實用口語
Some people take the view that sometimes in life we have to take chances in order to make progress. I admire such people. It certainly takes courage to take risks. Maybe it's due to my upbringing, but I am the type who likes to play it safe.
有些人認為我們一生中有時候必須冒險以求得進步。我很欽佩這種人。冒險的確需要勇氣。或許是因為我所受的教養，我卻是那種行事謹慎以保安全的人。
People like me believe in the saying, "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." Conservative as it may be, it keeps me out of trouble. I must confess, however, that such a lifestyle may, at times, be boring. Admittedly, my life is not half as colorful or exciting as other people's, but at least it gives me a sense of security.
像我這種人相信俗話說的:「一鳥在手勝於兩鳥在林」雖然這種想法也許很保守,但卻使我避免惹上麻煩。然而,我必須承認這種生活方式有時候可能很無聊。不可否認的是,我的生活雖不及別人生活一半的多彩多姿或刺激,但至少它能帶給我安全感。