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How to deal with ill-wishers?

如何应对幸灾乐祸的人呢？

First, learn to identify them.

首先，学会认清他们。

Sometimes we just do not realize that someone is our ill-wisher.

有时我们只是意识不到某个人是希望我们不幸的人。

They can be close friends or family members, so when they say negative things, we often believe them and take them to heart.

他们可能是我们的挚友或家人，所以当他们说一些消极的话语时，我们通常会相信他们，把他们的话放在心上。

You should remember that there is a big difference between realists and sceptics.

你应该记住，现实主义者和怀疑论者是有很大区别的。

Learn to listen to what others say, and note your reaction.

学会倾听他人的话语，并注意你自己的反应。

If that upsets you and makes you feel depressed, then probably these people are your ill-wishers.

如果他们的话让你生气，让你感到沮丧，那么大概这些人就是希望你不幸的人。

【知识点讲解】

ill-wisher n.幸灾乐祸的人，希望他人不幸者；

depressed adj.情绪低落的，沮丧的； 萧条的； 下陷的，低的； 中间凹下的

例句：

When depressed, they dramatically overindulge in chocolate and sweets.

情绪低落的时候，她们就疯狂地猛吃巧克力和糖果。

My bulging thighs and flabby stomach made me depressed.

我大腿太粗，肚子上也净是赘肉，让我很发愁。

The construction industry is no longer as depressed as it was.

建筑业不再像以往那样萧条了。

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