[00:00.08]Today we talk about the word “resolution.”#
今天我们讨论“resolution”这个单词，#
[00:03.86]Resolution is a word with more than one meaning.#
这是一个多义词。#
[00:09.09]However, when talking about a New Year, a resolution is a promise people make to themselves to be better.#
然而，当我们说到新年时，就是指人们许下的做到更好的自我承诺，#
[00:18.88]The person decides to make a serious effort to do something over the next 12 months.#
也就是说，这个人决定在未来12个月里认真做一些事情。#
[00:27.03]Many people use the start of a new year as a time to try something new or change something about themselves.#
很多人将新年伊始作为尝试新事物或改变自我的时机。#
[00:36.83]This use of resolution dates back to the late 1700-s.#
Resolution这个单词的使用可以追溯到18世纪末。#
[00:43.30]These earlier resolutions were usually of a religious nature.#
早先的各种决心（resolution）通常都具有宗教性质。#
[00:49.56]However, these days, New Year’s resolutions are usually about living healthier,#
然而到了现在，新年决心通常是关于更加健康#
[00:56.62]having more success and finding greater satisfaction in life.#
更加成功以及在生活中找到更大的满足。#
[01:02.08]So, some common New Year’s resolutions are to:#
因此常见的新年决心如下：#
[01:06.99]lose weight, exercise more, keep in contact with family and friends, stop smoking, save money,#
减肥、加强锻炼、和亲朋保持联络、戒烟、攒钱、#
[01:16.89]go back to school, cut back on alcohol, or get more or better sleep.#
重返校园学习、少喝酒、或是改善睡眠。#
[01:24.48]Some people may make a New Year’s resolution to improve only one area of their life.#
有些人可能会制定一项改善单一生活领域的新年决心，#
[01:31.81]Others may feel they need to completely change everything.#
还有人可能觉得自己需要彻底改变。#
[01:36.98]These people may use the New Year as a time to turn over a new leaf!#
这些人可能将新年作为洗心革面重新做人（Turning over a new leaf）的时机。#
[01:43.67]Turning over a new leaf means to make a change and behave in a more responsible manner.#
Turning over a new leaf是做出改变，行事更有担当。
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