听说学英语日报No.114

If you don't want to fail the final exam, your best bet is to work on your study really hard.

◆best bet
best bet本是赛马术语。bet，赌博、赌钱、下注，best bet从字面上来讲就是“最好的赌博、最佳的下注”，引申为“（当前情形下）最好的选择、最有可能成功的机会”。

◆句子翻译
如果你不想期末考试不及格，你现在最好的选择是真正努力的在学习上下工夫。

1、Silk is indeed the best bet in summer clothing.
夏令服装的确以丝绸织品为最理想。
2、Your best bet would be to call again tomorrow.
你最好明天再打电话来。
3、Your best bet is to make reservations ahead of time.
最好的方法是你提前预定。
4、The best bet for the pilot was to make an emergency landing.
驾驶员应采取的上策是紧急降落。

5、Your best bet is to seek medical advice as soon as possible.
你最好的办法是及早请医生诊视。
6、Your best bet is to start any exercise program slowly and gradually increase the workout.
最佳的方式就是缓慢地开始锻炼，然后逐渐增加运动量。
7、If you want a cheap jacket, your best best is to try the second-hand shops.
你如果要买便宜点的夹克，最好去二手商店看看。
8、I told him his best bet would be to get a bus as there are no direct trains.
我跟他说过他最好坐汽车去，因为这里没有直达的火车。