradually acquire a value beyond their true worth.
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Some things are collected deliberately in the home in an attempt to avoid
waste Among these I would list string and brown paper kept by thrifty
waste. Among these I would list string and brown paper, kept by thrifty
people when a parcel has been opened, to save buying these two requisites.
Collecting small items can easily become a mania. I know someone who
Collecting small items can easily become a mania. I know someone who
always cuts out from newspapers sketches of model clothes that she would
like to buy, if she had the money. As she is not rich, the chances that she
will ever be able to afford such purchases are remote; but she is never
sufficiently strong-minded to be able to stop the practice. It is a harmless
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habit, but it litters up her desk to such an extent that every time she opens
it, loose bits of paper fall out in every direction.
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in an attempt to do:试图做…
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She was deliberately driving herself into exhaustion in an attempt to
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She was deliberately driving herself into exhaustion in an attempt to
forget about the sad things.
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In an attempt to ease the tension I suggested that we break off for lunch
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In an attempt to ease the tension, I suggested that we break off for lunch.
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我收集了大量资料，试图区分这两个人的不同
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Some things are collected deliberately in the home in an attempt to avoid
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Some things are collected deliberately in the home in an attempt to avoid
waste.
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Some things are collected deliberately in the home in an attempt to avoid
waste. Among these I would list string and brown paper, kept by thrifty
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people when a parcel has been opened, to save buying these two requisites.
Collecting small items can easily become a mania. I know someone who
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always cuts out from newspapers sketches of model clothes that she would
like to buy, if she had the money. As she is not rich, the chances that she
will ever be able to afford such purchases are remote; but she is never
will ever be able to afford such purchases are remote; but she is never
sufficiently strong-minded to be able to stop the practice. It is a harmless
habit, but it litters up her desk to such an extent that every time she opens
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thrifty
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Mrs Jones was a very thrifty woman who never wasted anything
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Careful with money
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Once you've spent your allowance there won't be any more You must
learn to be more careful with money
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economical
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I'm trying to be more economical when I go shopping, and only buy what
I really need
I really need
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Frugal (a)
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As a student he was very frugal living mainly on bread and cheese
As a student he was very frugal, living mainly on bread and cheese
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We moved to a little house in the country and tried to live as frugally
as possible.
as possible.
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Some things are collected deliberately in the home in an attempt to avoid
waste. Among these I would list string and brown paper, kept by thrifty
waste. Among these I would list string and brown paper, kept by thrifty
people when a parcel has been opened, to save buying these two requisites.
Collecting small items can easily become a mania. I know someone who
always cuts out from newspapers sketches of model clothes that she would
like to buy, if she had the money. As she is not rich, the chances that she
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will ever be able to afford such purchases are remote; but she is never
sufficiently strong-minded to be able to stop the practice. It is a harmless
habit but it litters up her desk to such an extent that every time she opens
habit, but it litters up her desk to such an extent that every time she opens
it, loose bits of paper fall out in every direction.
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requisite /'rekwɪzɪt/
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~ (for sth) 必需的事物必需品:
(for sth) 必需的事物,必需品:
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requisite for travel
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白菜对于韩国人来说是必需品
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白菜对于韩国人来说是必需品
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A university degree has become a requisite for entry into most
professions
professions.
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Some things are collected deliberately in the home in an attempt to avoid
waste Among these I would list string and brown paper kept by thrifty
waste. Among these I would list string and brown paper, kept by thrifty
people when a parcel has been opened, to save buying these two requisites.
Collecting small items can easily become a mania. I know someone who
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always cuts out from newspapers sketches of model clothes that she would
like to buy, if she had the money. As she is not rich, the chances that she
will ever be able to afford such purchases are remote; but she is never
sufficiently strong-minded to be able to stop the practice. It is a harmless
habit but it litters up her desk to such an extent that every time she opens
habit, but it litters up her desk to such an extent that every time she opens
it, loose bits of paper fall out in every direction.
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Mania
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~ (for sth) (infml 口) 狂热; 癖好:
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~ (for sth) (infml 口) 狂热; 癖好:
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have a mania for chocolate,
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Have a mania for collecting things
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football mania
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Some things are collected deliberately in the home in an attempt to avoid
waste Among these I would list string and brown paper kept by thrifty
waste. Among these I would list string and brown paper, kept by thrifty
people when a parcel has been opened, to save buying these two requisites.
Collecting small items can easily become a mania. I know someone who
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always cuts out from newspapers sketches of model clothes that she would
like to buy, if she had the money. As she is not rich, the chances that she
will ever be able to afford such purchases are remote; but she is never
sufficiently strong-minded to be able to stop the practice. It is a harmless
habit but it litters up her desk to such an extent that every time she opens
habit, but it litters up her desk to such an extent that every time she opens
it, loose bits of paper fall out in every direction.
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Sufficient （正式）
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=enough 足够的; 充足的:
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=enough 足够的; 充足的:
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足够的钱
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足够的时间
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足够的时间
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足够的燃料
证据不足
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证据不足
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睡眠不充足
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Some things are collected deliberately in the home in an attempt to avoid
waste. Among these I would list string and brown paper, kept by thrifty
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people when a parcel has been opened, to save buying these two requisites.
Collecting small items can easily become a mania. I know someone who
always cuts out from newspapers sketches of model clothes that she would
like to buy, if she had the money. As she is not rich, the chances that she
will ever be able to afford such purchases are remote; but she is never
will ever be able to afford such purchases are remote; but she is never
sufficiently strong-minded to be able to stop the practice. It is a harmless
habit, but it litters up her desk to such an extent that every time she opens
habit, but it litters up her desk to such an extent that every time she opens
it, loose bits of paper fall out in every direction.
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词组：To …extent
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To some extent you are correct
To some extent you are correct
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To a large extent, women live longer than men
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To what extent can he be believed?
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To what extent can he be believed?
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Violence increased to such an extent that residents were afraid to
leave their homes
leave their homes.
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It is a harmless habit but it litters up her desk to such an extent that
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It is a harmless habit, but it litters up her desk to such an extent that
every time she opens it, loose bits of paper fall out in every direction.
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Section 2:
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Collecting as a serious hobby is quite different and has many advantages.
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It provides relaxation for leisure hours, as just looking at one's treasures
is always a joy. One does not have to go outside for amusement, since the
collection is housed at home. Whatever it consists of , stamps, records,
first editions of books, china, glass, antique furniture, pictures, model cars,
stuffed birds toy animals there is always something to do in connection
stuffed birds, toy animals, there is always something to do in connection
with it, from finding the right place for the latest addition to verifying
facts in reference books. This hobby educates one not only in the chosen
facts in reference books. This hobby educates one not only in the chosen
subject, but also in general matters which have some bearing on it. There
are also other benefits.
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House
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store 储存（货物等）:
store 储存（货物等）:
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把旧书存放在阁楼上.
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House the old books in the attic
House the old books in the attic
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The collection is currently housed in the British Museum.
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我用一个杯子存放茶叶
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我用一个杯子存放茶叶
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Collecting as a serious hobby is quite different and has many advantages.
It provides relaxation for leisure hours, as just looking at one's treasures
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is always a joy. One does not have to go outside for amusement, since the
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first editions of books, china, glass, antique furniture, pictures, model
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connection with it from finding the right place for the latest addition to
connection with it, from finding the right place for the latest addition to
verifying facts in reference books. This hobby educates one not only in
the chosen subject, but also in general matters which have some bearing
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on it. There are also other benefits.
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Sruff (n)材料
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What stuff is this jacket made of?
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stuff sth (up) with sth （用某物）塞满某物:
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（用羽毛feathers）填充枕头
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stuff a pillow (with feathers)
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（用报纸）堵住洞
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stuff up a hole (with newspapers)
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我的鼻子堵了
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My nose is stuffed up
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Collecting as a serious hobby is quite different and has many advantages.
It provides relaxation for leisure hours, as just looking at one's treasures
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is always a joy. One does not have to go outside for amusement, since the
collection is housed at home. Whatever it consists of , stamps, records,
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first editions of books, china, glass, antique furniture, pictures, model cars,
stuffed birds, toy animals, there is always something to do in connection
with it from finding the right place for the latest addition to verifying
with it, from finding the right place for the latest addition to verifying
facts in reference books. This hobby educates one not only in the chosen
subject, but also in general matters which have some bearing on it. There
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Verify (v)证实，核实=confirm
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His statement was verified by several witnesses.
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Are you able to verify your theory?
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Whatever it consists of , stamps, records, first editions of books, china,
glass antique furniture pictures model cars stuffed birds toy animals
glass, antique furniture, pictures, model cars, stuffed birds, toy animals,
there is always something to do in connection with it, from finding the
right place for the latest addition to verifying facts in reference books.
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This hobby educates one not only in the chosen subject, but also in
general matters which have some bearing on it. There are also other
benefits.
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Have a/some/much /no bearing on sth (与某事物的)关系:
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What he said had not much bearing on the problem.
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Exercise has a direct bearing on how healthy you are.
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我的成功与我的父母没有关系
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One wants to meet like-minded collectors, to get advice, to compare
notes, to exchange articles, to show off the latest find. So one's circle of
notes, to exchange articles, to show off the latest find. So one s circle of
friends grows. Soon the hobby leads to travel, perhaps to a meeting in
another town, possibly a trip abroad in search of a rare specimen, for
collectors are not confined to any one country. Over the years one may
well become an authority on one's hobby and will very probably be
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asked to give informal talks to little gatherings and then, if successful, to
larger audiences. In this way self-confidence grows, first from mastering
a subject then from being able to talk about it Collecting by occupying
a subject, then from being able to talk about it. Collecting, by occupying
spare time so constructively, makes a person contented, with no time for
boredom.
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Open-minded
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Absent-minded
Absent minded
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Weak-minded
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优柔寡断的
优柔寡断的
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Strong-minded
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Like-minded
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Like-minded
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One wants to meet like-minded collectors, to get advice, to compare notes,
to exchange articles to show off the latest find So one's circle of friends
to exchange articles, to show off the latest find. So one's circle of friends
grows. Soon the hobby leads to travel, perhaps to a meeting in another
town, possibly a trip abroad in search of a rare specimen, for collectors
town, possibly a trip abroad in search of a rare specimen, for collectors
are not confined to any one country. Over the years one may well become
an authority on one's hobby and will very probably be asked to give
informal talks to little gatherings and then, if successful, to larger
audiences. In this way self-confidence grows, first from mastering a
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subject, then from being able to talk about it. Collecting, by occupying
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boredom.
boredom.
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Constructive
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有建设性的
有益的
有建设性的，有益的
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建设性的批评
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constructive criticism
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constructive criticism
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We welcome any constructive criticism.
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Constructive proposals
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Constructive proposals
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这次会议富有建设性
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One wants to meet like-minded collectors, to get advice, to compare notes,
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are not confined to any one country. Over the years one may well become
an authority on one's hobby and will very probably be asked to give
informal talks to little gatherings and then if successful to larger
informal talks to little gatherings and then, if successful, to larger
audiences. In this way self-confidence grows, first from mastering a
subject, then from being able to talk about it. Collecting, by occupying
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spare time so constructively, makes a person contented, with no time for
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Happy is he who is contented with what he has.
知足者常乐
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知足者常乐。
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A contented mind is a perpetual feast.
[谚]知足长乐
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[谚]知足长乐。
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