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《人生不設線》的作者妮基．爾利克在思考人類對自己的命運有多少掌控權時想出了這本書的概念。
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Nikki Erlick, the author of The Measure, came up with the concept for the book while reflecting on how much control humans have over their fate. Her choice to use strings to represent lifespan came from a Greek myth about the Fates. They are three goddesses who spin the thread of life on their spindle and measure out the time that each person can live. Erlick reimagined this tale in a modern way, focusing on destiny and the choices that people make.
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reflect on...
思考/反省……，深思/考慮⋯⋯
I need to reflect on my choices before making a decision.
我需要仔細思考自己的選擇然後再做決定。
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out of curiosity
出於好奇
Out of curiosity, I asked Denny how he could make so much money.
出於好奇，我問丹尼他怎麼能賺那麼多錢。
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seal sb’s fate
決定某人的命運
Choosing to skip the final exam might seal Mike's fate in failing the class.
選擇不參加期末考可能會讓麥克注定被當掉。
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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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