Walk Before You Can Run 在你能跑之前先学会走

2024-01-16 11:40:00来源：网络

Walk Before You Can Run

在你能跑之前先学会走

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　　By Anna Matteo

　　13 January 2024

　　And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English.

　　On this program, we explore words and expressions in the English language. We give definitions, examples, notes on usage, and sometimes we use them in short conversations.

　　Today we talk about the process of learning to do something.

　　For example, if you want to play a musical instrument, you need to learn how. You must take small steps. You learn how to hold or sit at the instrument. You learn how to read notes and how to play basic chords. Then you progress to short, easy songs.

　　In other words, you need to take baby steps.

　　Babies can look funny when they are learning to walk. Their steps are unsure; their knees do not quite bend fully. They do not walk straight and often fall down. The more they walk, the steadier they get on their feet. Soon their unsteady baby steps lead to a smoother, often speedy, gait.

　　We often use the term to describe how to reach a complex goal. Small baby steps can lead to the bigger goal.

　　We will often use the term to suggest that someone slow down and be patient.

　　A similar English expression goes, "You have to walk before you can run."

　　Let's listen as two friends use these idioms.

　　A: Hey, how are your piano lessons going?

　　B: Slowly. I want to play a real song. But my teacher has me working on these same set of chords over and over again! They are difficult and boring at the same time.

　　A: I've been playing piano for years, and chords are important. They are the foundations of music. You need to know how to walk before you can run.

　　B: I know, I know! But I also MUST be able to play a song by next month.

　　A: Why are you in such a hurry? Learning music requires patience. Take baby steps!

　　B: Please no more advice! I told a friend I could play the piano. And now she wants me to play at her children's birthday party.

　　A: Oh, in that case. I have other advice for you.

　　B: What's that?

　　A: You reap what your sow.

　　B: Thanks a lot. ... Hey what are you doing next month...?

　　Learning a language is a lifelong process. To keep yourself from burning out, take baby steps. Learn a little every day, and soon your English will be fabulous!

　　And that's all the time we have this Words and Their Stories!

　　I'm Andrew Smith.

　　Anna Matteo wrote this lesson for VOA Learning English.

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　　作者：安娜·马特奥

　　日期：2024年1月13日

　　现在，我们将从VOA学习英语中带来“词汇及其故事”。

　　在这个节目中，我们探索英语中的词汇和表达。我们提供定义、例子、使用注意事项，有时我们还会在短对话中使用它们。

　　今天我们来谈谈学习做某事的过程。

　　例如，如果你想弹奏一种乐器，你需要学习如何弹奏。你必须一步一步来。你学习如何握住或坐在乐器前。你学习如何阅读音符，如何弹奏基本和弦。然后你进步到简短、简单的歌曲。

　　换句话说，你需要从小步走起。

　　婴儿在学习走路时看起来可能很有趣。他们的步伐不稳定；他们的膝盖不能完全弯曲。他们走路不直，经常摔倒。他们走得越多，他们的步伐就越稳定。很快，他们不稳定的小步走路会变得更加流畅，通常也会更快。