He may cheat in checkers, but it beats staring at his face all day long.
他可能在下象棋时做手脚,但是只要一整天盯着他的脸看便会获胜了。
It is better to ask for help at the beginning rather than to wait until a busy period when everyone is rushed off their feet.
最好在开始工作时就请人帮忙,而不是等到大学都忙得不可开交的时候。