Part 2

壮志未酬

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1. Describe an ambition that you haven't achieved You should say: What it is Why you haven't achieved it What you are doing about it now And how you feel about it

答案:

One significant ambition that I have yet to achieve is becoming a published author. Ever since I was a child, I have nurtured a passion for storytelling, and I have always aspired to share my narratives with a broader audience. However, despite dedicating countless hours to writing, I have not yet completed a manuscript that I feel is ready for publication.

The primary reason for this is my perfectionist nature, which often leads me to second-guess my work. I find myself going through multiple drafts, constantly striving for a masterpiece, but this has resulted in a procrastination cycle that hinders my progress. Additionally, life’s responsibilities, such as my job and personal commitments, often take precedence over my writing pursuits, leaving me with limited time to focus on my ambition.

Currently, I am attempting to overcome these obstacles by setting realistic deadlines for myself and participating in local writing workshops. These workshops not only provide me with valuable feedback from fellow writers but also instill a sense of community that motivates me to keep going. I’ve also started to embrace the idea of writing short stories instead of focusing solely on a novel, allowing me to hone my skills and gain confidence.

While I often feel a mix of frustration and determination regarding this unfulfilled ambition, I am gradually learning to appreciate the journey itself. I believe that my experiences and growth as a writer will eventually lead me to achieve my goal.


助记: ambition, published author, storytelling, perfectionist, procrastination, realistic deadlines, writing workshops, community, short stories, frustration, determination


翻译:

我尚未实现的一个重要雄心成为一名出版作家。自我还是个孩子时,我就培养了对讲故事的热情,并一直渴望与更广泛的受众分享我的叙述。然而,尽管我投入了无数小时进行写作,但我还没有完成一部我认为可以出版的手稿。

未能实现这一目标的主要原因是我完美主义的性格,这常常导致我对自己的作品怀疑。我发现自己经历了多个草稿,不断追求杰作,但这导致我陷入拖延的循环,阻碍了我的进展。此外,生活的责任,比如我的工作和个人承诺,常常优先于我的写作追求,让我很少有时间专注于我的雄心。

目前,我正在努力克服这些障碍,设定现实的截止日期,并参加当地的写作工作坊。这些工作坊不仅为我提供了来自其他作家的宝贵反馈,还营造了一种社区感,激励我继续前进。我还开始接受写短篇故事的想法,而不是仅仅专注于一部小说,这让我能够磨练我的技能并获得自信。

虽然我常常对这一未实现的雄心感到沮丧决心交织,但我逐渐学会欣赏这段旅程。我相信,作为一名作家的经历和成长最终会让我实现我的目标。


笔记:

  1. ambition (/æmˈbɪʃ.ən/) - a strong wish to achieve something, 雄心
  2. published (/ˈpʌb.lɪʃt/) - made available to the public, 出版的
  3. storytelling (/ˈstɔː.riˌtɛl.ɪŋ/) - the art of telling stories, 讲故事
  4. perfectionist (/pərˈfɛk.ʃən.ɪst/) - a person who refuses to accept any standard short of perfection, 完美主义者
  5. procrastination (/prəˌkræstɪˈneɪʃən/) - the action of delaying or postponing something, 拖延
  6. realistic (/ˌriː.əˈlɪs.tɪk/) - having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved, 现实的
  7. community (/kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/) - a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common, 社区
  8. frustration (/frʌsˈtreɪ.ʃən/) - the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something, 沮丧
  9. determination (/dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/) - firmness of purpose, 决心