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今日长难句

According to Ben- Shalar, realistic optimists are those who make the best of things that happen, but not those who believe everything happens for the best.（翻译. 2014. 英二） 

realistic / ˌri:əˈlistik / adj.现实的；实际的；实事求是的

optimist / ˈɔptimist / n. 乐观的人；乐天派

make the best of 充分利用；尽力而为；妥善处理

结构分析

翻译

按照本 · 沙哈尔的说法，务实的乐观主义者会尽全力去解决眼前的事情，而不会认为事事都会顺心。

预告明日长难句

In fact, these commutes were reportedly more enjoyable compared with those without communication, which makes absolute sense, since human beings thrive off of social connections.（完形. 2015. 英二）