山大学2012级博士研究生精读课词汇整理.docVIP

中山大学2012级博士研究生精读课词汇整理 Unit 1 My Hope for MedicinePara 1 reflect (on)：to think seriously or carefully; ponder（仔细考虑,思考;反省;回想） e.g. to reflect on the question fall to：（开始,开始进食;着手干） 1) to begin; to set about e.g. He fell to work. 2) to move or come into place e.g. to fall to one’s feet (=to kneel down / to collapse) Para 2 Zeal：intense desire or devotion; earnest enthusiasm（热情;热心;热诚） groundbreaking：characterized by originality and innovation:（n.动工;adj.开创性的） e.g. a groundbreaking technology（极富创造力的技术） calling：（愿望;欲望;对某项工作的爱好或使命感） 1) an inner urge; a strong impulse. e.g. He had a calling to beco