研究生英语课-A Christmas Sermon on Peace.ppt

A Christmas Sermon on Peace paragraph 3 and 4 Now?let?me?suggest?first?that?if?we?are?to?have?peace?on?earth,?our?loyalties?must?become?ecumenical?rather?than?sectional.?Our?loyalties?must?transcend?our?race,?our?tribe,?our?class,?and?our?nation;?and?this?means?we?must?develop?a?world?perspective.? No?individual?can?live?alone;?no?nation?can?live?alone,?and?as?long?as?we?try,?the?more?we?are?going?to?have?war?in?this?world.?Now?the?judgment?of?God?is?upon?us,?and?we?must?either?learn?to?live?together?as?brothers?or?we?are?all?going?to?perish?together?as?fools. 1.ecumenical adj ( line 2, para.3) /ikjum?n?kl/ In its most literal use it refers to the bringing together of different Christians religions for purposes of discussion, understanding and resolving of differences. In its broader application it means to bring together groups of widely differing opinions so that they can seek to understand each other. MLK is saying that if there is to be true “peace on earth” -- (A phrase commonly used by Christians in the Christmas season.) -- that we should come together, be ecumenical. FOR EXAMPLE: （1）全基督教的 他依然致力于基督教信仰合一的事业，直至他生命的终点。 He remained committed to the ecumenical cause until his death. （2）共同的，普遍的，普世的 ①他的普世精神也同样感人。 His ecumenical spirit is also impressive. ②他在这个引人注目的合一时代就职。 He takes office in interesting ecumenical times. 2.transcend /tr?ns?nd/ vt. go beyond. Synonyms: surpass , exceed , overstep , go past , top Phases: transcend myself 超越自我 philosophy transcend 理念超越 e.g.①我们有超越这些差异的共同利益。 　　We have the commen interests which transcend those differences. ②这部影片超越一切。 3.perspective n ( line 3, para.3 ) /p?sp?kt?v/ a way of thinking about sth, especially one which is influenced by the type of person or by experiences; viewpoint.(n.透镜，望远镜; 看法; 远景，景色; 洞察力; 透视图；adj.（按照）透视画法的; 透视的; ) For example: ①这种看法太简单化了。 This perspective is too simpe. ②我同意他的观点。 I share his perspective. 这样工作台就能够正确地启动应用程序的透视图。 So the workbench can correctly launch the pers