That which is past is gone, and irrevocable; and wise men have enough to do, with things present and to come; therefore they do but trifle with themselves, that labor in past matters. 过去的已经过去，且一去不返，而聪明人总是努力着眼于现在和将来的事情，所以对过去耿耿于怀着无非是在捉弄自己罢了。
If Fernandez is shown the door, the board could either buy out his contract immediately or allow him to serve out his term. Fernandez is set to collect$400,000 in past sick pay and other benefits on top of his$195,000 salary. 如果请费尔南德斯走路，教育局可以付钱马上终止合约，或是让他做满任期。费尔南德斯按规定可以在十九万五的年薪之外，还可以领未用病假和其他福利折合现金四十万元。
That politician he turned his coat twice in past three years. 那位政客在过去的3年里曾两次改变立场。
