新概念英语第三册 Lesson 50(3)
5.背熟：We also make the fundamental error of announcing our resolutions to everybody so that we look even more foolish when we slip back into our bad old ways.dozing off: half sleep
slip back into our bad old ways: return to the normal way
eg:The man slipped back into drinking after he promised not to do so.
I was back to where I had started from / got back to my old bad habit
6.背熟：Aware of these pitfalls, this year I attempted to keep my resolutions to myself.
keep my resolutions to myself: keep my resolutions secret
Aware of the importance, I attempt to carry it out. 由于意识到了此事的重要性，我竭尽全力来把它实现。
7.背熟：but on the second, I applied myself assiduously to the task.
apply oneself to / apply one's time to / apply one's mind / energy to
be devoted / dedicated to
eg: In 2002, I shall apply myself to learning English.
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