研究生英语精读PPTUnit 2.pptVIP

Unit 2 My Lack of Gumption Russell Baker battle cry: slogan, motto journalism journal, journalist make sth. of oneself = be successful level-headed: calm and sensible appraisal: assessment, evaluation strengths and weaknesses flaw: imperfection, defect or shortcoming despise: dislike inactivity: being inactive; being less active repose: freedom from worry; peace of mind be powerless to do: without power or authority; unable to act a bump on a log 呆头呆脑的人 short-weighted 分量不足的 AP: Atlantic Pacific Supermarket triumphantly: successfully, resoundingly throw in: to add (an extra thing