In America, it’s common to give praise to someone who has achieved success in his or her life. If you hear that someone has received a promotion at work, won a contest, or been admitted into a good college for example, it’s a good idea to congratulate them on their success. But how should you approach the subject? “Hey, I heard that you…” is a good, casual way to begin commenting on someone’s success. Keep your praise short and casual. Many people are too modest to accept praise comfortably. Sound genuine, and say things that you really mean. People can always tell if someone doesn’t mean what he or she says, so be honest in your praise and not too lavish!
中文翻译
在美国，如果某人在生活中获得了成功通常就会受到别人的赞扬。如果你听说有人在工作中得到了提拔，赢得了一笔合同，或者考取了一所好学校，你不妨恭喜他们一下。那么如何向别人提起这事呢？“嗨，我听说…” 这是一种很随意、很不错的开头方式。有许多人会因为过于谦虚而对别人的夸奖觉得不太舒服，所以注意将你的赞扬之词说得简短随意些。人们还往往能听出一个人是否在说实话，因此在赞扬别人时要真心实意，别把人夸得太天花乱坠。
必备字词
common a. 通常，平常
It is a common practice to be honest in your praise.
赞美的时候说真话是普遍的做法。
promotion n. 提升，宣传
This is the right time for our sales promotion.
这是我们做促销宣传的好时机。
approach v. 接近 n. 方法
You have to approach the issue from a historical perspective.
你必须从历史的角度来研究这个问题。
sound v. 听起来，听上去
It sounds like a good idea.
听起来是个好主意。
每日一句
In America, it’s common to give praise to someone who has achieved success in his or her life.
在美国，对他人生活中获得的成功给予赞美是很普遍的。
A: Is it common to give praise to a lady for her beauty?
B: Yes, but you have to be careful with young ladies.
A: 赞美一位女士的漂亮是很普遍的吗？
B: 是的，不过碰到年青女士要小心些。
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