down-to-earth
(adj) practical and realistic 樸實的；實際的
Barbara is down-to-earth and practical when solving problems.
pristine
(adj) in very good condition, as if new 原始的；清新的
Sandy was amazed by the clear, blue water in the pristine lake.
bemoan
(v) to complain about or express sadness 哀嘆；對⋯表示惋惜
Ted bemoaned the loss of his faithful dog.
sustainability
(n) the idea that goods and services should be produced in ways that do not use
resources that cannot be replaced and that do not damage the environment 持續性；永續性
Many organizations promote sustainability because they want to protect the environment..
if life hands you lemons, make lemonade
if you encounter something negative,
try to turn it into something positive人生要是給了你檸檬就做檸檬汁來喝 (引申為逆來順受)
Jim didn't get that promotion, but he's using his extra free time to take a class. As they say: If life hands you lemons, make lemonade.
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