about even the bleakest situation."

也抱有希望的人"
For example, if an optimist

比如如果一个乐观主义者
were to have his right arm bitten off by an alligator,

被鳄鱼咬掉了右臂
he might say, "Oh, boy, half-price manicures for life."

他可能会说 "天呐今后做美甲都半价了"
Whereas the rest of us would say, "Ah, my arm!"

而我们其他人则会说 "天呐我的胳膊"
"Optimist" is not to be confused with "optometrist,"

别把"乐观主义者"和"验光师"搞混
a word meaning "Healthcare professional who performs eye exams."

它的意思是 "进行眼部检查的专业医疗人员"
Though both can be dangerous.

但两者都可能很危险
Still, while they pored over

不过当他们仔细阅读
the dense contents of their welcome packets

厚厚的欢迎材料包
and poked at dense beef casserole with their welcome spoons,

并一边拿欢迎勺戳着浓浓的炖牛肉时
the Baudelaires faced their first night in Paltryville

小波德莱尔们在微不足道镇的第一晚