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■to have value or importance; to matter 有价值；很重要；要紧

I've always believed that happiness counts more than money. 我一直认为幸福比金钱更重要。

My opinion doesn't count for anything around here (= no one values my opinion). 我的看法在这里丝毫不受重视。

First impressions really do count. 第一印象真的很重要。

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His promises don't count for much. 他的承诺算不了什么。

His overseas results count for nothing. 他在海外的成果毫无用处。

作业：

1）翻译下面的句子：

重要的不是发生了什么事，而是你如何应对这件事。

How you respond to it counts more than what has happened.

2）结合自己的生活、学习、工作、兴趣等，想象在什么语境下会用到这个表达。先简要描述这个场景，再造句。

场景 ：介绍一个演讲者/企业家/谈判者需要的技能。

造句 ：Good speakers/entrepreneurs must have an in-depth understanding of the needs of what others want to hear, including an outstanding ability to establish and foster eye contact, a genuine aptitude for communication, and the ability to make their opinions count.