don't leave until tomorrow what you can do today

◆谚语

今日事今日毕

Don't leave until tomorrow what you can do today—finish your homework now!

今日事今日毕——现在就把作业做完！

◆ 真正含义

强调今日事今日毕，避免拖延的智慧

¶ 字面意思

字面意思：把今天能做的事拖到明天

字面拆解

don't leave不要拖延+until tomorrow直到明天+what you can do today今天能做的事

◇ 意境

想象一个积压的待办事项清单，越拖延越重，而今日完成则如释重负。

◈ 使用场景

在工作或学习中，当面对一项任务时，用此谚语提醒自己立即行动，避免积压。例如：收到一封需要回复的邮件时，立即回复而不是拖延。

◉ 文化注释

该谚语在西方文化中广为流传，体现了重视效率和责任的价值观。与中国传统文化中的‘今日事今日毕’异曲同工，反映了东西方在时间管理上的共同智慧。

正式

今日事今日毕

She always follows the proverb: don't leave until tomorrow what you can do today.

她总是遵循这句谚语：今日事今日毕。

Don't leave until tomorrow what you can do today—start your project early!

今日事今日毕——早点开始你的项目！

This proverb emphasizes taking action promptly to avoid procrastination and its negative consequences.

同义词

seize the day act now don't procrastinate

反义词

put off until tomorrow procrastinate

专业提示

Practical Application

Use this proverb as a mental reminder to break tasks into smaller steps and tackle them immediately. For example, if you receive an email that requires a reply, reply right away instead of delaying.

黄金法则

Procrastination Trap

Procrastination often leads to last-minute stress. By following this proverb, you reduce anxiety and improve productivity.

词源

The proverb dates back to ancient times, with roots in Benjamin Franklin's 1726 almanac 'Poor Richard's Almanack,' where he wrote: 'Never leave that till tomorrow, which you can do today.' Similar sayings exist in many cultures, reflecting universal wisdom on productivity.

用法说明

Commonly used in motivational contexts, productivity advice, and daily life reminders to encourage immediate action. Often shortened to 'Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.'

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