When things are going well, your friends can applaud your accomplishments, but when you run out of steam, their cheers will re-establish your enthusiasm and help you head on.

当事情进展顺利时，他们会为你的成就喝彩，而当你筋疲力尽时，他们的鼓励能让你重新燃起热情，继续前行。

By the third term, La Guardia (like the book) begins to run out of steam.

到了瓜迪亚的第三次市长任期，他象这本书一样开始泄气了。