疯狂英语易背作文 14.Lucky Numbers

Do lucky numbers really bring good luck? Some people think lucky numbers like 6 or 8 would bring them good luck. Because they bare similar pronunciation to the related¹ Chinese characters which mean “good luck”. As a result, some young couples choose a date in which there is a 6 or an 8 to hold their wedding. Well, many shops choose such dates to celebrate their opening ceremony. However, it’s rather ridiculous² to think numbers can bring good fortune to people. One success has nothing to do with the number which one choose, but is rather related to one’s own efforts. Numbers are only numbers, we should not attach³ too much importance to them. If you really think that a number can bring good luck to you, simply choose it, but don’t forget to still go out of your way with your own effort. Without your own contribution, good luck won’t simply fall on you automatically⁴.

1 related   

adj.有关系的，有关联的，叙述的，讲述的

参考例句：

• I am not related to him in any way.我和他无任何关系。
• We spent days going through all related reference material.我们花了好多天功夫查阅所有有关的参考资料。

2 ridiculous   

adj.荒谬的，可笑的；荒唐的

参考例句：

• It is simply ridiculous to attempt such a thing.试图干这种事，简直可笑。
• It's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard in my life.这是我有生以来听到的最为荒唐可笑的事。

3 attach   

v.附上，使依恋，爱慕

参考例句：

• I do not attach much weight to the theory.我不十分重视这学说。
• I advise you not to attach yourself to the party.我劝你不要参加这个党。

4 automatically   

adv.不加思索地，无意识地，自动地

参考例句：

• The machine cycles automatically.这台机器自动循环运转。
• She had automatically labelled the boys as troublemakers.她不假思索地认定这些男孩子是捣蛋鬼。