理想，前进路上的启明星
Ideal, the Guiding Star to the Road Forward
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You will not be an untalented guy, if you dare to let your dreams fly.
让梦想飞翔，你的才华就不会被埋没。
For you
Do you have ideal? Or what do you want to be in the future? If you have a dream, you should struggle for it all out. Don't worry that you are not appreciated. You will not be an untalented guy, if you let your dreams fy. 你有理想吗？或者说你将来要做一个什么样的人呢？如果你有梦想，那就全力以赴为之奋斗吧。不要担心无人赏识。让梦想飞翔，你的才华就不会被埋没。
Words and Phrases
untalented [ʌnˈtæləntɪd] adj. 没有天赋的，缺乏才能的
dare [deə(r)] v. 敢；挑战，冒……的风险 challenge ['tʃælɪndʒ] n. 挑战
challenger [ˈtʃælɪndʒə(r)] n. 挑战者 challenging [ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ] adj. 挑战性的，有吸引力的
all out 全力以赴，竭尽所能
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The important thing in life is to have a great aim, and the determination to attain it.
人生之要事：确立一个伟大的目标，并有实现它的决心。
For you
What's your important thing in life? Do you have an aim in your life? If no,you'd better set a goal for yourself. Because the important thing in life is to have a great aim, and the determination to attain it. 你人生中重要的事情是什么？你有人生目标吗？如果没有，那就为自己设立一个人生目标吧！因为人生之要事就是确立一个伟大的目标，并有实现它的决心。
Words and Phrases
determination [dɪˌtɜ:mɪˈneɪʃn] n. 决心，决意 determined [dɪˈtɜ:mɪnd] adj. 坚决的
determinedly [dɪ'tɜ:mɪndlɪ] adv. 坚决地 determinant [dɪˈtɜ:mɪnənt] n. 决定因素，决定条件
attain [əˈteɪn] v. 达到，获得 attainable [əˈteɪnəbl] adj. 可达到的，可获得的
attainment [əˈteɪnmənt] n. 获得；成就 accomplish [əˈkʌmplɪʃ] v. 达到，完成，实现
set a goal 确立目标
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Have great thoughts and you will be great!
伟大的理想造就伟大的人。
Words and Phrases
childhood [ˈtʃaɪldhʊd] n. 童年时期，幼年
childlike [ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk] adj. （褒）孩子般的，单纯的
kid [kɪd] n. 孩子
kiddy ['kɪdɪ] n. （口）小孩子，小家伙
laugh [lɑ:f] v. 笑，发笑
laughter ['lɑ:ftə] n. 笑，笑声
grin [grɪn] v. 露齿而笑
giggle [ˈgɪgl] v. 咯咯地笑
laugh at 嘲笑，讽刺
freakish [ˈfri:kɪʃ] adj. 怪异的，异想天开的
For you
It's time for you to think about your future. Have you ever dreamed to be a president in your childhood?Will you laugh at yourself when you recall it? It's not a freakish ideal. If you have great thoughts, you will be great! So move forward to your ideal. 该考虑考虑自己的将来了。你儿时梦想过自己会做总统吗？如今回想起来会自嘲一下吗？这不是异想天开。伟大的理想造就伟大的人，朝着自己的理想前进吧！
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Ideal is the beacon. Without ideal, there is no secure direction; without direction, there is no life.
理想为你照亮前方的路。没有理想，何来坚定的方向？没有方向，又何谈生活？
For you
Did you write a composition about your ideal? What did you write? Ideal is important to us. It is the beacon. Without ideal, there is no secure direction;without direction, there is no life. 你写过关于理想的作文吗？你都写了什么？理想对每个人都很重要，它为我们照亮前方的道路。没有理想，何来坚定的方向？没有方向，又何谈生活？
Words and Phrases
beacon ['bi:kən] n. 灯塔，指路明灯 secure [sɪˈkjʊə(r)] adj. 安全的，稳妥的
composition [ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃn] n. 作文，作品；合成物；成分；创作；乐曲
composer [kəmˈpəʊzə(r)] n. 作曲家，创作者 songwriter [ˈsɒŋraɪtə(r)] n. 歌词作者
songwritting [ˈsɒŋraɪtɪŋ] n. 歌曲创作
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All your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them.
只要你敢于追逐，一切美梦终能成真。
For you
Before you go to sleep, take a few minutes to count how many dreams you have realized. What will you do with the dreams you haven't realized? Will you continue to pursue them or give them up? Never give up. All your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them. 入睡之前，不妨花几分钟时间想想你已经实现了多少个梦想。那些未实现的梦想，你准备如何处理？是继续追逐？还是就那么算了？不要轻言放弃。只要你敢于追逐，一切美梦终能成真。
Words and Phrases
courage [ˈkʌrɪdʒ] n. 勇气，胆量 discourage [dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ] v. 使灰心，使泄气
do with 想要，需要；对待，处理；与……有关
pursue [pə'sju:] v. 追逐，追赶；继续从事
chase [tʃeɪs] v. & n. 追逐，追捕；追求 give up 停止，放弃
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If the dream is big enough, the facts don't count.
如果梦想远大，就不惧任何艰险。
For you
Do you feel toilful and weary in pursuit of your dream? Keep your chin up! There is really nothing to it. If your dream is big enough, the facts don't count. Come on! 在追逐梦想的道路上，你觉得很辛苦、很疲惫吗？振作起来吧！这真的不算什么。只要你梦想远大，艰难险阻又有何惧？加油！
Words and Phrases
toilful ['tɔɪlfəl] adj. 辛苦的，艰辛的 toilsome ['tɔɪlsəm] adj. 辛苦的，劳累的
toil [tɔɪl] n. 苦工 toiler [tɔɪlə(r)] n. 辛苦者，勤劳者 toilless ['tɔɪles] adj. 轻而易举的
toilworn ['tɔɪlwɔ:n] adj. 疲惫不堪的 weary [ˈwɪərɪ] adj. 疲倦的，厌烦的
keep one’s chin up 振作点，不要气馁
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The world always makes way for the dreamer.
世界属于有梦想的人。
Words and Phrases
make way for 让路，为……开路
dreamer ['dri:mə] n. 梦想家，做梦的人
fantast ['fæntæst] n. 幻想家，梦想家
dreamland ['dri:mlænd] n. 梦境，理想世界
daydream [ˈdeɪdri:m] n. 白日梦
For you
Are you a dreamer? If you are,the world always makes way for people like you. But don't make dreams your master. Dream is to be realized, not to be dreamed. 你是个追梦者吗？如果是，世界就是属于像你这样的人的。但是不要被梦主宰。梦想是要实现的，不是用来做梦的。
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The place which the ideal is in, the hell may be a heaven. The place which hope is in, the pain may become happiness.
梦想扎根之处，地狱也是天堂。希望停留之地，痛苦也成快乐。
For you
Do you know how powerful an ideal is? It is infnite.It brings tremendous vitality and hope to our life. The place which the ideal is in, the hell can be a heaven.The place which hope is in, the pain can become happiness. 你知道梦想的力量有多大吗？它的力量是无穷的，它给我们的生活带来了无限的生机和希望。梦想扎根之处，地狱也是天堂。希望停留之地，痛苦也成快乐。
Words and Phrases
hell [hel] n. 地狱 heaven ['hevn] n. 天堂 infinit [ˈɪnfɪnət] adj. 无穷的，无限的
tremendous [trəˈmendəs] adj. 巨大的，惊人的 vitality [vaɪˈtælətɪ] n. 活力，生命力
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Life is like travelling. Ideal is its route, without which, one has to stop.
生活就像旅行，理想就是旅行路线。少了路线的指导，就只能停步不前了。
For you
Do you like travelling? Will you make a plan for your route in advance? In fact, life is like travelling, and ideal is its route. Without ideal, we have to stop.And if life has no aim, energy will be exhausted. 你喜欢旅行吗？你是不是都会事先计划好一条旅行路线呢？其实，生活何尝不是一次旅行，而理想就是路线。少了路线的指引，就只能停步不前。这正如生活少了目标，活力就会消耗殆尽一样。
Words and Phrases
route [ru:t] n. 路线，线路 wayside [ˈweɪsaɪd] n. 路边，路旁
highway [ˈhaɪweɪ] n. 公路，交通要道 energy [ˈenədʒɪ] n. 活力，精力
kinetic energy 动能 potential energy 势能 joule [dʒu:l] n. （物理）焦耳（功或能的单位）
kilojoule [ˈkɪlədʒu:l] n. 千焦耳 in fact 事实上，实际上
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The life of a person who has an ideal is always hot.
有梦想就有热情。
For you
Do you feel unimpassioned in life? I want to tell you that the life of a person who has an ideal is always hot.When you run to the dream, you will find that life is so brilliant. 感到生活毫无激情吗？我想说的是，有梦想就有激情。当你朝着梦想奔跑时，就会发现原来生活也可以如此灿烂。
Words and Phrases
unimpassioned [ˌʌnɪm'pæʃənd] adj. 没有激情的，平静的
passionate [ˈpæʃənət] adj. 热烈的；激昂的
brilliant [ˈbrɪlɪənt] adj. 卓越的，杰出的；灿烂的；美妙的；才华横溢的
exceptional [ɪkˈsepʃənl] adj. 杰出的，优秀的
outstanding [aʊtˈstændɪŋ] adj. 优秀的，杰出的
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You have a dream, and you have to protect it.
如果你有梦想，就得去守护它。
Words and Phrases
gotta=have got to （美俚）必须
deride [dɪˈraɪd] v. 嘲笑
mock [mɒk] v. 嘲笑，嘲弄
mockery [ˈmɒkərɪ] n. 嘲笑，愚弄
mocking [ˈmɒkɪŋ] adj. 嘲笑的，嘲弄的
scoff [skɔ:f] v. 嘲笑，嘲弄
For you
Is there someone who derides your dream? Would you care?People can't do something by themselves, and they will tell you that you can't also do it. If you have got a dream, you have to protect it and tell them you can make it. 有人对你的梦想嗤之以鼻吗？你对此在意吗？人们做不到一些事情，他们就会告诉你，你也做不到。如果你有梦想，就要去守护它，告诉他们你能实现它。
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Living without an ideal is like sailing without a compass.
生活没有理想就像航海没有指南针。
For you
A person can't live without an ideal, because living without an ideal is like sailing without a compass. It is only an aimless journey. Do you have an ideal? If you have, stick to it and try to pursue it. 人活着不能没有理想，因为生活没有理想就像航海没有指南针，结果只能是一次漫无目的的旅行。你有理想吗？如果有，就坚持下去并努力追逐吧。
Words and Phrases
sail [seɪl] v. 航行，驾（船） sailing [ˈseɪlɪŋ] n. 帆船运动 sailing boat 帆船
sailing ship （大型）帆船 compass [ˈkʌmpəs] n. 圆规；指南针；范围
dividers [dɪ'vaɪdəz] n. 分线规，两脚规 calliper [ˈkælɪpə(r)] n. 圆规；纸的厚度
protractor [prə'træktə] n. 量角器；测绘者 aimless [ˈeɪmləs] adj. 无目的的，没有目标的
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High expectations are the key to everything.
远大的理想可以成就一切。
For you
Do you have a lofty ideal? Do you want to get somewhere? A lofty ideal is the key to everything. If you persist in it and try your best for it, nothing is impossible. 你有远大的理想吗？你想有所成就吗？远大的理想可以成就一切。如果你有恒心并为理想竭尽所能，没有什么是不可能的。
Words and Phrases
expectation [ˌekspekˈteɪʃn] n. 预料，期望 lofty [ˈlɒftɪ] adj. 高尚的，崇高的
high-mindedness [haɪ ˈmaɪndɪdnɪs] n. 高尚 nobility [nəʊˈbɪlətɪ] n. 高尚
noble [ˈnəʊbl] adj. 高尚的 saintly [ˈseɪntlɪ] adj. 品德高尚的
ideal [aɪˈdi:əl] adj. 理想的；抽象的；n. 理想；目标
idealize [aɪˈdi:əlaɪz] v. 使理想化 get somewhere （使）有结果
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If a person lacks a beacon light—ideal, his life will be fuddled.
如果一个人缺少“理想”这盏指路明灯，他就会醉生梦死。
For you
When you are frustrated in your ideal, will you part with it? If you lack a beacon light—ideal, your life will be fuddled and dreary. Nevertheless the world's happiest thing is to fght for ideal. If having no ideal, how can you be happy? 当你的理想受挫时，你会放弃吗？如果没有“理想”这盏指路明灯，你必定会醉生梦死，生活也会枯燥乏味。然而，世界上最快乐的事，莫过于为理想而奋斗。如果你没有了理想，又怎么会快乐呢？
Words and Phrases
fuddled [fʌdld] adj. 醉的；混乱的 frustrated [frʌˈstreɪtɪd] adj. 失意的，沮丧的；失败的
frustrating [frʌˈstreɪtɪŋ] adj. 令人沮丧的
dreary [ˈdrɪərɪ] adj. 沉闷的；令人沮丧的，情绪低落的