高等学校研究生英语系列教材综合教程(下)熊海虹_1-10单元全部课件、课后答案、翻译及解析_外研社.ppt

7. The spirit is perfect, but when it inhabits human structures, it participates in the imperfections of the latter; and during its association with matter takes on the mortal weaknesses, desires and limitations. (Para. 7) “The latter” means the second or the last people or things just mentioned, here refers to “human structure”. e.g. Of the two choices, I prefer the latter. The former…the latter: often used to refer to the first and the second people or things that are just mentioned e.g. Where unemployment and crime are high, it can be  assumed that the latter is due to the former. 翻译：精神是完美的，但它栖居到人类肉体结构中后，便参与其中，表现出后者的不完美。在它与物质的联系过程中呈现出凡人的弱点、欲望和局限。 Reading Focus – Language Point take on 1) to begin to have a particular quality of appearance e.g. Her face took on a fierce expression. After the students put up christmas decorations, the  classroom took on a holiday appearance. 2) to start to employ someone e.g. Is the supermarket taking on any more assistants? 3) to agree to do work or be responsible for something e.g. Don’t take on too much work-the extra cash isn’t worth it. Reading Focus – Language Point 8. Man’s majesty and nobility are taken for granted, although his faults and weaknesses are constantly paraded before our eyes. (Para. 8) Reading Focus – Language Point Paraphrase: Human beings are undoubtedly seen as great and noble by nature, although their bad behaviors often remind us that they are imperfect and have weaknesses. take sth./sb.for granted : 1) to expect that someone or something will always be there when you need them and never think how important or useful they are e.g. People took electricity for granted until their supply is cut off. She knew that she was in danger of taking him too much for granted. 2) believe that something is true without making sure e.g. He just took it for granted that he would pass the exam. Mr. Harper took for granted that the invitation in