a general practical principle based on experience
基于经验的一般实践原则 (jīyú jīngyàn de yībān shíjiàn yuánzé)
"As a rule of thumb, I double-check every document."
"作为一条经验法则，我会对每份文件进行双重检查。" (zuòwéi yītiáo jīngyàn fǎzé, wǒ huì duì měi fèn wénjiàn jìnxíng shuāngchóng jiǎnchá)
to be very successful or lucky in something
to survive financially in difficult times
To do your fair share of work.
To share the cost of something equally.
to make noticeable progress
To be very similar in character or behavior.
