Leisure, thus conceived, is hard labour, and returning to work becomes a well-earned break from the ordeal.

这样想来，休闲就是艰苦的劳动，回到工作岗位上就成了一种得来不易的休息。

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For most productive, well-educated men and women, an average of 25 years of "leisure" can be terribly isolating and boring; returning to work may turn out to be a blessing after all.

对于大多数有创造力和良好教育背景的人来说，平均25年的“休闲”意味着可怕的孤立和乏味。重新工作没准还是上帝的恩赐。

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For most productive, well-educated men and women, an average of 25 years of "leisure" can be terribly isolating and boring; returning to work may turn out to be a blessing after all.

对于大多数有创造力和良好教育背景的人来说，平均25年的“休闲”意味着可怕的孤立和乏味。重新工作没准还是上帝的恩赐。

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