生活英语听力文章第125期:尊荣以前必有谦卑(2)_在线英语听力室

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To clarify this, let’s look at the definitions of both confidence and humility¹. 为了澄清这些，让我们看一下自信和谦卑的定义。

Confidence is a self-assurance arising from an appreciation² of one’s true abilities. 自信是一种对自己自信的欣赏，一个人真实的能力。

Humility is having a modest opinion or estimate of one’s own importance or rank. It’s about being open to the possibility of improvement. 谦卑是一种谦虚的观点，或者说估计自己的重要性和地位。它是关于被改善的可能性。

There’s no reason why these two character traits can’t coexist. 这两个性格的特征没有任何共存的理由。

In fact, when they do, it’s hard to find a more powerful combination. 事实上，当他们很难做的，找到一个更强大的结合的方法。

In Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others Don’t, 从优秀到卓越：为什么一些公司可以飞跃，而有些却不行，作者吉姆·柯林斯举了戴维帕卡德的例子，

author Jim Collins gives the example of David Packard, co-founder of Hewlett-Packard, as a humble³ leader who offers this sage⁴ advice: 惠普的创始人之一,作为一个卑微的领导者提出的明智的建议:

He said“You shouldn’t gloat about anything you’ve done; you ought to keep going and find something better to do.” “你不能对你做的任何事情幸灾乐祸；你应该继续向前去找到你可以做的更好的事情。”

As co-founder of one of the most successful companies in the U.S., you can bet that Packard is a confident individual, but that doesn’t preclude⁵ him from practicing humility. 作为在美国最成功的公司之一，你可以打赌,帕卡德是一个自信的人,但这并不妨碍他练习谦卑。

Admittedly, finding the right balance between confidence and humility can be tough— 无可否认，在自信和谦卑之间找到一个合适的平衡点是非常困难的——

especially for entrepreneurs and people in sales whose livelihood⁶ depends on marketing⁷ themselves and relying on their accomplishments⁸ to obtain future business. 尤其是对那些依靠行销和他们的成就来取得未来交易的企业家和销售人来说。

In these instances, deciding what information to present and how to present it is paramount⁹. The key is to do so without coming across as egotistical. 在这些情况下,决定呈现什么信息以及如何展示它是至关重要的。关键是不会让人觉得你是在做自我本位的。

Here are some tips for Communicating Both Confidence and Humility 沟通自信和谦卑的技巧

First,let your prior record, actions, and associates speak for you. Avoid what would sound like boasting about yourself or your accomplishments. 让你优先的记录，一些行为和你对合伙人说的话。避免说一些吹嘘自己和成就的话。

Next,limit the times that you speak freely about yourself and your achievements to those occasions when you are communicating the value you bring to a personal or business relationship. 当你他人的价值和商业关系时，限制你畅所欲言说自己的和自己成就的时间。

And lastly, consider how you can communicate your message in a way that does not sound like bragging¹⁰. 考虑一下你的交流方式听起来不能像吹牛。

By its very nature, humility is not an attitude we ever perfect. 就其本质而言，谦卑不是我们完美的态度，

It’s a practiced trait that requires constant monitoring, especially since arrogance—egotism, superiority, conceit— is always tugging¹¹ at our human nature. 它具有练习的特点，需要持续的被检验，因为自大，妄想，自负在拽着我们的人性。

If you desire to adopt or grow in your practice of humility, avoid speaking about yourself in a proud or conceited¹² manner. 如果你渴望通过练习来培养你的谦卑，避免有说你自豪和自负的习惯。

Share your accomplishments in a modest, positive way when requested or necessary. 当被要求或者必须要分享你的成就是，用一种谦虚、积极的方式。

When it is necessary, such as when you need to sell yourself or your services, 当它是必要时，例如当你需要推销自己或者推销你的服务时，

remember to communicate your message in a way that remains¹³ focused on your client or customer and what you can do for them, not just on what you can do. 记住通过交流一些关注你的客户和顾客话，你能为他们做什么，而不是你能做什么。

When you practice humility, you gain the respect of others. 当你实践谦卑时，你会得到被人对你的尊重。

Respect brings with it a number of rewards such as more satisfying relationships, broader influence, 尊重会带来一些回报，比如令人满意的人际关系，更广泛的影响，

and a number of employment-related benefits like raises, promotions¹⁴, and increased sales. 和一些和职业有关的福利，像建筑，促销和提升销售。

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1 humility
n.谦逊，谦恭
参考例句：
Humility often gains more than pride.谦逊往往比骄傲收益更多。 His voice was still soft and filled with specious humility.他的声音还是那么温和，甚至有点谦卑。

2 appreciation
n.评价；欣赏；感谢；领会，理解；价格上涨
参考例句：
I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.我想对你们所有人表达我的感激和谢意。 I'll be sending them a donation in appreciation of their help.我将送给他们一笔捐款以感谢他们的帮助。

3 humble
adj.谦卑的，恭顺的；地位低下的；v.降低，贬低
参考例句：
In my humble opinion,he will win the election.依我拙见，他将在选举中获胜。 Defeat and failure make people humble.挫折与失败会使人谦卑。

4 sage
n.圣人，哲人；adj.贤明的，明智的
参考例句：
I was grateful for the old man's sage advice.我很感激那位老人贤明的忠告。 The sage is the instructor of a hundred ages.这位哲人是百代之师。

5 preclude
vt.阻止，排除，防止；妨碍
参考例句：
We try to preclude any possibility of misunderstanding.我们努力排除任何误解的可能性。 My present finances preclude the possibility of buying a car.按我目前的财务状况我是不可能买车的。

6 livelihood
n.生计，谋生之道
参考例句：
Appropriate arrangements will be made for their work and livelihood.他们的工作和生活会得到妥善安排。 My father gained a bare livelihood of family by his own hands.父亲靠自己的双手勉强维持家计。

7 marketing
n.行销，在市场的买卖，买东西
参考例句：
They are developing marketing network.他们正在发展销售网络。 He often goes marketing.他经常去市场做生意。

8 accomplishments
n.造诣；完成( accomplishment的名词复数 )；技能；成绩；成就
参考例句：
It was one of the President's greatest accomplishments. 那是总统最伟大的成就之一。 Among her accomplishments were sewing,cooking,playing the piano and dancing. 她的才能包括缝纫、烹调、弹钢琴和跳舞。来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

9 paramount
a.最重要的，最高权力的
参考例句：
My paramount object is to save the Union and destroy slavery.我的最高目标是拯救美国，摧毁奴隶制度。 Nitrogen is of paramount importance to life on earth.氮对地球上的生命至关重要。

10 bragging
v.自夸，吹嘘( brag的现在分词 )；大话
参考例句：
He's always bragging about his prowess as a cricketer. 他总是吹嘘自己板球水平高超。来自辞典例句 Now you're bragging, darling. You know you don't need to brag. 这就是夸口，亲爱的。你明知道你不必吹。来自辞典例句

11 tugging
n.牵引感v.用力拉，使劲拉，猛扯( tug的现在分词 )
参考例句：
Tom was tugging at a button-hole and looking sheepish. 汤姆捏住一个钮扣眼使劲地拉，样子显得很害羞。来自英汉文学 - 汤姆历险 She kicked him, tugging his thick hair. 她一边踢他，一边扯着他那浓密的头发。来自辞典例句

12 conceited
adj.自负的，骄傲自满的
参考例句：
He could not bear that they should be so conceited.他们这样自高自大他受不了。 I'm not as conceited as so many people seem to think.我不像很多人认为的那么自负。

13 remains
n.剩余物，残留物；遗体，遗迹
参考例句：
He ate the remains of food hungrily.他狼吞虎咽地吃剩余的食物。 The remains of the meal were fed to the dog.残羹剩饭喂狗了。

14 promotions
促进( promotion的名词复数 )；提升；推广；宣传
参考例句：
All services or promotions must have an appeal and wide application. 所有服务或促销工作都必须具有吸引力和广泛的适用性。 He promptly directed the highest promotions and decorations for General MacArthur. 他授予麦克阿瑟将军以最高的官阶和勋奖。

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生活英语听力文章 第125期:尊荣以前必有谦卑(2)

生活英语听力文章第125期:尊荣以前必有谦卑(2)