美国俚语:"larger picture " 全局
1.You figure I' m too thick?"thick ""傻,笨"
eg: I think I was too thick to go to university. 我觉得自己太笨了上不了大学.
My brother' s a bit thick when it comes to science. 当遇到科学的时候我哥有点笨.
2.even prolong your life"prolong ""延长,延时"
eg: All the speeches prolonged the dinner. 这些讲话延长了晚餐的时间.
The class was prolonged especially because of the test. 因为测验所以拖堂了.
3.I' m asking you to try and see the larger picture."larger picture ""全局"
eg: The larger picture involves more people than just you.整件事牵扯了很多人不只是你一个.
For the larger picture we need to consider all possible costs and benefits. 长远打算,我们得把花消和收入都要考虑进来.