It was how he looked at things you showed him, or what he said or didn't say in a few words, that made you know you could do better, that you had to do better.

当你把东西拿给他看的时候，他说出来的几个字，或者根本不用说，就让你知道自己还能做得更好，也必须做得更好。

youdao

It'll happen sooner or later in life, so you might at well get ready for it, sometime, somewhere, a finger will point your way, and you'll be asked to get up and say a few words.

即席演讲在你的生活中迟早会出现的：某一时刻，某一地点，一个手指会指向你，你必须站起来说点什么，所以你最好早做准备。

youdao

I wouldn't have thought a View from the Bridge was worth much discussion, but it has gotten such very-important-picture treatment from the press... that I think maybe I should say a few unkind words.

我没想到《桥上风景》会值得大书特书，但媒体似乎给了它“非常重要的影片”这一待遇……我想我也许应该说几句煞风景的话。

youdao

Now, before I get started, I just want to say a few words about the drought, because it's had such an impact on this state and all across the country.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

During the visits, very simply, I say a few words, and the leadership of claims, underwriting, human resources and our executive vice president say a few words, and then we open it up to employees.

FORBES: Amica's Simple Secret: Do the Right Thing

She said that it would be nice if everybody could say a few words about Aron.

NEWYORKER: Luda and Milena