雪莉桑德伯格哈佛大学2014毕业典礼演讲英文学习笔记
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a day of the commencement( 毕业典礼) season in America universities,colleges, and schools on which the senior class holds exercises (典礼仪式)usually consisting of the reading of a class history and poem,or the delivery of a class oration(演说,演讲) ,and other similar observances(遵守)
一开始在我自己的欧陆里并没有查到这个词的意思,后来我谷歌了一下,发现这个词并不经常使用,指的是美国毕业生在毕业季举行毕业活动的一个日子
Commencement is a ceremony at a university, college, or high school at which students formally receive their degrees or diplomas.学位授予仪式;(大学或高中的)毕业典礼
exercises [plural] 一开始还以为这是锻炼的意思,其实它的复数还有典礼仪式的意思
■a ceremony which includes speeches and usually traditional music or activities 典礼;仪式
•graduation exercises毕业典礼
oration [ɔ:'reɪ.ʃən]
■a formal public speech about a serious subject (正式场合中就严肃话题的)致词,演说,演讲
observance n
when someone obeys a law or does something because it is part of a religion, custom, or ceremony〔对法律、宗教、风俗或仪式的〕遵守,奉行
2. if memory serves
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这是一个很好的短语,意思就是,如果我没记错的话 相当于if I am remembering correctly
3. scorpion蝎子
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scorpion bowl 一种酒的名称
4.given 作介词['gɪv.ən] preposition
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■knowing about or considering a particular thing 考虑到;鉴于
5. class
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the class of '98/'99, etc. mainly US
■a group of students who successfully finished their studies in a particular year 98/99(等)届毕业生
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It means a great deal to me.这对我意义非凡
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■making you feel slightly frightened or worried about your ability to achieve something 令人发怵的;使人气馁的
7sentiment (基于思想或情感的)态度,情绪
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A sentiment that people have is an attitude which is based on their thoughts and feelings.
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Standing here in the yard brings memories flooding back for me.站在校园中,记忆仿佛泉涌
好句积累,学习记忆仿佛泉涌该怎么用英文表达 sth brings memories flooding back for me
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be assigned to 被分配 be given a particular job or piece of work
be a monument to sth
■to be an important and permanent result of an action or characteristic 是…的丰碑;是…的不朽成果
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go-to
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牛仔裙 jean skirt
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white leg warmmer 白色暖腿袜套
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proc·tor/ˈprɑktɚ; ˈprɒktə/
someone who watches students in an examination to make sure that they do not cheat 【美】监考人
招生委员会Admissions Committee
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intimidating adj
■making you feel frightened or nervous 令人紧张的,吓人的
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dean[di:n]
■a high-ranking official in a college or university who is responsible for the organization of a department or departments 系主任;学院院长
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boo
[bu:] verb
■to make an expression of strong disapproval or disagreement 嘘(某人);(向…)喝倒彩
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sellout
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17sector ['sek.tər] US
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■one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided (一国经济活动的)部门,领域,行业
private sector 私营企业
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hoody (also hoodie) /ˈhʊdi/ noun
jacket or a sweatshirt with a hood 带兜帽短上衣,连帽短上衣(或运动衫)
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jungle gym
frame made of metal bars for children to climb on 【美】〔儿童玩的〕攀登架;
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zig and zag , n
when actions, plans or ideas change suddenly and completely, and then change back again equally suddenly
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tummy
['tʌm.i] informal or child's word
■the stomach, or the lower front part of the body 胃,肚子
•a tummy ache肚子痛
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butt 屁股
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decrepit
[dɪ'krep.ɪt] adjective
■in very bad condition because of being old, or not having been cared for, or having been used a lot 破旧的,年久失修的;破烂不堪的;老朽的
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have no business doing sth
■to have no right to do something 无权做…
commitment
[kə'mɪt.mənt] noun
■when you are willing to give your time and energy to something that you believe in, or a promise or firm decision to do something 忠诚;投入;奉献;承诺,保证,诺言
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go/walk down the aisle
informal
■to get married 结婚
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live through
短语动词 活过;经过(不愉快的事件或变故)之后仍旧活着 If you live through an unpleasant event or change, you experience it and survive.
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[bɔɪ] exclamation (also oh boy) mainly US informal
■used to express excitement or to emphasize something (表示兴奋或强调)(呵,)好家伙!
•Boy, that was good!好家伙,那可真棒!
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defer to sb/sth
formal
■to allow someone or something to make decisions for you or tell you what to do, even if you disagree with them, because of your respect for them or because of their higher rank, authority, knowledge, etc. 听从,顺从,遵从
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take it from me
spoken phrase
used for emphasizing that what you are saying is true and people should believe it
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blurt sth out
■to say something suddenly and without thinking, usually because you are excited or nervous 脱口说出,不假思索地说
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caveat
/ˈkevɪˌæt; ˈkæviæt/ n[C] formal
a warning that something may not be completely true, effective etc 【正式】警告,提醒,告诫
preamble
['pri:.æm.bl] /pri'æm-] noun
■an introduction to a speech or piece of writing 序论;导言;开场白
uncountable
■talk or activity not connected with the most important matter 开场白;(做事的)前奏
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学舌的鹦鹉 a parrot with issues
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treadmill(锻炼用的)踏步机,跑步机
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feminism
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['fem.ɪ.nɪ.zəm] noun uncountable
■the belief that women should be allowed the same rights, power and opportunities as men and be treated in the same way, or the set of activities intended to achieve this state 女权主义;女权运动
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inequity
可变名词 不公正;不公平 If you refer to the inequity of something, you are criticizing it because it is unfair or unjust.
shut 关闭
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tyranny
when a situation or person controls how you are able to live, in an unfair way 暴虐,专横
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egregious
[ɪ'gri:.dʒəs] formal disapproving
adjective
■often of mistakes, extremely bad (错误等)极其严重的,极坏的,令人震惊的
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The literal meaning of a word is its original, basic meaning (意义)字面的,根本的
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committee
a group of people who represent a larger group or organization and are chosen to do a particular job, for example to study something and suggest what action to take can be
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prompt
adj( of an action) done quickly and without delay, or (of a person) acting quickly or arriving at the arranged time 迅速的;敏捷的;及时的
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这里字幕翻译有错误,应该是pushy不是pussy
['pʊʃ.i] disapproving
adjective
■behaving in an unpleasant way by trying too much to get something or to make someone do something 咄咄逼人的
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fiery
faɪə.ri] adjective
STRONG FEELINGS 强烈的感觉
■showing very strong feeling 充满激情的;激烈的;火爆的
be brand sth 被打上标签
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bias
['baɪ.əs] noun
■often supporting or opposing a particular person or thing in an unfair way by allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment 偏见;偏心;偏袒
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stereotype
['ster.i.ə.taɪp]
■a fixed idea that people have about what someone or something is like, especially an idea that is wrong (尤指错误的)刻板印象,老套俗见,成见
subtle
adjective
■not loud, bright, noticeable or obvious in any way 隐约的;暗淡的;不易察觉的,不明显的;微妙的
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bold
■brave; not fearing danger 勇敢的,无畏的
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imply
[ɪm'plaɪ] verb
■to communicate an idea or feeling without saying it directly 暗指,暗示
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