研究生英语写指南2.docVIP

Language Points Difficult Sentences 1.emulate – try to do as or better than ①Politicians would do well to emulate Abraham Lincoln ②The young players emulated the team’s star player. 2.transcened---go or be beyond or outside the range of (human experience, reason,belief,etc.) ①The origin of the universe transcends human understanding. ②The beauty of this painting transcends that of the artist’s earlier works. 3.The forces that shaped Michael’s extraordinary talent began at an early age. (para.2)—It was at his early age that some key factors fostered Michael’s remarkable talent in basketball. Shape—give shape; give signs to future development A good teacher helps shape a child’s character His early life shaped his attitude to women. 4.The Jordan family was very disciplined. (para. 2)—Micheael Jordan’s parents were very strict with their children. Discipline—train and control the mind and character of; punish ① You must learn to disipline yourself. ② You ought to discipline that rude boy for his bad behavior 5. push—press sb.hard to get sth.; drive or urge ① We are pushing them for an answer to our request. ② Tony had to push himself to go on doing such dull work. 6... but Larry didn’t have the build to excel in sports.(para. 3)-- ... but Larry wasn’t tall and strong enough to do well in sports. build—(of the human dody) general characteristics of shape and proportion We are of the same build. His build is too small for playing basketball. Excel—do better than others The firm excels in/at producing cheap transistor radios. He excels all of us in/at tennis. 7.rever—have depp respect for ① One of the ten commandments requires us to revere our parents. ② We revere sacred things. 8.go far—obtain achievements ① A person with such abilities should go far. ② The boy is clever and will go far in his job. 9.eligible—fit, suitable, go be chosen; havig the right qualifications ① Only native-born citizens are dligible for the U.S.Presidency. ② Pupils must pass i