绝望的主妇第一季第四集学习专栏
S01E04 Part07练习素材及答案：
Take a strong stance with/against someone：to adopt a firm or uncompromising position in support of or opposition to something. （采取坚定或不妥协的立场，支持或反对某件事。这个短语通常用来描述某人在某个问题、政策或行动中坚定不移的观点或决定。）
1、首席谈判代表与对方阵营采取了强硬立场，明确表示关键问题上不可能做出让步。
The chief negotiator took a strong stance with the opposing party, making it clear that concessions on key points were off the table, while emphasizing the importance of a balanced agreement.
2、经理对提议的预算削减采取了强硬立场，明确表示削减资源将阻碍团队的生产力并危及长期目标。
The manager took a strong stance against the proposed budget cuts, making it clear that trimming down resources would hinder the team’s productivity and jeopardize long-term goals.
3、董事会与首席执行官站在一起，采取了强硬立场来支持合并，认为两家公司之间的协同作用将创造显著的市场优势。
The board of directors took a strong stance with the CEO in backing the merger, believing that the synergy between the two companies would create significant market advantages.
Hate someone’s guts：it is an idiomatic expression used to describe an intense and deep-seated hatred or dislike for someone. It implies a strong emotional reaction, often stemming from resentment, anger, or personal animosity [ˌænɪ’mɒsəti]. （表示对某人的强烈和深刻的仇恨或厌恶。这种表达通常源于怨恨、愤怒或个人敌意，意味着一种强烈的情感反应。）
1、马克特别讨厌他的老板，因为他错过了应该得到的晋升机会，现在他千方百计避免与老板有任何接触。
Mark hates his boss’s guts after being passed over for the promotion he deserved, and now he goes out of his way to avoid any interaction with him.
2、约翰对他的竞争对手恨之入骨，因为他偷了他的点子并将功劳归于自己。现在，他全力以赴要在下一个大项目中超越他。
John hates his competitor’s guts for stealing his ideas and taking credit for his hard work. Now, he’s hell-bent on outshining him in the next big project.
3、在那次激烈的争吵后，杰森非常憎恨艾米丽，现在他在办公室里像躲避瘟疫一样避开她，拒绝在会议期间进行任何闲聊。
After that heated argument, Jason hates Emily’s guts and now he avoids her like the plague in the office, refusing to engage in any small talk during meetings.
Live to do something：to survive or continue living with the purpose or ultimate goal of achieving a particular action or event in the future. It conveys a sense of purpose or destiny tied to that specific action.（意思是为了将来实现特定的行为或事件而继续生存或活下去。这表达了一种与该特定行动或目标相联系的目的感或宿命感。）
1、他活着就是为了成交，每天都在努力，从不放过任何达成下一个大合同的机会。
He lives to close deals, always on the grind and never missing a beat when it comes to sealing the next big contract.
2、他活着就是为了看到梦想成真，总是把目光放在目标上，从未失去对雄心壮志的追求。
He lived to see his dreams come true, always keeping his eyes on the prize and never losing sight of his ambitions, despite all the obstacles he faced.
3、她活着就是为了见证孩子们在生活中取得成功，总是不遗余力确保他们拥有最好的机会，并且在养育上不放过任何一个细节。
She lives to witness her children succeed in life, always going the extra mile to ensure they have the best opportunities and leaving no stone unturned in their upbringing.
今日引语推荐（ The Kite Runner）
” Time can be a greedy thing—sometimes it steals all the details for itself. We all wanted to live long enough to be there when we were needed most, but time, that silent thief, crept up on us with a subtlety that we couldn’t anticipate. It took from us what we cherished most, leaving only a vague impression of what used to be vibrant and full of life.“
“时间有时是贪婪的——它会将所有细节据为己有。我们都希望能活得够长，能在最需要我们的时候出现，但时间，这个无声的小偷，悄然接近我们，让我们措手不及。它夺走了我们最珍惜的东西，只留下曾经充满生机的模糊印象。 ”
“The past is a beast we cannot tame, a shadow that looms large over our present and future. It lingers like the scent of a forgotten perfume, or the echo of a distant melody that we can never quite place. No matter how fast we run, or how far we go, it always finds a way to catch up with us, reminding us of the things we’ve done, the people we’ve hurt, and the dreams we’ve abandoned. ”
“过去是一头无法驯服的野兽，是笼罩在我们现在和未来上方的巨大阴影。它像一抹遗忘的香水味或一首遥远的旋律在我们记忆中萦绕，无论我们跑得多快，走得多远，它总会找到办法追上我们，提醒我们曾经做过的事，伤害过的人，以及我们放弃的梦想。 ”
