better off doing

基本解释

"The purpose of this book is to say you're always better off doing something, " says former President Bill Clinton.
我写这本书的目的是想告诉大家，你们都有能力把事情做好——美国前总统克林顿
I can honestly say that I have never gone into any business purely to make money. If that is the sole motive, then I believe you are better off doing nothing.
我可以坦诚的讲，我从没有单纯为了钱做事业，如果钱是你唯一的动机，那么还是无所事事比较好。
Although it can be tempting to take a “personal day” when you’re feeling blue, or to isolate yourself until you feel better, you’re better off doing just the opposite.
尽管情绪低落时给自己独处的一天或与世隔绝直到感觉好点能是件好事，你最好还是别这么干。

We are much better off doing a few things well than throwing our hats at a lot of things.
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