What's the secret to living a long life? Being happy, working hard, getting exercise, doing things for yourself, (and) not expecting other people to do everything for you.
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言之有物:
1. 词链儿:What's the secret to XX?
XX的秘诀是什么?
词链儿:the secret to (doing) XX
做XX的秘诀
回顾【TED演讲:如何选择一份充实的职业?That's the secret to a fulfilling career. 】
What's the secret to living a long life?
= What's the secret to longevity?
长寿的秘诀是什么?
What's the secret to staying young?
有什么秘诀保持青春吗?
★原声例句:What is the secret to success?
成功的秘诀是什么?
★原声例句:What's the secret to mastering English word stress?
掌握英语单词重音的秘诀是什么?
What is the secret to your genius?
精湛的厨艺是否有什么秘密?
图片源自《美食总动员》
So, what is your secret to a happy marriage?
你的幸福婚姻秘诀是什么?
图片源自《高堡奇人》
The secret to a steady hand is a steady heart.
手稳的秘诀是心中有数。
图片源自《德古拉 第一季》
2. 词链儿:live a long life 万岁千秋;长寿
=longevity
It's easy to live a long life in modern society.
在当今的社会,长寿是一件容易的事情。
You're going to live a long life.
你会很长寿的。
回顾【live/lead a XX life 过着XX的生活】
3. 词链儿:expect XX to do XX
预期/期望XX做XX
回顾【The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. 】
活学活用:
请用 What's the secret to XX 随意造句
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