新视野大学英语_长难句分析_第三册..docxVIP

第一单元My brother, Jimmy, did not get enough oxygen during a difficult delivery, leaving him with brain damage... (Para. 1)Meaning: When my brother Jimmy was born, he didnt get enough oxygen, which caused some damage to his brain... My father, a saint, simply held the house together with his patience and understanding. (Para. 2)Meaning: My father, who was very good and kind, kept the family together with his patience and understanding. Cultural tip: In Christianity, saint is the title given to someone after they have died, because they have been very good and holy. The word is used here to emphas