on the ball 精明的
【讲解】
该短语源于棒球运动,指在棒球运动中,球员机瞀,全神贯注地看球,随时准备击球。后来用on the ball比喻“机警,干练,敏徒”。
【对话】
A:If you keep your eye on the ball, you will surely succeed.
A:如果你专心,你一定会取得成功。
B:But I am unconfindent of myself.
B:但我不够自信。
A:If you aim at doing something,just keep it on. And sooner or later you'll make it. You should be confidentand consistent. Please keep it in mind.
A:如果你决定做什么事,一定要坚持下去,迟早会成功的。你必须有信心有耐力,请记住这一点。
B:OK. I'll try.
B:好吧,我会努力的。