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Habits of extremely punctual people
準時達人的好習慣
They prepare for unexpected delays.
為無法預計的延誤做好準備。
Punctual people prepare for any unforeseen delays due to traffic, getting lost, forgetting something at home, etc.
準時的人會為未知的延誤做好準備,例如,由于交通狀況造成的延誤,由于迷路造成的拖延,還有可能因為東西丟在了家里等等。
If they're going somewhere that is 10 minutes away, they leave 20 to 25 minutes ahead to account for any unexpected scenarios.
如果到達某個地方需要10分鐘,他們都會提前20-25分鐘出門,為了防止出現未知的狀況。
By giving themselves buffer time, they often arrive early—but never late.
通過預留時間,他們通常都會早到,但絕不會遲到。
【知識點講解】
prepare for (使)為…作準備; (使)對…有思想準備;
例句:
The players are in defiant mood as they prepare for tomorrow'sgame.
球員在備戰明天的比賽時帶著蔑視對手的情緒。
Orders went out to prepare for the evacuation of the city.
為撤離該城作準備的命令已下達.
The radio alert ed the citizens to prepare for the hurricane.
電臺警告市民們作好預防暴風準備.
account for 說明(原因、理由等); 導致,引起; (在數量、比例上)占; 對…負責
例句:
Ministers should be called to account for their actions.
部長們應該對他們的行為作出解釋。
Together they account for less than five per cent of the population.
他們總共占不到總人口的5%。
How do you account for the company's alarmingly high staff turnover?
你怎么解釋這家公司高得令人憂慮的人員流動率?
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