He's a talented athlete who competes nationally and internationally.

他是一位有才华的运动员，既参加国内比赛，也参加国际比赛。

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I don't rate myself as a fantastic, talented athlete. I just have perseverance. I'm a cart horse. I work hard.

我不认为自己是一个出色而又天资高的运动员。我有的就是不屈不挠的毅力。我就是辆拉货的马车，我努力工作。

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It is true that a few people are born to be successful. They possess a special talent that makes it easy to succeed — the gifted musician, the natural athlete, or the talented businessperson.

确实，有少数人生来就注定会成功，他们禀赋超群、天资聪慧、能够轻而易举地获得成功，比如天才音乐家、天生的运动员以及天资过人的经营者。

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There are plenty of people out there who would love to take advantage, personally and financially, of a talented athlete, or a family who wants to do everything they can to get that elusive college sports scholarship.

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The talented, likable athlete is supposed to show up for a New York press conference with a nine-figure check and say it is not about the money.

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And apparently no talented high school athlete in America is aware of the long odds against signing a pro contract someday, as he is so coddled and misled by teachers, coaches, parents and college recruiters.

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