公众人物毕业演讲第378期:查理邓森2013在犹他州立大学(9)

 　　It's a good one Some others are listening, learning, and collaboration¹.

　　这个问题很好还有一些包括 倾听 学习 协作

　　I was once at a conference with some of the smartest people in the world.

　　我曾经参加过一个会议与会者都是全世界最聪明的人

　　Actually a little intimidating² to be honest and someone said to me "Remember.

　　老实说 这有点吓人有人跟我说 "记住"

　　There are a lot of really smart people in the world and most of them don't work for you".

　　世界上有很多聪明人他们大多数都不为你工作

　　A good idea can come from anywhere and to be a lifetime learner is a great characteristic to develop and to utilize³.

　　好主意能来自任何地方活到老学到老 是一个值得开发和利用的伟大特质

　　OK, let's go to "What should you do?" Well, my advice: Keep your options open, as I said.

　　好 再看 你应该做什么我的建议是 保持选择的开放性

　　And create some "guardrails" from which you can evaluate these options.

　　并建立起一些"护栏"以此来评估这些选择

　　When I say "guardrails" what I mean is you have to figure out.

　　我这里"护栏"指的是你需要弄清楚

　　What is it that makes you fulfilled What are your passions?.

　　什么能够让你有成就感你的热情在哪里

　　What will make you feel satisfied at the end of the day? If you talk to anyone that has achieved personal success.

　　做什么最终能让你感到满足不管你去问哪个取得了个人成功的人

　　They will all tell you they have followed their passions It's critical to success and self-fulfillment.

　　他们都会告诉你 他们追逐着自己的热情这是成功和自我实现的关键

　　So take some time and figure out what it means to you It will help.

　　花些时间 弄清这对你意味着什么这会很有帮助

　　Expectations Oh yeah.

　　期望哦 对

　　... are always part of the mix A key point? Whose expectations are you trying to fulfill⁴?.

　　这总是组合的一部分关键在于 你要实现谁的期望

　　Your parents? Your friends? Professors? Siblings⁵? Significant others or your own?.

　　父母的 朋友的 教授的 兄弟姐妹的另一半的 还是你自己的

1 collaboration   

n.合作，协作；勾结

参考例句：

• The two companies are working in close collaboration each other.这两家公司密切合作。
• He was shot for collaboration with the enemy.他因通敌而被枪毙了。

2 intimidating   

vt.恐吓，威胁( intimidate的现在分词)

参考例句：

• They were accused of intimidating people into voting for them. 他们被控胁迫选民投他们的票。
• This kind of questioning can be very intimidating to children. 这种问话的方式可能让孩子们非常害怕。

3 utilize   

vt.使用，利用

参考例句：

• The cook will utilize the leftover ham bone to make soup.厨师要用吃剩的猪腿骨做汤。
• You must utilize all available resources.你必须利用一切可以得到的资源。

4 fulfill   

vt.履行，实现，完成；满足，使满意

参考例句：

• If you make a promise you should fulfill it.如果你许诺了，你就要履行你的诺言。
• This company should be able to fulfill our requirements.这家公司应该能够满足我们的要求。

5 siblings   

n.兄弟，姐妹( sibling的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• A triplet sleeps amongst its two siblings. 一个三胞胎睡在其两个同胞之间。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• She has no way of tracking the donor or her half-siblings down. 她没办法找到那个捐精者或她的兄弟姐妹。 来自时文部分