克漏字翻译

下面一段短文中，有两处系以中文呈现，请利用上下文线索（如单字、词组等）将其译成正确、通顺、达意且前后连贯的英文。

　　It is always good to have a hobby. Many people enjoy riding bikes or mountain climbing. Others enjoy doing crafts, such as knitting or sewing. 

1. 虽然很多人在这个瞬息万变的世界里经常会改变嗜好，但集邮却经得起时间的考验。

Unlike art or sports, one need not have any special abilities or natural talent in order to become a collector.

　　There are two main reasons why people take up this hobby. The first is that it's fun and interesting. Secondly, it can be very profitable in the long run.

 2. 你现在投注在集邮上的所有心力，对于那些对这种嗜好不感兴趣的人来说似乎没有价值。

However, those that understand the market know there are big gains for stamp lovers.

　　The most valuable stamps over time are those that are rare in some ways. Collectors usually buy and trade special stamps at conventions, but you would be surprised at what you might find for sale at flea markets.

      1.   第一句可译为：

While many people often switch hobbies in this ever-changing world, stamp collecting has stood the test of time.

2.   第二句可译为：

The amount of effort that you put into a stamp collection now may not seem worthwhile to those who are not into the hobby.

参考中译

　　拥有嗜好一直是件好事。许多人喜欢骑脚踏车或爬山。有些人则喜欢织毛线或缝纫等手工艺。虽然很多人在这个瞬息万变的世界里经常会改变嗜好，但集邮却经得起时间的考验。不像艺术或运动，要成为一名集邮者并不需要任何专门技能或天赋。

　　人们会从事这项嗜好的主要理由有两个。第一个理由是因为集邮好玩又有趣。其次，长期来看，集邮可获得相当可观的利润。你现在投注在集邮上的所有心力，对于那些对这种嗜好不感兴趣的人来说似乎没有价值。然而，那些了解市场价值的人就知道，对集邮爱好者来说将会有相当大的收获。

　　长时间下来，最有价值的邮票终究是那些在某些方面相当罕见的。集邮者通常会在展售会上购买及交换特殊邮票，但说不定你会在跳蚤市场有意想不到的发现喔。

 

 1. 人们至今仍喜欢摇滚乐的事实证明了它经得起时间的考验。（提示：用 stand the test of time）

 

 2. 工作数月后， Joseph 渐渐了解谋生很值得。（提示：用 come to realize / worthwhile）

 

 3. 自从看过那部电影之后，布莱恩便迷上了侦探小说。（提示：用 be into...）

 

参考译句

      1.   The fact that people still like rock and roll music proves it has stood the test of time.

      2.   After working for several months, Joseph came to realize that earning a living is worthwhile.

      3.   Brian has been into detective novels since he saw that movie.