学习英语除课本知识，还要对课外知识进行学习，下面是大学英语
英语美文摘抄（一）
When Love Beckons You
When love beckons to you, follow him, though his ways are hard and steep. And when his wings enfold you, yield to him, though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you.
And when he speaks to you, believe in him, though his voice may shatter your dreams as the north wind lays waste the garden.
For even as love crowns you so shall he crucify you. Even as he is for your growth so is he for your pruning.
Even as he ascends to your height and caresses your tenderest branches that quiver in the sun, so shall he descend to our roots and shake them in their clinging to the earth.
But if, in your fear, you would seek only love’s peace and love’s pleasure, then it is better for you that you cover your nakedness and pass out of love’s threshing-floor, into the seasonless world where you shall laugh, but not all of your laughter, and weep, but not all of your tears.
Love gives naught but it self and takes naught but from itself.
Love possesses not, nor would it be possessed, for love is sufficient unto love.
Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself. But if you love and must have desires, let these be your desires:
To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night.
To know the pain of too much tenderness.
To be wounded by your own understanding of love;
And to bleed willingly and joyfully.
To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving;
To rest at the noon hour and meditate love’s ecstasy;
To return home at eventide with gratitude;
And then to sleep with a payer for the beloved in your heart and a song of praise upon your lips.
爱召唤
当爱召唤你时，请追随她，尽管爱道路艰难险峻。当爱羽翼拥抱你时，请顺从她，尽管隐藏在其羽翼之下剑可能会伤到你。当爱向你诉说时，请相信她，尽管她声音可能打破你梦想，就如同北风吹落花园里所有花瓣。
爱会给你戴上桂冠，也会折磨你。爱会助你成长，也会给你修枝。爱会上升到枝头，抚爱你在阳光下颤动力嫩枝，也会下潜至根部，撼动力你紧抓泥土根基。
但是，如果你在恐惧之中只想寻求爱平和与快乐，那你就最好掩盖真实自我，避开爱考验，进入不分季节世界，在那里你将欢笑，但并非开怀大笑，你将哭泣，但并非尽情地哭。爱只将自己付出，也只得到自己。爱一无所有，也不会为谁所有，因为爱本身就已自足。
爱除实现自我别无他求。但是如果你爱而又不得不有所求，那就请期望：
将自己融化并像奔流溪水一般向夜晚吟唱自己优美曲调。
明过多温柔所带来苦痛。
被自己对爱理解所伤害；
并情愿快乐地悲伤。
在黎明带着轻快心醒来并感谢又一个有家日子；
在黄昏怀着感恩之心回家；
然后为内心所爱之人祈祷，吟唱赞美之歌，并带着祷告和歌声入眠。
英语美文摘抄（二）
Be Happy!
“The days that make us happy make us wise.”----John Masefield
when I first read this line by England’s Poet Laureate, it startled me. What did Masefield mean? Without thinking about it much, I had always assumed that the opposite was true.
But his sober assurance was arresting. I could not forget it.
Finally, I seemed to grasp his meaning and realized that here was a profound observation. The wisdom that happiness makes possible lies in clear perception, not fogged by anxiety nor dimmed by despair and boredom, and without the blind spots caused by fear.
Active happiness---not mere satisfaction or contentment ---often comes suddenly, like an April shower or the unfolding of a bud.
Then you discover what kind of wisdom has accompanied it. The grass is greener; bird songs are sweeter; the shortcomings of your friends are more understandable and more forgivable.
Happiness is like a pair of eyeglasses correcting your spiritual vision.
Nor are the insights of happiness limited to what is near around you. Unhappy, with your thoughts turned in upon your emotional woes, your vision is cut short as though by a wall.
Happy, the wall crumbles.
The long vista is there for the seeing. The ground at your feet, the world about you----people, thoughts, emotions, pressures---are now fitted into the larger scene.
Everything assumes a fairer proportion. And here is the beginning of wisdom.
“快乐日子使人睿智。”
——约翰·梅斯菲尔德
第一次读到英国桂冠诗人梅斯菲尔德这行诗时，我感到十分震惊。他想表达什么意思？我以前从未对此仔细考虑，总是认定这行诗反过来才正确。但他冷静而又胸有成竹表达引起我注意，令我无法忘怀。
终于，我似乎领会他意思，并意识到这行诗意义深远。快乐带来睿智存在于敏锐洞察力之间，不会因忧虑而含混迷惑，也不会因绝望和厌倦而黯然模糊，更不会因恐惧而造成盲点。
积极快乐 – 并非单纯满意或知足 – 通常不期而至，就像四月里突然下起春雨，或是花蕾突然绽放。然后，你就会发觉与快乐结伴而来究竟是何种智慧。草地更为青翠，鸟吟更为甜美，朋友缺点也变得更能让人理解，宽容。快乐就像是一副眼镜，可以矫正你精神视力。
快乐视野并不仅限于你周围事物。当你不快乐时，你思维陷入情感上悲哀，你眼界就像是被一道墙给阻隔，而当你快乐时，这道墙就会砰然倒塌。
你眼界变得更为宽广。你脚下大地，你身边世界，包括人，思想，情感和压力，现在都融入更为广阔景象之中，其间每件事物 比例都更加合理。而这就是睿智起始。
英语美文摘抄（三）
The Goodness of Life
Though there is much to be concerned about, there is far, far more for which to be thankful. Though life’s goodness can at times be overshadowed, it is never outweighed.
For every single act that is senselessly destructive, there are thousands more small, quiet acts of love, kindness and compassion.
For every person who seeks to hurt, there are many, many more who devote their lives to helping and to healing.
There is goodness to life that cannot be denied.
In the most magnificent vistas and in the smallest details, look closely, for that goodness always comes shining through.
There si no limit to the goodness of life. It grows more abundant with each new encounter. The more you experience and appreciate the goodness of life, the more there is to be lived.
Even when the cold winds blow and the world seems to be cov ered in foggy shadows, the goodness of life lives on. Open your eyes, open your heart, and you will see that goodness is everywhere.
Though the goodness of life seems at times to suffer setbacks, it always endures. For in the darkest moment it becomes vividly clear that life is a priceless treasure.
And so the goodness of life is made even stronger by the very things that would oppose it.
Time and time again when you feared it was gone forever you found that the goodness of life was really only a moment away.
Around the next corner, inside every moment, the goodness of life is there to surprise and delight you.
Take a moment to let the goodness of life touch your spirit and calm your thoughts. Then, share your good fortune with another.
For the goodness of life grows more and more magnificent each time it is given away.
Though the problems constantly scream for attention and the conflicts appear to rage ever stronger, the goodness of life grows stronger still, quietly, peacefully, with more purpose and meaning than ever before.
生命美好
尽管有很多事让人忧虑，但相比而言，值得感激事要多得多。尽管生命美好有时被蒙上阴影，但它却永远不会被埋没。
相对于每一个无谓破坏行为而言，都有更多数以千计更为微小，包含着爱，友善和同情举动静静地上演着。相对于每一个试图伤害他人人而言，都有更多人致力于帮助他人，治愈他人创伤。
生命美好不能否认。
在最为壮观前景和最为琐碎细节中，()请仔细观察，因为美好事物总是散发着耀眼光芒闪亮登场。
生命美好没有界限。每一次相遇都会使这美好变得越发丰富。你经历得越多，越能欣赏生命美好，生命中美好就会变得越多。
即使当寒风袭来，整个世界似乎被雾气掩盖之时，生命美好仍会存在。睁开双眼，打开心扉，你就会发现这美好无处不在。
尽管生命美好有时似乎遭受挫折，但它总会挺过来。因为，在最黑暗时刻，有一点变得格外清楚，那就是，生命是无价财富。因此，下正是与生命美好相对立事物使其越发强大。
无数次地，当你担心这美好已经远离之时，你会发现生命美好其实只与你相隔须臾。它就在下一角落，存在于每个时刻之间，等着给你惊喜。
花些时间让生命美好感动自己灵魂，放松自己思绪。然后，把你幸运与他人分享。因为生命美好会在每次给予之间变得越来越壮观。
尽管总是有问题让你去关注，冲突也似乎愈演愈烈，但生命美好却总是静静地，平和地，带着比以往更强意志和更多价值变得更加强大。
英语万能句子1
1、It must be realized that.
我们必须意识到。
2、All in all, we cannot live without But at the same time we must try to find out new ways to cope with the problems that would arise.总之，我们没有是无法生活的。但同时，我们必须寻求新的解决办法来对付可能出现的新问题。
3、I sincerely believe that.
我真诚地相信。
4、It is natural to believe that , but we shouldnt ignore that.
认为是很自然的，但我们不应忽视。
5、Obviously, if we dont control the problem, the chances are that will lead us in danger.
很明显，如果我们不能控制这一问题，很有可能我们会陷入危险。
6、Obviously, If we want to do something , it is essential that.
显然，如果我们想做某事，很重要的是。
7、Only in this way can we.
只有这样，我们才能。
8、Recently, the problem of has aroused peoples concern.
最近，问题已引起人们的关注。
9、The best way to solve the troubles is.
解决这些麻烦的最好办法是。
10、No doubt, unless we take effective measures, it is very likely that.
毫无疑问，除非我们采取有效措施，很可能会。
11、It is time to take the advice of and to put special emphasis on the improvement of.
该是采纳的建议，并对的进展给予特殊重视的时候了。
12、People have figured out many ways to solve this problem.
人们已找出许多办法来解决这个问题。
13、Here are some suggestions for handling.
这是如何处理某事的一些建议。
14、There are different opinions among people as to.
关于，人们的观点大不相同。
15、Many people insist that.
很多人坚持认为。
16、Nowadays, (overpopulation) has become a problem we have to face.
如今，(人口过剩)已成为我们不得不面对的问题了。
17、Personally, I am standing on the side of.
就个人而言，我站在的一边。
18、Peoples views on vary from person to person. Some hold that . However, others believe that.
人们对的观点因人而异。有些人认为，然而其他人却认为。
19、From my point of view, it is more reasonable to support the first opinion rather than the second.
在我看来，支持第一种观点比支持第二种观点更有道理。
20、It is urgent that immediate measures should be taken to stop the situation.
很紧迫的是，应立即采取措施阻止这一事态的发展。
21、Different people hold different attitudes toward (failure)。
对(失败)人们的态度各不相同。
22、It may be true that , but it doesnt mean that.
可能是对的，但这并不意味着。
23、As far as something is concerned.
就某事而言。
24、Hence/Therefore, wed better come to the conclusion that.
因此，我们最好得出这样的结论。
25、It is commonly believed that / It is a common belief that.
人们一般认为。
26、Attitudes towards (drugs) vary from person to person.
人们对待吸毒的态度因人而异。
27、Taking into account all these factors, we may reasonably come to the conclusion that.
考虑所有这些因素，我们可能会得出合理的'结论。
28、There is no doubt that (job-hopping) has its drawbacks as well as merits.
毫无疑问，跳槽有优点也有缺点。
29、I cannot entirely agree with the idea that.
我无法完全同意这一观点。
30、It is high time that we put an end to the (trend)。
该是我们停止这一趋势的时候了。
英语万能句子2
1.As far as …is concerned 就……而言
2.It goes without saying that… 不言而喻，…
3.It can be said with certainty that… 可以肯定地说……
4.As the proverb says， 正如谚语所说的，
5.It has to be noticed that… 它必须注意到，…
6.Its generally recognized that… 它普遍认为…
7.Its likely that … 这可能是因为…
8.Its hardly that… 这是很难的……
9.Its hardly too much to say that… 它几乎没有太多的说…
10.What calls for special attention is that…需要特别注意的是
11.Theres no denying the fact that…毫无疑问，无可否认
12.Nothing is more important than the fact that… 没有什么比这更重要的是…
13.whats far more important is that… 更重要的是…
英语万能句子3
1.A case in point is … 一个典型的例子是…
2.As is often the case…由于通常情况下…
3.As stated in the previous paragraph 如前段所述
4.But the problem is not so simple.Therefore 然而问题并非如此简单，所以……
5.But its a pity that… 但遗憾的是…
6.For all that…对于这一切…… In spite of the fact that…尽管事实……
7.Further, we hold opinion that… 此外，我们坚持认为，…
8.However , the difficulty lies in…然而，困难在于…
9.Similarly, we should pay attention to… 同样，我们要注意…
10.not(that)…but(that)…不是，而是
11.In view of the present station.鉴于目前形势
12.As has been mentioned above…正如上面所提到的…
13.In this respect, we may as well (say) 从这个角度上我们可以说
14.However, we have to look at the other side of the coin, that is… 然而我们还得看到事物的另一方面，即 …
英语万能句子4
开头的:
1. 开头万能公式一：名人名言
有人问了，“我没有记住名言，怎么办?尤其是英语名言?”，很好办：编!
原理：我们看到的东西很多都是创造出来的，包括我们欣赏的文章也是，所以尽管编，但是一定要听起来很有道理呦!而且没准将来我们就是名人呢!对吧?
经典句型：
a proberb says, “ you are only young once.” (适用于已记住的名言)
it goes without saying that we cannot be young forever. (适用于自编名言)
更多经典句型：as everyone knows, no one can deny that…
2. 开头万能公式二：数字统计
原理：要想更有说服力，就应该用实际的数字来说明。
原则上在议论文当中十不应该出现虚假数字的，可是在考试的时候哪管那三七二十一，但编无妨，只要我有东西写就万事大吉了。所以不妨试用下面的句型：
according to a recent survey, about 78.9% of the college students wanted to further their study after their graduation.
看起来这个数字文邹邹的，其实都是编造出来的，下面随便几个题目我们都可以这样编造：
根据最近的一项统计调查显示，大学生向老师请假的理由当中78%都是假的。
travel by bike
根据最近的一项统计调查显示，85%的人在近距离旅行的时候首选的交通工具是自行车。
根据最近的一项统计调查显示，在某个大学，学生的课余时间的70%都是在休闲娱乐。
five-day work week better than six-day work?
根据最近的一项统计调查显示，98%的人同意每周五天工作日。
更多句型：
a recent statistics shows that …
结尾的:
1. 结尾万能公式一：如此结论
说完了，毕竟要归纳一番，相信各位都有这样的经历，领导长篇大论，到最后终于冒出个“总而言之”之类的话，我们马上停止开小差，等待领导说结束语。也就是说，开头很好，也必然要有一个精彩的结尾，让读者眼前一亮，这样，你就可以拿高分了!
比如下面的例子： obviously(此为过渡短语), we can draw the conclusion that good manners arise from politeness and respect for others. 如果读者很难“显而见之”，但说无妨，就当读者的眼光太浅罢了!
更多过渡短语： to sum up, in conclusion, in brief, on account of this, thus
更多句型： thus, it can be concluded that…, therefore, we can find that…
2. 结尾万能公式二：如此建议
如果说“如此结论”是结尾最没用的废话，那么“如此建议”应该是最有价值的废话了，因为这里虽然也是废话，但是却用了一个很经典的虚拟语气的句型。拽!
obviously, it is high time that we took some measures to solve the problem. 这里的虚拟语气用得很经典，因为考官本来经常考这个句型，而如果我们自己写出来，你说考官会怎么想呢?
更多句型： accordingly, i recommend that some measures be taken. consequently, to solve the problem, some measures should be taken.
英语万能句子5
1. Many leaders of government always go into raptures at the mere mention of artistic and cultural projects. They are forever talking about the nice parks, the smart sculptures in central city and the art galleries with various valuable rarities. Nothing, they maintain, is more essential than such projects in the economic growth.
只要一提起艺术和文化项目，一些政府领导就会兴奋不已，他们滔滔不绝地说着美丽的公园，城市中心漂亮的雕塑，还有满是稀世珍宝的艺术展览馆。他们认为在经济发展中，没有什么比这些艺术项目更重要了。
2. But is it really the case? The information Ive collected over last few years leads me to believe that artistic and cultural projects may be less useful than many governments think. In fact, basic infrastructure projects are playing extremely important role and should be given priority.
这是真的吗?这些年我收集的信息让我相信这些文化、艺术项目并没有许多政府想象的那么重要。事实上，基础设施建设非常重要，应该放在首位。
3. Those who are in favor of artistic and cultural projects advocate that cultural environment will attract more tourists, which will bring huge profits to local residents. Some people even equate the build of such projects with the improving of economic construction.
那些赞成建设文化艺术项目的人认为文化环境会吸引更多的游客，这将给当地居民带来巨大的利益。一些人甚至把建设文化艺术项目与发展经济建设等同起来。
4. Unfortunately, there is very few evidence that big companies are willing to invest a huge sums of money in a place without sufficient basic projects, such as supplies of electricity and water.
然而，很少有证据表明大公司愿意把巨额的资金投到一个连水电这些基础设施都不完善的地方去。
5. From what has been discussed above, it would be reasonable to believe that basic projects play far more important role than artistic and cultural projects in peoples life and economic growth.
通过以上讨论，我们有理由相信在人们的生活和经济发展方面，基础建设比艺术文化项目发挥更大的作用。
6. Those urban planners who are blind to this point will pay a heavy price, which they cannot afford it.
那些城市的规划者们如果忽视这一点，将会付出他们无法承受的代价。
7. There is a growing tendency these days for many people who live in rural areas to come into and work in city. This problem has caused wide public concern in most cities all over the world.
农民进城打工正成为增长的趋势，这一问题在世界上大部分城市已引起普遍关注。
8. An investigation shows that many emigrants think that working at city provide them with not only a higher salary but also the opportunity of learning new skills.
一项调查显示许多民工认为在城市打工不仅有较高的收入，而且能学到一些新技术。
9. It must be noted that improvement in agriculture seems to not be able to catch up with the increase in populati
on of rural areas and there are millions of peasants who still live a miserable life and have to face the dangers of exposure and starvation.
必须指出，农业的发展似乎赶不上农村人口的增加，并且仍有成千上万的农民过着缺衣挨饿的贫寒生活。
10. Although rural emigrants contribute greatly to the economic growth of the cities, they may inevitably bring about many negative impacts.
尽管民工对城市的经济发展做出了巨大贡献，然而他们也不可避免的带来了一些负面影响。
英语万能句子6
1.at the time when technology means ever more harmful carbon in the air we breathe, we need these forests now more than ever.
当技术的发展意味着我们会吸入更多有害气体时，我们比任何时候更需要森林。
2.nothing is more important than to receive education.
没有比接受教育更重要的事。
3.we cannot emphasize the importance of protecting our eyes too much.
我们再怎么强调保护眼睛的重要性也不为过。
4.there is no denying that the qualities of our living have gone from bad to worse.
无可否认，我们的生活品质已经每况愈下。
5.it is universally acknowledged that trees are indispensable to us.
全世界都知道树木对我们是不可或缺的。
6.there is no doubt that our educational system leaves something to be desired.
毫无疑问，我们的教育制度令人不满意。
7.an advantage of using the solar energy is that it wont create any pollution.
使用太阳能的优点是它不会产生任何污染。
8.the reason why we have to grow trees is that they can supply fresh air for us.
我们必须种树的原因是它们能供应我们新鲜的空气。
9.so precious is time that we cant afford to waste it.
时间是如此珍贵，我们不能浪费它。
10.rich as our country is, the qualities of our living are by no means satisfactory.
虽然我们的国家很富有，但是我们的生活质量却令人很不满意。
11.the harder you work, the more progress you make.
你越努力，你越进步。
12.the more books we read, the more learned we become.
我们书读得越多，我们越有学问。
13.to average people, they often tend to live under the illusion that english often means a good opportunity for ones career, is this really the case?
对于一般人来说，他们常常以为掌握英语就意味着一份好的工作，然而这是真的吗?
14.by taking exercise, we can always stay healthy.
通过体育锻炼，我们能够始终保持健康。
15.listening to music enables us to feel relaxed.
听音乐能使我们放松。
英语万能句子7
1.as an old saying goes,....正如一句古老的谚语所说
2....be nothing but... ....不过就是...
3.from where i stand.... 从我的立场来说
4.give oneself a chance to.....给某人一个机会去...
5.i feel sure that...我坚信...
6....is the best way to make sure that....确保...的最好办法是...
7.we must do our absolute best to....我们必须竭尽全力做...
8.there is no denying the fect that...无可否认....
9.nothing is more+adj.+than to+v.没有比...更重要的了
10.主语+cannot emphasize the importance of....too much 再怎么强调..的重要性也不为过
11....pose a great threat to... ...对..造成了一大威胁(eg.Pollution poses a great threat to our existance.)
12.stole the spotlight from...从...获得大众的瞩目
13....touch sb. on the raw ....触到某人的痛处
14.it is not uncommon that... 这是常有的事儿
15it is almost impossible to do.. 是很困难的
16the recent research has shown that..最近研究表明
17...has/have no alternative but to...除...外别无选择
18....between the devil and the deep blue sea 进退维谷，左右为难
19.content in the thought that...满足于...的想法
英语万能句子8
1. 相反，有一些人赞成……，他们相信……，而且，他们认为……
On the contrary，there are some people in favor of ___.At the same time，they say____.
2. 但是，我认为这不是解决……的好方法，比如……。最糟糕的是……。
But I don"t think it is a very good way to solve ____.For example，____.Worst of all，___.
3. ……对我们国家的发展和建设是必不可少的，(也是)非常重要的。首先，……。而且……，最重要的是……
______is necessary and important to our country"s development and construction. First，______.What"s more, _____.Most important of all,______.
4. 有几个可供我们采纳的方法。首先，我们可以……。
There are several measures for us to adopt. First, we can______
5. 面临……，我们应该采取一系列行之有效的方法来……。一方面……，另一方面，
Confronted with______，we should take a series of effective measures to______. For one thing，______For another，______
6. 早就应该拿出行动了。比如说……，另外……。所有这些方法肯定会……。
It is high time that something was done about it. For example. _____.In addition. _____.All these measures will certainly______.
7. 为什么……?第一个原因是……;第二个原因是……;第三个原因是……。总的来说，……的主要原因是由于……
Why______? The first reason is that ______.The second reason is ______.The third is ______.For all this, the main cause of ______due to ______.
8. 然而，正如任何事物都有好坏两个方面一样，……也有它的不利的一面，象……。
However, just like everything has both its good and bad sides, ______also has its own disadvantages, such as ______.
9. 尽管如此，我相信……更有利。
Nonetheless, I believe that ______is more advantageous.
10. 完全同意……这种观点(陈述)，主要理由如下：
I fully agree with the statement that ______ because______.
英语万能句子9
报歉英文信开头常用句式：
I am writing this letter to express my regret...
I am writing to apologize for...
I would like to give you my apology for...
I am very sorry to say that...
I must apologize about (not) doing sth...
Please accept my sincere apology for...
I am writing to say sorry for...
I am terribly sorry, but...
道歉信结尾常用句式：
Once again, I am sorry for any inconvenience I have caused.
Please allow me to say sorry again.
Hope you can accept my apologies and understand my situation.
I sincerely hope that you will be able to think in my position and accept my apologies.
I want to let you know how regretful I am feeling now.
I am sorry that I can’t...and trust that you will be able to understand.
辞职英文信开头常用句式：
This is to inform you that I intend to resign from my current potion.
I am writing to inform you about my decision of resignation.
I feel very sorry for having to give up my position as...
I feel reluctant to give up my present job, but I...
I am sure it will come as no surprise that I wish to resign my position as...
英语万能句子10
辞职信结尾常用句式
I sincerely hope that you approve of my resignation. I am sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Thank you for your caring and consideration in these several years’ working.
I would appreciate it if you would accept my resignation before...
Thank you very much for offering me the opportunity to work with the outstanding staff here.
My best wishes for the company’s continued growth.
求职信开头常用句式：
I am writing in response to your advertisement in China Daily of June 8...
I write this letter to apply for the position that you have advertised in Beijing Youth Thursday...
Your advertised position of general manager assistant interests me...
I am writing to express my interest in your recently advertised position for a waitress...
I would like to apply for the vacancy of...
I am writing this letter to recommend myself as a qualified candidate for the job of senior accountant you have advertised in...
I write this letter to submit my application for...
求职英文信结尾常用句式：
I have enclosed my resume that outline in detail my qualifications and experience.
Should you grant me a personal interview? I would be most grateful.
Any favorable consideration of my application will be highly appreciated.
Thank you for considering my application and I am looking forward to meeting you.
If you need to know more about me, please contact me at...
英文美文摘抄1
I take myself on dates. I go to the movies alone. I wander museums alone. I eat meals alone (and yes, that means I resist all temptation to scroll through Ins while waiting for my meal). I sit in coffee shops and journal alone. I take the train and go to new towns and walk around alone.
我跟自己去约会：我独自看电影，独自在博物馆闲逛，独自吃饭(是的，这是说在等待饭菜上来时，我抵制住所有刷Ins的诱惑)。我坐在咖啡馆里，独自写着日志。我一个人乘火车，前往新的城镇，然后独自在那里四处走走玩玩。
I realize this may sound super dorky. You're probably thinking that I must be pretty weird and very lonely. Interestingly enough, I was way more lonely before I started spending time alone. The feeling like I needed to be around people all the time to take a deep breath -- that was loneliness. The feeling of complete anxiety and fear when a boyfriend broke up with me -- that was loneliness. But this? This is peace. This is fun. This is what self-esteem is built of. Here's how I learned to spend time alone.
我意识到也许这听起来超级蠢。你很可能会想，我肯定十分怪异、非常寂寞。有趣的是，我在开始独自生活前是更加孤单的。那种就像我需要一直跟别人待在一起才能做深呼吸的感觉，是孤单。男朋友跟我分手，那种极为焦虑恐慌的感受，是寂寞。但现在这种场景呢?这是平静，是趣味，是构建自信心的基础。以下是我学会独处的方法。
I just did it. And let go of trying to look .我只是一个人独处，并不去想怎么尽量看起来酷。
2. Make a list of your favorite things. And don't wait for anyone. 列出你最爱的事物，不要等任何人跟你一起去践行。
3. Schedule It. And don't cancel on yourself. 计划时间，不要取消与自己的约会。
英文美文摘抄2
For the past year, I've been single by choice. Not by circumstance. Not because no one will ask me out or I can't find anyone eligible. It's hard for some people to believe that I am choosing not to date, and I often get weird looks and confused grunts from my old aunt and college friends alike. Why would someone voluntarily choose to stay single? To spend time alone? Aren't I missing out on life by not going on Tinder dates? What if The One is out there but I don't catch him because I'm too busy staying single?
过去一年中，我选择保持单身。这不是因为环境因素，不是因为没人约我出去或是我不能找到合适人选。有些人很难相信我选择不去约会。大姨和大学同学们老是对我投以怪异的'眼神和不解地咕哝。为什么会有人愿意保持单身?愿意独自一人消磨时光?没有继续在Tinder上相亲的我，难道不是错过了生活(的乐趣)吗?要是我命中注定的另一半就在Tinder上，但我因为忙着保持单身而错过了他，那怎么办?
I'm not the slightest bit embarrassed to say out loud that I've been dating myself and it's been the most nurturing, sustainable, and non-anxiety inducing relationship I've ever had. There's no waiting to be texted back (or obsessing about if my text is too flirty, too needy, too wordy), and there's no feeling like another person just doesn't understand me.
大声说出我正和自己相约，一点也不让我尴尬，而且它是我所有的关系中最滋养人、最持久也最不会引发焦虑的。我不需要等待他人的回复(或是费神考虑我的短信是否太过轻浮、有求于人或是冗长啰嗦)，另外我也不会再有那种就是有人无法明白我的感觉了。
That doesn't mean I don't plan on dating other people in future -- I definitely do. But I know now that the relationship I've built with myself is a model for the relationship I want to be in. I'm kind and patient and gentle and loving and forgiving of myself. I laugh at my mistakes and I let go of my errors. I am strong and courageous. That's the kind of person I want to be with and the type of relationship I hope to be in.
这不意味着我将来不打算谈恋爱(我当然会谈啦)。可我如今明白，与自己建立的这种关系是我想要与另一半相处的模式。我友善、耐心、温柔、友爱又宽容。我对自己犯的错误一笑了之。我强大而勇敢。这便是我想要的对象，也是我希望同他建立起的恋爱关系。
I know now that I'm not going into the relationship as a half, I'm going in as a whole. So whether it works out or doesn't work out, deep down, I haven't lost anything. I'm still me. I'm still complete. I still have the friendship I've built with the me that I've grown to know and love over the past 23 years. That's the greatest relief I've ever known.
我现在知道了，我不会在恋爱关系中有所保留，而将会是全身心投入。因此无论这段关系是否有好的结果，在内心深处我都没有任何损失。我仍然是我自己，我仍然完好无损，我同自己建立起的友谊依旧存在，那是我在过去23年中渐渐了解并爱上的。这便是我所知的最大欣慰。
