My teachers used to give three cheers when I did well in math. They gave praise and approval for a job well done. 我的老师曾在我我取得优异的数学成绩时,向我三呼喝彩。
Some of my friends were confused and did not understand their schoolwork. They were at sixes and sevens. 我的一些朋友对自己的学业(总是)稀里糊涂,迷惑不解。 他们什么都搞得乱七八糟。
In fact, they did not care if they finished high school. 事实上,他们并不在意自己是否能从高校能顺利毕业。
They saw little difference between the two choices. Six of one, half a dozen the other - that was their position. 在他们看来,顺利毕业与否并无区别。半斤八两——是对他们所处状态的最好描述。
But they were really happy when they completed their studies and graduated from high school. 但是,当他们完成学业并毕业的时候,真的很开心。