Lesson 125 Studying Seriously
第125课　认真地学
John has been trying to learn how to play the guitar.
约翰一直在学吉他。
He has been taking lessons for half a year.
他去上课已有半年了。
However, he hasn't been study ing seriously,
不过，他并不是很认真地在学。
He has only been going to his lessons every now and then.
他只是偶尔才去上一次课。
Moreover, he seldom practices.
而且他很少练习。
On the other hand, his cousin, Tim, has been playing the guitar for about three months.
另一方面，他的表哥蒂姆学吉他只有三个月左右。
He plays much better than John.
他弹奏得要比约翰好多了。
Tim isn't more talented than John, though.
然而蒂姆并不比约翰有天份。
He is just more determined.
他只是更有决心而已。