[每日一译]in line with / on the face of it

in line with something

similar to something The company’s profits were in line with what was expected.

on the face of it

乍看上去,从表面上看
from appearances alone

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As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others. (by Audrey Hepburn, born Audrey Kathleen Ruston; 4 May 1929 – 20 January 1993)

随着年龄的成长，你会发现你的双手一只是为了帮助自己，一只是为了帮助他人。

[每日一译]write off

write off [raɪt ɔf]

1. 1. 及物动词 [+debt] [ money] 注销

2. 2. 及物动词 [+person] 把…看作不存在

3. 3. 及物动词 [+plan] [ project] 取消

4. 4. 及物动词 [BRIT] [+vehicle] (wreck) 报废

5. 5. 不及物动词 [+information] to write off for sth 写信索要某物

6. 6. 不及物动词 [+goods] 函购某物

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Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing." (Clive James, born 7 October 1939)


常识和幽默其实是不同频率的同种事物。幽默是舞动的常识。

[每日一译]suffice it to say

suffice it to say

只要说...就够了.


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Who says nothing is impossible. I've been doing nothing for years. 

谁说无事是不可能的。我就无事好多年了。

[每日一译]veer toward

veer toward someone or something：

to turn sharply or swerve toward someone or something.

The car suddenly veered toward me. The horse veered toward the side of the bridle path.

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Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It is already tomorrow in Australia.

别担心今天世界末日要来，人家澳洲都已经是明天啦。

[每日一译]A game

A game：

a)A player's(or his lesser counterparts) best game, one usually brings his A game when the women are more attractive and therefore a greater challenge. Derived from the letter grade in school, "A"

b)The term can also be used for other definitions of game

a)"didn't get her number?"
"She just didn't see my A game"
"She didn't see your B or C game either."

b)"better bring your A game for the halo tournament"

To be on top of your A game means to be prepared for a hook up. To be shaven, clean, and ready to go.

Liz my A game is amazing tonight! I cant wait to get it in!

good luck charm： is an object which is supposed to bring good luck to its carrier. 


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A celebrity is a person who works hard all his life to become well known, then wears dark glasses to avoid being recognized.

名人这一辈子，一开始苦干是为了出名，出名了却又戴着墨镜生怕被认出来。