这是一篇与雅思相关的学习资源，罗列了那些在老年我们会因此而后悔的的事。编者自己附上了中文翻译供大家参考。加油

原文链接如下：http://www.buzzfeed.com/mikespohr/37-things-youll-regret-when-youre-old

Everyone goes through life experiencing enough mistakes and resulting damage that, by the time they are old enough, they have regrets. They say when you look back at your life you will know what moments you should have changed.

每个人一生都会无数次犯错，承担犯错的后果，所以当人们垂垂老矣的时候，就会为那些曾经的错误而后悔。人们说，当你回首审视自己的一生时，就会知道在哪些人生时刻，你希望你曾经做出不同的选择。

However, we want to help you out. Forget hindsight. We've compiled a list of the 37 things you must not do or else you will definitely regret them at the end of your life. Just read through these and trust us. It'll be worth it.

不过，我们希望帮助你免于后悔。别等年老再审视自己了，我们为你列出了一张清单，这张清单上有37件你一定不能做，否则等临终前一定会后悔的事情。相信我们，看看这张清单吧！你会发现它值得一看。

1. Not traveling when you had the chance.

在你有机会旅行的时候没有去旅行。

Traveling gets harder as you get older, as more people depend on your presence, day-to-day and it ends up becoming more expensive to bring more people with you.

随着年龄增长，生活中会有越来越多的人依赖于你的存在，想去旅行要带的人就越来越多，旅行的成本越来越高，成行越来越难。

2. Not learning another language.

没有学习另一种语言。

You probably took years of another language in high school. You should put it to good use.

很可能你读高中的时候花过数年时间学习一门外语。你应该好好利用所学的语言知识。

3. Staying in a bad relationship.

维系一段错误的感情。

It may feel hard to get out of a bad relationship, but it's not worse than staying in it and wasting everyone's time.

也许你认为结束一段不适合的感情并不容易，但这总好过勉强维持，浪费双方的时间。

4. Forgoing sunscreen.

不擦防晒霜。

It may not seem like much, but sun damage adds up over the years, causing wrinkles and discoloration.

这看起来不是什么大事，但是紫外线对皮肤的损害会日积月累，产生皱纹和色斑。

5. Missing the chance to see your favorite musicians.

错过了你最喜爱的歌手的演唱会。

You never truly know when your favorite band might break up, so seize the day.

你永远不知道什么时候你最心爱的组合会解散，所以抓紧机会吧。

6. Being afraid to do things.

心怀恐惧，畏缩不前。

Fear can paralyze us, but we can't let it.

恐惧会使我们丧失行动能力，别输给恐惧。

7. Failing to make physical fitness a priority.

没有将身体健康放在第一位。

As you get older you'll realize how important it is to take care of your body.

随着年龄增长，你会意识到照顾好自己的身体是多么重要。

8. Letting yourself be defined by gender roles.

按照性别角色限制自己。

Define yourself, don't let society do it.

要自己为自己定位，别让社会模式限定自己。

9. Not quitting a terrible job.

没有辞掉讨厌的工作。

You may need to pay rent or provide for a family, but you can't force yourself to be miserable every day.

也许你不得不维持工作来付房租和养家糊口，但你不应该勉强自己每天都过得痛苦。

10. Not trying harder in school.

没有下功夫好好读书。

Grades are important, but what's more important is learning how to apply yourself and be dedicated.

分数很重要，但更重要的是学会如何应用和奉献自己学到的知识。

11. Not realizing how beautiful you are.

没有意识到自己有多美。

There are many definitions of beauty and you shouldn't think you're unworthy of someone's attention.

美丽有很多种定义，你不应该认为自己不值得他人的关注。

12. Being afraid to say “I love you.”

不敢说“我爱你”。

Loving another person is a precious gift, even if that same love wasn't returned.

能够去爱一个人，这是一种宝贵的礼物。即使你没有收到同等的爱的回应。

13. Not listening to your parents' advice.

没有听从父母的忠告。

They have a lot more experience than you'll want to give them credit for.

他们比你更有经验，即使你不愿意承认这一点。

14. Spending your youth being self-absorbed.

青年时期太以自我为中心。

There is more to the world than just you and eventually you'll realize that.

世界上不仅仅只有你自己，你最终会意识到这一点的。

15. Caring too much about what other people think.

太过关注他人的想法。

When you're older, you'll realize that the opinions of others don't factor into your true happiness.

当你年岁渐长，你会意识到，他人对你的看法与真正的幸福无关。

16. Supporting the dreams of others over your own.

支持别人追求梦想，却不支持自己。

Being nice is one thing, but sacrificing your happiness isn't worth it.

对别人友善固然重要，但是牺牲自己的幸福来成全别人的梦想，这并不值当。

17. Not moving fast enough.

不够果敢。

Don't hesitate to make decisions, you'll end up regretting wasting time.

做决定的时候不要犹豫，否则你最终会后悔虚度了光阴。

18. Holding grudges, especially against those you love.

心怀怨怒，尤其是对你所爱的人。

Choose to let go of your pain, instead of dwelling on it.

19. Not standing up for yourself.

没有维护自己的利益。

Just because others may disagree with you, it doesn't mean you have to abandon your principals.

他人和你有分歧，这并不意味这你必须放弃自己的原则。

20. Not volunteering enough.

没有主动帮助他人。

There are countless reasons to help other people, especially when they are needy.

我们有无数的理由应该帮助他人，尤其是他人需要帮助的时候。

21. Neglecting your teeth.

忽略口腔保健。

Flossing and brushing may seem annoying, but it's much better to take care of your teeth while you're young instead of losing them later.

刷牙、使用牙线似乎很麻烦，但是趁年轻保护好自己的牙齿总比老了牙齿掉光好。

22. Missing the chance to talk to your grandparents before they die.

没有抓紧时间，在祖父母去世前和他们聊聊。

They hold a lot of knowledge and they will only be around for a little while.

他们有丰富的阅历，而且他们在你身边的时间并不长久。

23. Working too much.

工作太拼命。

You're going to miss the good parts of life, or be too stressed to enjoy them, if you do.

你会错失生活中许多美好的部分，或者太过紧张，无法充分享受这些美好。

24. Not learning how to cook one good meal.

没学会如何烹制一桌好饭。

It'll add to your family and friend get togethers more than you can ever imagine.

在亲人团聚和朋友聚会时，一桌好饭会增添无穷的情趣。

25. Not stopping to appreciate the moment.

没有专心享受当下。

Quit texting or taking pictures and realize what you are doing when you are doing it.

别再发短信，拍照片了，在你做一件事的时候，用心感受此刻正在做的事情。

26. Failing to finish what you start.

半途而废。

Every day is an opportunity that shouldn't be squandered.

每天都是一个新的机会，不应该被浪费。

27. Never mastering one awesome party trick.

没有学会一门可在聚会上展示的才艺技能。

This seems silly, but just think of how many amazing memories you can create.

这看起来有点傻傻的，但是想想看你会创造多少美好的回忆吧。

28. Letting yourself be defined by cultural expectations.

让他人对你的期望限定自己。

If your family and country thinks you should do something for a career, you're not forced to. Never.

没有人能强求你做某事，即使你的亲人和祖国认为你应该走这条路。他们不能强求你。

29. Refusing to let friendships run their course.

不肯让友情随缘发展。

Sometimes people drift apart. Forcing that connection could do more damage than good.

有时候朋友会渐渐疏远。勉强维持这种关系不见得是好事。

30. Not playing with your children enough.

没有多花时间陪孩子们玩耍。

Kids are joyful and innocent. You should be choosing to fill your life with this joy, not avoiding it.

孩子们总是充满乐趣，天真单纯。你应该让这种童趣充盈自己的生活，而不是避免这种乐趣。

31. Never taking a big risk (especially in love).

不敢下决心冒险（尤其是在情感方面）。

Taking a bigger risk can pay off more than taking a smaller one.

有时大胆的冒险比小小的冒险更有价值。

32. Not taking the time to develop contacts and network.

没有花时间构建人脉网络。

It may seem like schmoozing, but it'll help your career in the long run.

这看起来似乎是在溜须拍马，但日后会对你的事业有帮助。

33. Worrying too much.

杞人忧天。

Worrying, especially about things that haven't happened yet, is useless.

尤其是为还没有发生的事情担忧，这是无济于事的。

34. Getting caught up in needless drama.

陷入无休止的戏剧性生活。

Drama can be addictive, but there is no point. Don't get off on how bad your day is.

戏剧性的人生是会上瘾的，但没有任何意义。别沉醉于生活中的痛苦了。

35. Not spending enough time with loved ones.

没有多花时间陪伴所爱的人。

We are all on this earth for a limited amount of time, don't take that for granted.

人生在世，短短数十载。别以为一定会有明天。

36. Never performing in front of others.

从没在他人面前表演过。

This may not be your true calling, but trying it at least once is an important life experience.

你并不一定要靠这种才艺生存，但是你应该尝试展示这种才艺，哪怕一次，这将是一次重要的人生体验。

37. Not being grateful sooner.

没有早点心怀感恩。

Learn to say thanks and learn to mean it. So many parts of your life will improve if you do.

学着表示感激，由衷的感激。如果你这样做的，你的生活各方面都会有所改善。

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