英语阅读牛人老师绝版课件11.28.doc

II. Detailed Study of the Text The Power and Freedom of Commitment 【译文】相伴承诺的力量与自由 commitment: n. (1) a promise or obligation to do sth. or to behave in a particular way; a promise to support sb./sth. 承（许，允）诺 e.g. I’m overworked at the moment – I’ve taken on too many commitments. Our company has a commitment to quality and customer service. (2) state of being dedicated or devoted 致力，献身 e.g. We are looking for someone with a real sense of commitment to the job. commit v. 做（不合法的、错的事），犯（罪）；承诺，保证 e.g. commit a crime 犯罪 commit suicide 自杀 The President is committed to reforming health care. On our wedding day, Tony and I pledged to each other: “I will place my trust in the goodness of your heart; the holiness of our union; and the healing, transforming power of commitment and love.” 【译文】婚礼那天，托尼和我许下誓言：“我会信任你的善良， 婚姻的神圣以及承诺和真爱所具有的抚慰和改变自我的力量。” pledge: v. to make a formal, usually public, promise that you will do something 发誓；保证 e.g. The government pledged their support for the plan. At the fund-raising dinner Moore pledged $100,000 to the orchestra. pledge: n. solemn promise, vow 誓言，誓约，保证 e.g. Management has given a pledge that there will be no job cuts this year. They have made a pledge never to reveal the secret. I have come to understand and appreciate the meaning of these words in a much deeper way. 【译文】慢慢地，我开始懂得并更深刻地理解了这些话的含义。 appreciate: v. (1) to understand how good or useful sb. or sth. is 理解；体会到 e.g. I appreciate your problem, but I don’t think I can help you. You don’t seem to appreciate how busy I am. (2) to recognize the good qualities of sb./sth. 欣赏，赏识，高度评价 值；了解并欣赏；ate your problem, but Ie.g. You can’t fully appreciate foreign literature in translation. I really appreciate a good cup of tea. (3) to