(一).Nice try.(尽管失败了但）已做得很好了。
原音重现：
A: I just wasn't strong enough to lift that weight.
我没有足够的力气举起那个重量。
B： Nice try. Maybe you can make yourself stronger.
已经不锚了，也许你应该加强锻炼。

(二).I think things are picking up.(亊情、状况）会变好的。
原音重现：
A. How has business been in your restaurant?
餐厅生意怎么样？
B： it was slow, but I think things are picking up.
虽然进展较慢，但我认为会好起来的。