Something you achieve is like a building, and the process of achieving it is like the process of building something. 成就像是一栋建筑物(building),而取得成就的过程就像是建造建筑物的过程。
- They built up the business over 20 years. 他们20年来把生意越做越大。
- The organization was built on traditional principles. 该组织以传统原则为思想基础。
- This web site is still under construction. 该网站还在建设中。
- They laid the foundations for future success with a carefully balanced range of products. 他们认真考虑的产品范围为将来的成功打下了基础。
- This was the blueprint for success. 这是成功的蓝图。
- She was the architect of the company's expansion overseas. 她是公司海外扩张的设计师。
- It is a towering achievement. 这是一项杰出的成就。
- These developments threatened the whole edifice of government. 这些新情况威胁到了政府的整个宏图大业。
- All her life's work was in ruins. 她一辈子的工作都毁了。
- Strong foreign markets are the building blocks of a successful economy. 繁荣兴旺的国外市场是成功经济的基石。
- Everything seemed to come crashing down around them. 对他们来说好像所有的一切都毁了。
➡ idea, method, success
Trying to achieve something is like cooking a meal, and you can do this well or badly.
- Can you give us your recipe for running a successful business?
- This plan is a recipe for disaster.
- Of all the half-baked ideas I've ever heard of, this is the craziest.
- I think we should put the whole question on the back burner for now.
- The proof of the pudding will lie in the deal he manages to strike.
- You know what they say about too many cooks: well, they certainly spoiled this particular broth!
- We're not making much progress, so it's time to throw something new into the mix.
- Unfortunately they overegged the pudding by adding a troupe of dancers and a jazz band.
- Now we're really cooking!