Meaning
A expressão "There's more than one way" significa que existem várias maneiras de fazer algo ou resolver um problema. Em português, essa ideia pode ser traduzida como "há mais de uma maneira". É uma maneira de lembrar que, quando enfrentamos desafios ou tarefas, geralmente não há apenas um caminho certo ou uma única solução.
No cotidiano, essa expressão é útil para incentivar a criatividade e a flexibilidade. Por exemplo, se alguém está tentando consertar um problema técnico, mas a solução tradicional não está funcionando, pode-se dizer "There's more than one way" para sugerir que a pessoa pense em alternativas ou abordagens diferentes.
Além disso, "There's more than one way" pode ser usado em situações que exigem inovação e pensamento fora da caixa. Quando nos deparamos com obstáculos, lembrar que há várias maneiras de atingir nossos objetivos pode nos ajudar a encontrar soluções mais eficazes e criativas.
Em resumo, "There's more than one way" promove a ideia de que devemos estar abertos a novas possibilidades e não nos limitar a uma única forma de fazer as coisas, especialmente quando enfrentamos dificuldades ou desafios. É um lembrete valioso de que a diversidade de abordagens pode levar a resultados melhores.
Today's Sentences
- There’s more than one way to pick up a girl.
- There’s more than one way to be a good father.
- There’s more than one way to take a photograph.
- There’s more than one way to eat your vegetables.
- There’s more than one way to make a loaf of bread.
- Writer's Note
01
There’s more than one way to pick up a girl.
Situation 1
Wow, she’s really pretty.
Go and talk to her!
I can’t just walk up and talk to her.
Well, there’s more than one way to pick up a girl.
Situation 2
How do you talk to girls so easily?
There’s more than one way to pick up a girl.
Like how?
Well, you can give them a look, ask for their number, compliment them, or constantly bump into them.
02
There’s more than one way to be a good father.
Situation 1
I want to spend quality time with Jackson.
But honestly, I have no idea what to say or do.
Mas, sinceramente, não tenho a menor ideia do que dizer ou fazer.
There’s more than one way to be a good father.
Any ideas?
Well, you can teach him something or try to engage with what Jackson enjoys like singing.
Situation 2
I love my kids but I’m so scared about them growing up.
Well, your fear comes from wanting to be a good role model right?
Yes.
I want to be all the good things a dad could be.
Eu quero ser todas as coisas boas que um pai pode ser.
There’s more than one way to be a good father.
But patience and love will always make your kids feel secure and empower them to grow.
Mas paciência e amor sempre farão com que seus filhos se sintam seguros e os capacitarão a crescer.
03
There’s more than one way to take a photograph.
Situation 1
How do you always take such great pictures?
Just point and shoot.
What’s so hard about it?
O que há de tão difícil nisso?
I take pictures and half of them are garbage.
There’s more than one way to take a photograph.
A great photo must tell a story.
Uma ótima foto deve contar uma história.
Situation 2
I wish I could take good pictures.
What’s wrong with the pictures that you take?
They’re never how I want them to turn out.
Well, here’s a trick.
Divide the image into 3x3 and position the interesting parts at the intersections of the grid lines.
Divida a imagem em 3x3 e posicione as partes interessantes nas interseções das linhas da grade.
04
There’s more than one way to eat your vegetables.
Situation 1
I need to go on a diet.
Why?
You look great.
Você está ótimo.
I want to have good inner health.
But I hate eating my veggies.
Mas eu odeio comer meus vegetais.
There’s more than one way to eat your vegetables.
You can steam them or add sauces to them for extra flavor.
Você pode cozinhá-los no vapor ou adicionar molhos para dar mais sabor.
Situation 2
How do you eat healthy?
I try to add colorful vegetables to my meals.
Vegetables?
Honestly, I can’t stand them.
Honestamente, eu não suporto elas.
There’s more than one way to eat your vegetables.
I try to get my servings through smoothies and sauté them for dinner.
Tento consumir minha porção através de smoothies e refogá-los para o jantar.
05
There’s more than one way to make a loaf of bread.
Situation 1
How do you make light and fluffy bread?
Mine always turns out so heavy.
O meu sempre fica tão pesado.
There’s more than one way to make a loaf of bread.
Heavy is delicious too.
Pesado também é delicioso.
I don’t know what’s wrong with my recipe.
Well, let me tell you the two things I look at.
Don’t over-knead and allow rising time for your bread.
Não amasse demais e deixe o pão ter tempo para crescer.
Situation 2
I’ve always enjoyed baking but never attempted bread.
There’s more than one way to make a loaf of bread.
Search around for the perfect recipe.
Procure pela receita perfeita.
What kind of bread do you enjoy making?
I love making focaccia and sourdough.
They’re both super easy and healthy too.
São ambos super fáceis e também saudáveis.
Writer's Note
What about you? What kinds of tasks can be completed in more than one way? Have you ever done something and thought that there must be other ways to get the job done? Whether it's driving from one place to another, or trying to fix something, you've probably encountered a similar scenario. Here are a few extra examples for further study.
- Are you trying to fix something? There's more than one way to mend that table leg.
- I can't reach this light fixture. There must be more than one way to put in a lightbulb.
- Isn't this the right way? There should be more than one way to get there.
- There's more than one way to bake a killer Mac and Cheese.
- There's more than one way to make some extra money on the side.
- There's more than one way to hem your pants.
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