疯狂英语易背作文 24.Diligence

24.Diligence

Diligence is the key to success.It means persistent¹ work and does not mean that we are to exhaust ourselves all day and night without any rest.The true meaning of diligence is the careful use of time for the purpose of self-improvement.

Many people strongly believe in luck,which is a serious mistake.If luck does exist,it will never fall upon lazy bones.There are also some people who think that they are far superior to others in intelligence and therefore,do not need to study hard.they are sure about their success,but too often they willbe disappointed,as few of them can be successful only with their so-called cleverness.

In fact,time is always fleeting² and can never be re-gained.The really clever people are those who understand the importance of diligence and make it their habit,These people are on the way to success by their own efforts.
 

1 persistent   

adj.坚持不懈的，执意的；持续的

参考例句：

• Albert had a persistent headache that lasted for three days.艾伯特连续头痛了三天。
• She felt embarrassed by his persistent attentions.他不时地向她大献殷勤，使她很难为情。

2 fleeting   

adj.短暂的，飞逝的

参考例句：

• The girls caught only a fleeting glimpse of the driver.女孩们只匆匆瞥了一眼司机。
• Knowing the life fleeting,she set herself to enjoy if as best as she could.她知道这种日子转瞬即逝，于是让自已尽情地享受。