Some things simply aren't worth it. Even an overwhelming sense of obligation doesn't change that fact. Let go of the stuff that doesn't matter.

語音講解：

今日發音練習重點：

1. 區分單詞發音：worth/θ/和worthy/e/

2. 本句中兩個that的發音不同：

change that/æ/ fact

the stuff that/ə/ doesn't matter

言之有物：

1. *simply的三種用法：

① 簡單地

The book explains grammar simply and clearly.

這本書對語法解釋得簡明扼要。

② 僅僅/就是/只不過=merely

It is simply a matter of time.

這不過是時間問題。

The guards simply don't notice.

警衛根本沒注意。

圖片源自《肖申克的救贖》

I'm simply a fellow weary traveler.

我只是個疲倦的旅人。

圖片源自《被解救的姜戈》

③ （強調作用）絕對地/簡直/真的=really

The view is simply wonderful!

景色簡直美極了！

This sort of increase simply cannot be justified.

這種增長根本就不合理。

2. 詞鏈兒：XX be worth it 某人/事值得做

I know the ring is expensive, but Jane is worth it. I want her to have exactly what she wants.

我知道戒指很貴，但Jane值得。我想給她她想要的。

Getting up early to jog is tough, but it'll be worth it when you can come home from work and not have to worry about exercising.

起床跑步很難，但當你工作回家后不需要再運動時，會覺得那么做很值得。

I am spending a lot of money and time on this boat, but it is worth it.

我在這艘船上花了很多金錢和時間，但都很值得。

Is it worth it？

是否值得？

圖片源自《教父2》

And it's worth it, isn't it?

跑這一趟是值得的，對嗎？

圖片源自《好家伙》

3. overwhelming sense of obligation 巨大的責任感

overwhelming adj. 巨大的；壓倒性的

overwhelming joy 巨大的快樂

She felt an overwhelming desire to have another child.

她特別想再要個孩子。

4. 詞鏈兒：let go of XX

釋義：釋放/解雇

I think I just need a weekend where I can chill out and let go of my worries for a while.

我想我只是需要個周末來放松，釋放我的擔憂。

活學活用：

請用XX be worth it 隨意造句

《演講：選擇行動勝于選擇完美》：我們的生活并非十全十美，我們自身不完美，我們生活的世界并不完美，我們做的任何事也不可能盡善盡美，但是這是最重要的嗎？不要等到一切完美時才行動 ，不要等到準備好了才有所行動，你永遠不可能做好十足的準備，選擇行動勝于選擇完美。

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