经济学人下载:《冰岛小姐》书评--美丽的线条(2)

His career has been one of hard graft.
他从事的职业劳动强度很大。
 

2.in a rut 千篇一律，墨守成规
 

I don't like being in a rut — I like to keep moving on
我不喜欢一成不变的生活——我喜欢不断进取。