It's like trying to manage an unruly child.

这就像要管住一个桀骜不驯的孩子。

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It was like trying to square a circle. That is, it was impossible.

这就好比要把圆的变成方的。也就是说，是不可能的。

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I feel that growing plants is just like trying to succeed with anything in life it takes not only time but also lots of efforts and patience.

我觉得种植植物就像试图在生活中取得成功，不仅需要时间，也需要大量的努力和耐心。

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And they tremble. Standing on them is like trying to balance on a floating mattress.

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but I really like trying new food and new recipes and I really like eating.

但我真的喜欢尝试新食物和新食谱。我真的很喜欢吃。

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It's kind of like religion by definition is a communal activity and so as what you're trying to do is a lot of... building skills among groups.

可能宗教本身,就是种集体性的活动，你们所做的,也就是培养集体生活的技能。

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