plug away 不灰心
【讲解】
plug是动词,本义为“用塞子堵住;宣传”,用在短语plug away中,则表示“(对某事物)努力不懈地苦干,苦读”。
【对话】
A:Hello, Henry. Say, how are your French lessons coming along?
A:你好,亨利。说说看,你的法语学得怎么样啦?
B:Well, to be honest, I still haven't made much progress. But the French test is approaching.
B:噢,老实说,我没有多大进步,可是法语就要考试了。
A:Don't be discouraged. Keep plugging away, and I think you'll eventually make a progress.
A:别泄气,不要灰心,我想你会有进步的。
B:I suppose I do.
B:我也这样想。