英语学习·日积月累-157_日积月累

inherent
内在的，固有的，生来的  

例句：
the desire for freedom is inherent in us all.
渴望自由是我们大家生来就有的愿望。
 

give someone credit for…
应该给予……应有的承认
 
例句：
i gave them credit for their hospitality, thought their service was not
up to my expectation.
虽然他们的服务不及我所料，可我还是承认他们很热情。
 

easier said than done.
说时容易做时难。

对话：
a: john, i feel like writing a novel these days.
b: are you kidding me?
a: no, i mean it.
b: it doesn't hurt to give it a try. but, easier said than done.

a：约翰，近来我想写小说。
b：你在开玩笑吧？
a：不，我是认真的。
b：去试一下也无妨。但是，说时容易做时难。