Q: How do you measure your own success? (你如何評斷自身的成功?)
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A: I think that how I perform in the eyes of my superiors is an important indication of my success. If I build and maintain a good working relationship with my boss and colleagues, and they give me positive feedback, then I know I am doing well. If I know I'm making a worthwhilecontribution to the overall success of the company, I'm assured that I am working well.
How successful I am depends on how much satisfaction and happiness I gain from work. If I receive positive feedback from the customers, then I know that I've done a good job. (我有多成功取決於我從工作中得到多少滿足與喜悅。若我接到顧客的正面反應,那麼我就能知道自己做得很好。)
e.g. Success, to me, means setting specific goals and then achieving them through hard work and dedication. (對我來說,成功意味著設定具體的目標,然後通過努力和奉獻來實現這些目標。)
e.g. Success, in my opinion, is having a fulfilling career while also having time to spend with family and pursue personal interests. (在我看來,成功意味著擁有一個充實的職業生涯,同時也有時間與家人相處並追求個人興趣。)
e.g. I measure my success based on achieving the goals I've set for myself, whether they're professional milestones or personal growth objectives. (我根據達成我設定的目標來衡量自己的成功,無論是專業里程碑還是個人成長目標。)
e.g. I see success as a journey of continuous improvement, where I learn from failures, adapt to challenges, and constantlystrive to become better. (我認為成功是一個不斷進步的旅程,在這個旅程中,我從失敗中學習,應對挑戰,不斷努力變得更好。)
e.g. For me, success is not only about personal achievements, but also about making a positive impact on others and contributing to something greater than myself. (對我來說,成功不僅僅是個人成就,還包括對他人的積極影響,以及為社會做出貢獻。)
*Why do you change your jobs so often? 你為何經常換工作? *What are you expecting from this job? 你期待從這份工作當中獲得什麼? *Do you see any important trends in our industry? 你在我們這個產業裡有看見任何重要趨勢嗎? *Why did you leave your last job? 你上一個工作的離職原因為何? *How has your education prepared you for the job? 你所受的教育跟這份工作有何關連? 這些基本問題你都會回答嗎? 該怎麼回答才有加分效果,而不是讓雇主臉上多出三條線? 本書教你以最簡潔道地的英文,做出最得體的應對,前進外商不再是夢!
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Words in Use
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measure
[ˋmɛʒɚ]
n. 度量單位;衡量標準
vt. 測量;衡 / 估量;尺寸(或數量等)為……
Help me measure the length of this table.
幫我量桌子的長度。
We can’t measure a writer’s success in terms of book sales.
我們不能以書籍銷售數字來衡量一個作家的成就。
This room measures 30 square meters.
這個房間的大小為 30 平方公尺。
Without hard work, you can’t measure up to your parents’ expectations.
你若不努力就不能達到你父母的期望。
A yard is a measure of length.
碼是一種長度的度量單位。
Age is not an accurate measure of maturity.
年齡並非衡量成熟度的精確標準。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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superior
[səˋpɪrɪɚ]
a. 較優的;上等的
n. 上級長官
This car is far superior to that one in terms of comfort.
就舒適性而言,這輛車要比那一輛棒多了。
Judy’s winery stored a wide range of superior wines.
茱蒂的釀酒廠貯藏了許多上等好酒。
Larry was fired for being rude to his superiors.
賴瑞因為對長官無禮而被開除。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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indication
[͵ɪndəˋkeʃən]
n. 指示,顯示
There are clear indications that the war will soon be over.
有清楚的跡象顯示這場戰爭很快就會結束。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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maintain
[menˋten]
vt. 保持;維修保養;堅稱
Our team maintained the lead until the end.
我們的隊伍一直到終場都保持領先。
Such a large yard is hard to maintain.
這麼大的院子很難維護。
The man maintained that he didn’t steal the woman’s purse.
男子堅稱他沒有偷那位婦人的手提包。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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colleague
[kɑˋlig]
n. 同事
=
co-worker
Being ill-tempered, John has difficulty getting along with colleagues.
約翰脾氣不好,跟同事處不來。
多益棕色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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worthwhile
[ˋwɝθˋhwaɪl]
a. 值得的
You should spend your weekend doing something more worthwhile rather than just lying on the sofa and watching TV.
你週末應該做點更值得的事,而不是光躺在沙發上看電視。
It’s worthwhile to spend your leisure time reading, instead of watching TV.
把閒暇時間用來閱讀而不是看電視,這是很值得的一件事。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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contribution
[͵kɑntrəˋbjuʃən]
n. 捐獻;貢獻
Any contribution, large or small, will be appreciated.
任何捐獻,不論金額大小,我們都感激。
The ceasefire agreement would certainly make a great contributionto peace in that area.
該停火協定肯定會對該區的和平有重大貢獻。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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overall
[ˋovɚ͵ɔl]
a. 整體的,大致的
=
entire
Just give me the overall picture instead of detailed information.
只要告訴我大概的情況就好了,而不是細節資訊。
The principal thought that the overall result of the exams was quite satisfactory.
校長認為考試整體結果是很令人滿意的。
Overall, imports account for half of our economy. 大體而言,進口貿易占了我們一半的經濟。
I thought John was wearing overalls to protect his clothes, but it turns out they were a fashion statement.
我以為約翰穿連身工作褲來保護他的衣服,但結果那只是一種時尚。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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assure
[əˋʃʊr]
vt. 向(某人)保證
I can assure you that this is the best restaurant in town.
我向你保證,這是鎮上最棒的一家餐廳。
Sam wasn’t able to assure Sophie of his support.
山姆無法向蘇菲保證會支持她。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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satisfaction
[͵sætɪsˋfækʃən]
n. 滿足,滿意
The success of the experiment gave the scientist asense of satisfaction.
這項實驗的成功帶給這位科學家滿足感。
To the teacher’s satisfaction, all her students have done their homework. 令老師滿意的是,所有學生都寫了作業。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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dedication
[͵dɛdəˋkeʃən]
n. . 奉獻(不可數)(與介詞 to 並用)
=
devotion
Frank has always shown great dedication tohis work and family.
法蘭克總是展現出對工作及家庭極大的奉獻。
高中 Level 6
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specific
[spɪˋsɪfɪk]
a. 特定的;特有的(與介詞 to 並用);明確的
=
particular
=
accurate
The man went there for a specific purpose.
那名男子到那兒去是有特定的目的。
This problem is specific to big cities.
這個問題是大城市所特有的。
This problem is unique to big cities.
這個問題是大城市所特有的。
Please be more specific about what you want.
你要什麼請說明確一點。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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fulfilling
[fʊlˋfɪlɪŋ]
a. 充實的,使人滿足的
Craig finds that working as a cartoonist is a fulfilling job for him.
克雷格覺得當漫畫家是能使他滿足的工作。
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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pursue
[pɚˋsu]
vt. 追求;從事
With my father’s support, I have been able to pursue my dreams.
有了我爸的支持,我才能夠去追尋我的夢想。
Willy pursued the beautiful girl, who eventually fell in love with him.
威利追求那位美眉,最後兩人墜入情網。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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milestone
[ˋmaɪl͵ston]
n. 里程碑
The navigator’s voyage around the globe marked an important milestone in history.
這名航海探險家環繞地球的航行在歷史上記下重要的里程碑。
高中 Level 5
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objective
[əbˋdʒɛktɪv]
n. 目標
a. 客觀的
=
goal
=
aim
=
target
Our objective was to reach the next town by sunset.
我們的目標是在日落前抵達下一個城鎮。
Scientists must be objective in their research.
科學家在做研究時必須要很客觀。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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continuous
[kənˋtɪnjʊəs]
a. 連續的(一直不中斷的)
=
endless
We’ve had continuous rain here for nearly a month.
我們這兒已連續下了將近一個月的雨。
高中 Level 4
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constantly
[ˋkɑnstəntlɪ]
adv. 經常地
The teacher repeated the point three times because it's a mistake that students constantly make.
老師重複那個要點三次,因為那是學生經常犯的錯誤。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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achievement
[əˋtʃivmənt]
n. 成就
=
accomplishment
The achievements of computer technology have been incredible.
電腦科技的成就令人難以置信。
You’ve made it into Harvard, Jim. That’s quite an achievement.
吉姆,你成功進入哈佛大學。這真是一項了不起的成就。
高中 Level 3
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impact
[ɪmˋpækt]
n. 影響,衝擊(常與介詞 on 並用)
vt. 對……產生影響
The writer's style had a deep impact on his literary successors.
這位作家的風格對後世文人有深遠的影響。
Many experts believe the new policy will greatly impact the society.
許多專家都認為那項新政策會對社會帶來巨大衝擊。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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contribute
[kənˋtrɪbjut]
vt. 捐助,貢獻 & vi. 促成,導致(與介詞 to 並用)
The generous man contributed a large sum of money to charity.
這位慷慨人士捐了一大筆錢給慈善事業。
Hard work alone does not necessarily contribute to success.
光靠努力不一定就會成功。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
Practical Phrases
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depend on...
取決於⋯⋯
Whether the picnic can be held or not depends on the weather.
野餐能否舉行取決於天氣。
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strive to + V
努力要……
The coach encouraged his team to strive to win the championship.
教練鼓勵他的球隊要努力爭取冠軍。