If you don't like to read, you haven't found the right book.
如果你不喜欢阅读，那么你可能还没有找到适合的书籍。
pat on the back
赞扬、鼓励、支持。
这个短语的起源可能来自于旧时代的励志和奖励方式，当时人们在某人的背上轻拍以示鼓励或表扬。这个动作传达了一种亲切和支持的意图，慢慢演变成现在表达赞许和鼓励的习惯用语。
值得一提的是，拍马屁同样源于此。古时在骑士比赛或战斗中，人们拍下马的屁股，表达对骑士英勇的敬仰之情。当时对这种行为的表述也是pat on the back。后来可能人们觉得不太妥，于是形成了分流，并演变成了今天的“patting the horse’s ass”。但需要注意的是，这种说法现在已经不常用了，如果要翻译“拍马屁”，可直接用flatter或butter up来表示。
After weeks of hard work and dedication, James finally received a well-deserved pat on the back from his boss for exceeding the sales target. The recognition and encouragement motivated him to strive for even greater achievements in the future. James appreciated the gesture as a sign that his efforts were valued and acknowledged. As he returned to his desk, he felt a renewed sense of confidence and determination to continue pushing himself towards success.
经过几周的努力和奉献，詹姆斯终于因为超额完成销售目标而受到了老板应得的赞扬。这种认可和鼓励激励着他将来追求更大的成就。詹姆斯感激这一举动，因为这表明他的努力得到了重视和承认。当他回到自己的办公桌前，他感到了一种新的信心和决心，继续努力朝着成功的目标努力。
TRANSLATION（汉译英）
1.莎拉在项目中出色的表现赢得了团队成员真诚的赞许。
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Sarah's outstanding performance on the project earned her a sincere pat on the back from her team members.
2.教练总是确保在比赛结束后给每个球员一个鼓励，认可他们的辛勤努力和毅力。
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The coach always made sure to give each player a pat on the back after the game, recognizing their hard work and perseverance.
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