And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English.
现在是VOA慢速英语《词汇掌故》节目。
On this program, we explore words and expressions in the English language.
在这个节目中，我们探索英语中的单词和表达方式。
We give definitions, examples, notes on usage, and sometimes we use them in short conversations.
我们给出定义、例子、用法说明，有时我们会在简短的对话中使用它们。
Today we talk about the process of learning to do something.
今天我们来谈谈学习做某事的过程。
For example, if you want to play a musical instrument, you need to learn how.
例如，如果你想演奏一种乐器，你需要学习如何演奏。
You must take small steps.
你必须迈出一小步。
You learn how to hold or sit at the instrument.
你要学会如何握着或坐在乐器旁。
You learn how to read notes and how to play basic chords.
你将学习如何阅读音符和如何演奏基本和弦。
Then you progress to short, easy songs.
然后你就能弹奏出简短、轻松的歌曲了。
In other words, you need to take baby steps.
换句话说，你需要一步一步地来。
Babies can look funny when they are learning to walk.
婴儿学走路时可能看起来很滑稽。
Their steps are unsure; their knees do not quite bend fully.
他们的脚步不稳，膝盖不能完全弯曲。
They do not walk straight and often fall down.
他们走路不直，还经常摔倒。
The more they walk, the steadier they get on their feet.
他们走得越多，脚就越稳。
Soon their unsteady baby steps lead to a smoother, often speedy, gait.
很快，他们不稳定的婴儿步伐使步态更加平稳，通常也会越走越快。
We often use the term to describe how to reach a complex goal.
我们经常用这个词来描述如何达到一个复杂的目标。
Small baby steps can lead to the bigger goal.
一小步一小步地前进可以实现更大的目标。
We will often use the term to suggest that someone slow down and be patient.
我们经常用这个词来建议某人放慢速度并保持耐心。
A similar English expression goes, "You have to walk before you can run." Let's listen as two friends use these idioms.
一句类似的英语谚语是这样说的：“在你能跑之前，先要学会走。”让我们听一听两位朋友如何使用这些习语。
A: Hey, how are your piano lessons going?
A：嘿，你的钢琴课上得怎么样了？
B: Slowly. I want to play a real song.
B：太慢了。我想演奏一首真正的歌。
But my teacher has me working on these same set of chords over and over again!
但是我的老师让我一遍又一遍地练习同样的和弦！
They are difficult and boring at the same time.
又难又无聊。
A: I've been playing piano for years, and chords are important.
A：我弹钢琴很多年了，和弦很重要。
They are the foundations of music.
它们是音乐的基础。
You need to know how to walk before you can run.
你要知道不能一口吃个大胖子。
B: I know, I know!
B：我知道，我知道！
But I also MUST be able to play a song by next month.
但我也必须在下个月之前能弹一首歌。
A: Why are you in such a hurry?
A：你为什么这么着急？
Learning music requires patience. Take baby steps!
学习音乐需要耐心。一步一步来！
B: Please no more advice!
B：请不要再提意见了！
I told a friend I could play the piano.
我告诉一个朋友我会弹钢琴。
And now she wants me to play at her children's birthday party.
现在她想让我在她孩子的生日聚会上表演。
A: Oh, in that case. I have other advice for you.
A：哦，那样的话。我还有其他建议要给你。
B: What's that?
B：那是什么？
A: You reap what your sow.
A：付出就有收获。
B: Thanks a lot.
B：非常感谢。
Hey what are you doing next month?
嘿，你下个月要做什么？
Learning a language is a lifelong process.
学习一门语言是一个终生的过程。
To keep yourself from burning out, take baby steps.
为了不让自己筋疲力尽，一步一步来。
Learn a little every day, and soon your English will be fabulous!
每天学一点，很快你的英语就会棒极了！
And that's all the time we have this Words and Their Stories!
以上就是本期《词汇掌故》的全部内容！
I'm Andrew Smith.
我是安德鲁·史密斯。
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