55 VIRTUES （55个美德）
新浪博客
55 VIRTUES （55个美德）
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Being assertive means being positive and confident. You are aware that you are a worthy person with your own special gifts. You think for yourself and express your own ideas. You know what you stand for and what you won''''t stand for. You expect respect..
自尊意味着积极的心态和信心。你明白自己是一个有价值的人，具备自己所特有的天赋。你能够为自己着想，并能够表达自己的想法。你知道自己支持什么，也知道自己不支持什么。你期待应得的尊重……
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Caring is giving love and attention to people and things that matter to you. When you care about people, you help them. You do a careful job, giving your very best effort. You treat people and things gently and respectfully. Caring makes the world a safer place..
关怀是将爱和关注给予那些你所在乎的人和事。当你关心人的时候，你会帮助他们。具备关怀的美德，你做事会更仔细，更尽力。你会以温和及尊重的方式对待人和事。关怀使世界成为一个更安全的地方……
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Cleanliness means washing often, keeping your body clean, and wearing clean clothes. It is putting into your body and your mind only the things that keep you healthy. It is staying free from harmful drugs. It is cleaning up mistakes and making a fresh start..
清洁意味着你经常清洗，保持身体清洁，穿清洁的衣服。使你的身体和头脑处于健康状态。远离毒品。清理错误，重新做起……
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Commitment is caring deeply about something or someone. It is deciding carefully what you want to do, then giving it 100%, holding nothing back. You give your all to a friendship, a task, or something you believe in. You finish what you start. You keep your promises..
承诺就是十分关心某件事，或某个人。谨慎地决定你想做什么，然后100%地付之实施，没有什么可以拦住你。你毫无保留地将自己投入到友谊、任务或你深信的事务中。你自始至终，绝不虎头蛇尾。你遵守你的诺言……
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Compassion is understanding and caring when someone is hurt or troubled, even if you don''''t know them. It is wanting to help, even if all you can do is listen and say kind words. You forgive mistakes. You are a friend when someone needs a friend..
同情心就是当某个人受到伤害，或遇到麻烦的时候，即使你不认识他们，你也能表示同情和关心。即使你全部所能做的只是聆听和说些宽慰的话，你也要表示出愿意帮助的意愿。你原谅错误。当某个人需要友谊的时候，你就会是他（她）的朋友……
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Confidence is having faith in someone. Self-confidence is trusting that you have what it takes to handle whatever happens. You feel sure of yourself and enjoy trying new things, without letting doubts or fears hold you back. When you have confidence in others, you rely on them..
信心就是对某人有信心。自信心就是相信你有能力处理好将要发生的任何事。你脚踏实地信心满满，喜欢尝试新事物，不让怀疑和恐惧影响你。当你对其他人有信心的时候，你信赖他们……
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Consideration is being thoughtful of other people and their feelings. You consider how your actions affect them. You pay careful attention to what others like and don''''t like, and do things that give them happiness..
考虑周到就是考虑体贴别人和他们的感情。你会考虑你的行动如何影响别人。你十分注意别人喜欢什么，不喜欢什么，你做让别人高兴的事情……
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Cooperation is working together and sharing the load. When we cooperate, we join with others to do things that cannot be done alone. We are willing to follow the rules which keep everyone safe and happy. Together we can accomplish great things..
合作精神就是共同工作，分担负担。当我们合作的时候，我们与其他人联合去完成一个人不能独自完成的事情。我们愿意遵守规则使得每个人都安全和高兴。通过合作我们能完成伟大的事业……
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Courage is bravery in the face of fear. You do the right thing even when it is hard or scary. When you are courageous, you don''''t give up. You try new things. You admit mistakes. Courage is the strength in your heart..
勇气是面对恐惧的胆量。即使事情艰难，或令人恐慌，你也能做正确的事情。当你有勇气的时候，你不会放弃。你尝试新事物。你承认错误。勇气是在你内心深处的胆量……
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Courtesy is being polite and having good manners. When you speak and act courteously, you give others a feeling of being valued and respected. Greet people pleasantly. Bring courtesy home. Your family needs it most of all. Courtesy helps life to go smoothly..
礼貌就是有礼节，举止文雅。当你说话和举止有礼貌的时候，你给别人的感觉是他们得到了你的重视和尊敬。和蔼地问候别人。把礼貌带回家。你的家人是最需要你的礼貌的。礼貌能帮助人生顺利前行……
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Creativity is the power of imagination. It is discovering your own special talents. Dare to see things in new ways and find different ways to solve problems. With your creativity, you can bring something new into the world..
创造力是想象的力量。它能够发展你自己特殊的才能。敢于用新的方式看待事物，发现不同的方法解决问题。运用你的创造力，你能够给世界带来新事物……
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Detachment is experiencing your feelings without allowing your feelings to control you. Instead of just reacting, with detachment you are free to choose how you will act. You use thinking and feeling together, so you can make smart choices..
超然就是感受你的情感，但不让你的情感控制你。有了超然的能力，你就可以自由选择你要采取的行动，而不是仅仅做出反应。你同时运用思考和感受的能力，所以你能够做出聪明的选择……
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You focus your energy and efforts on a task and stick with it until it is finished. Determination is using your will power to do something when it isn''''t easy. You are determined to meet your goals even when it is hard or you are being tested. With determination we make our dreams come true..
决心意味着你全身心地投入到一份工作当中，直到完成。决心就是当事情不容易不顺利的时候，你用坚定的意志的力量也要完成它。即使困难重重，或者你正经受考验，你也会决心实现你的目标。具备决心的美德我们就能梦想成真……
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Diligence is working hard and doing your absolute best. You take special care by doing things step by step. Diligence helps you to get things done with excellence and enthusiasm. Diligence leads to success..
勤奋意味着你工作努力，全力以赴。你小心翼翼按部就班地做事情。勤奋帮助你出色地、满腔热情地完成任务。勤奋使人成功……
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Enthusiasm is being cheerful, happy, and full of spirit. It is doing something wholeheartedly and eagerly. When you are enthusiastic, you have a positive attitude. Enthusiasm is being inspired..
热情就是外表快乐，内心愉悦，精力充沛。就是全心全意热情地做好一件事情。当你充满热情的时候，你会有正面积极的态度。热情就是处在被激发的状态……
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Excellence is doing your best, giving careful attention to every task and every relationship. Excellence is effort guided by a noble purpose. It is a desire for perfection. The perfection of a seed comes in the fruit. When you practice excellence, you bring your gifts to fruition. Excellence is the key to success..
优秀就是做到你的最好，对每件工作、每个人际关系都给予细心的关注。优秀是在高尚目标指导下的努力。是对完美的追求。种子的完美成就于它的果实。当你做到优秀时，你就让你的天赋结出了果实。优秀是成功的关键……
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Flexibility is being open to change. You consider others'''' ideas and feelings and don''''t insist on your own way. Flexibility gives you creative new ways to get things done. You get rid of bad habits and learn new ones. Flexibility helps you to keep changing for the better..
灵活性就是用开放的态度面对变化。你考虑他人的想法和感受，而不是总固执己见。灵活性让你用创新的方式达到目的。你放弃不好的陋习，学习新事物。灵活性帮助你变得更好……
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Being forgiving is giving someone another chance after they have done something wrong. Everyone makes mistakes. Instead of revenge, make amends. Forgive yourself too. Instead of feeling hopeless after a mistake, decide to act differently, and have faith that you can change..
原谅就是当别人做了错事以后，再给他一次机会。每个人都会犯错。与其报复，不如弥补。也要能够原谅你自己。与其在犯错误之后陷入绝望，不如下决心改过自新，亡羊补牢，犹未为晚，相信自己可以改变……
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Friendliness is being a friend, through good times and bad. You take an interest in other people and make them feel welcome. You share your belongings, your time and yourself. Friendliness is the best cure for loneliness..
友谊就是不论在顺境和还是在逆境中始终是那个人的朋友。你对别人感兴趣并让他们感到自己受欢迎。你与他们分享你的物品，你的时间，还有你自己。友谊是治愈孤独的最好的良药……
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Generosity is giving and sharing. You share freely, not with the idea of receiving something in return. You find ways to give others happiness, and give just for the joy of giving. Generosity is one of the best ways to show love and friendship..
慷慨就是给予和分享。你慷慨地分享，并不期望获得回报。你找到某种方式来给予他人快乐，而且你的给予只是为了享受给予的快乐。慷慨是表达爱和友谊的最好方式之一……
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Gentleness is moving wisely, touching softly, holding carefully, speaking quietly and thinking kindly. When you feel mad or hurt, use your self-control. Instead of harming someone, talk things out peacefully. You are making the world a safer, gentler place..
温和就是聪明地移动，轻柔地触摸，小心地把握，安静地说话，以及善良地思考。当你感到生气或受伤的时候，运用你的自我控制能力。与其伤害别人，不如把事情平静地说出来。这样，你可以让世界成为一个更安全、更温和的地方……
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Helpfulness is being of se