1·In today's competitive world these pursuits must be balanced with the pursuit of more specific goals.
在当今竞争激烈的世界，这些追求必须与追求更具体的目标相平衡。
2·But despite common misconceptions, a gap year does not hinder the success of academic pursuits—in fact, it probably enhances it.
但是，尽管人们对休学年存在普遍的误解，但它并不会阻碍学术追求的成果——事实上，它可能会促进学术发展。
3·According to the standard history of American philosophy, nowhere else in colonial America was "So much important attached to intellectual pursuits".
根据美国标准哲学史，在美国殖民时期，没有任何地方“如此重视智力追求”。
4·But these pursuits give a sense of fulfillment, of being the best one can be, particularly in the long run.
但这种追求从长远意义上来讲，会给人以成就感，更好地实现自己的价值，做最好的自己。
5·Enjoy your pursuits, but refuse to believe that you can't be happy without that certain someone.
享受你的追求，不要相信如果得不到某个特定的人你将不会开心起来。