(一).Nice try.(尽管失败了但)已做得很好了。
原音重现:
A: I just wasn't strong enough to lift that weight.
我没有足够的力气举起那个重量。
B: Nice try. Maybe you can make yourself stronger.
已经不锚了,也许你应该加强锻炼。
(二).I think things are picking up.(亊情、状况)会变好的。
原音重现:
A. How has business been in your restaurant?
餐厅生意怎么样?
B: it was slow, but I think things are picking up.
虽然进展较慢,但我认为会好起来的。