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Plain sailing 一帆风顺 Rob: Hi! Im Rob. And this is Li! Li: Hello. Rob: The weather is so great today were outside on the sea, sailing in this beautiful boat. What do you think Li? Li: Impressive. 我怎么一点儿都不知道 Rob 拥有一条帆船，而且还会驾驶呢。 Rob, I didnt know you had a sailing boatin fact I didnt know you could sail a boat! Rob: Dont worry Li, I know what Im doing. Li: Mind that rock! Rob: Whoa! Its ok Li. Im in controljust keep your hand on that rope. Weve got the wind in our sails, the sea is calmwe can just easily sail around this island and be home in time for tea. Li: Oh right. Rob 让我别担心，说有他掌控着帆船，不会出问题。这叫一帆风顺。 I was just saying Rob, its all plain sailing. Rob: What? Plain sailing? Were not sailing any planes Li! Li: No Rob. Plain sailing. Its an expression used to describe an activity that goes well or smoothly and is easy and uncomplicated. 一帆风顺。 一切顺利 。 Rob: Yes of coursethis sailing is going well and is actually quite easyso youre rightthis is plain sailing. But can we only use the phrase to describe sailing boats? Li: Noalthough it was originally a sailing term, it can really refer to any activity. Listen to these examples: | 
