Language Points
Language Point 1
Gail and I imagined a quiet wedding. During our two years together we had experienced the usual ups and downs of a couple learning to know, understand, and respect each other
我和盖尔计划举行一个不事张扬的婚礼。 在一起相处的两年中，我们经历了一对情侣在学着相互了解、理解和尊重时常常出现的磕磕碰碰
Language Point 2
imagine: vt. (Here) plan to have, think about having ...?
We imagine a quiet holiday at home for this summer after a busy year.
忙碌了一年,? 我们打算今年夏天在家过个安静的假期。
If “imagine” is followed directly by a verb or a “noun + verb” structure, the verb should be in the -ing form. Examples:
It’s hard to imagine living in a place where there are no telephones or cars.
Language Point 3
ups and downs: a mix of good experiences and bad experiences? 好运坏运交替；盛衰；浮沉
Life is full of ups and downs.
人生充满了欢乐与痛苦。
Language Point 4
But through it all we had honestly confronted the weaknesses and strengths of each other's characters.
但在这整整两年间，我们坦诚地面对了彼此性格中的弱点和长处
Language Point 5
character: n. all the qualities that make a person or place different from other people or places? (指个人、民族、社会特有的) 天性, 性格, 本质, 特征
He has a strong but gentle character.
他的性格坚强而温柔。
The twins look the same but have very different characters?
这对双胞胎长得很像，但性格很不同。
Language Point 6
Our racial and cultural differences enhanced our relationship and taught us a great deal about tolerance, compromise, and being open with each other.
我们之间的种族及文化差异不但增强了我们的关系，还教会了我们彼此间要宽容、谅解和开诚布公。
Language Point 7
Compromise:
giving up of certain demands by each side, so that an agreement may be reached which satisfies both to some degree 妥协，折衷，和解
She found that compromise was always the best way when she quarreled with her mother.
她发现当她与母亲争吵时，让步总是最好的解决方法。
Language Point8
open: a. willing to talk honestly, frank.
Let’s be open with each other.
让我们彼此开诚布公吧。
He is a very frank and open person.
他是个很坦诚的人。
Language Point 9
Involve in
1.Cause sb or sth to be caught or mixed up in trouble,etc;get sb or sth into a complicated or difficult condition
使陷入麻烦等中；使卷入复杂或困难的情况
They are deeply involved in debt.
他们债台高筑。
-Do not involve yourself in unnecessary expense.
勿做不必要的花费。
2。Have as a necessary consequence
产生某种必然结果；牵涉；包含
To accept the position you offer would involve my living in London.若接受你提出的职位，我必须得住在伦敦。
Language Point 10
subtle: a. slight, not obvious, not easy to notice, understand or explain? (因细微、精巧或微妙而) 难于觉察或描述的，精巧的，巧妙的
a subtle style
巧妙的方式
Her whole attitude had had a subtle change.
她的整个态度发生了微妙的变化。
There are subtle differences in meaning between these two words.
这两个词词义有细微的差别。
Language Point 11
Gail and I had no illusions about what the future held for us as a married, mixed couple in America. The continual source of our strength was our mutual trust and respect.
作为一对居住在美国、异族通婚的夫妻，我和盖尔对未来不抱丝毫幻想。 相互信任和尊重是我们俩永不枯竭的力量源泉。
Language Point 12
hold: vt. own, be able to contain or offer? Hold in this sense can also be used figuratively.
He holds a half share in the business.
他在这个企业中拥有一半的股份。
Life holds many surprises for us.
(喻) 人生中有许多意想不到的事情。
Language Point 13
mutual: a. 1) (of feeling or an action) felt or done by each to the other? （指感情或行动）相互的
Their working well together was based on mutual respect, trust and understanding.
他们的合作是建立在互相尊重、信任和理解基础上的。
Lynn and Phil met through a mutual friend.
林恩和菲尔是通过共同的朋友相识的。
2. shared by two or more people (两人或多人) 共同的，共
The plan was ended by mutual agreement. 双方均同意终止这项计划。
Language Point 14
Incompatible:
not able to live or work happily with sb. 不能愉快地一起生活或共事的
I have never seen such an incompatible couple.
我从未见过这么合不来的夫妻。
Language Point 15
they overlooked serious personality conflicts in the expectation that marriage was an automatic way to make everything work out right.
他们忽视了严重的性格差异，指望婚姻会自然而然地解决各种问题。我们希望避免重蹈复辙。
Language Point 16
overlook: vt. 1) fail to notice or realize how important something is, miss? 漏看，没注意到，忽略
The secretary is very careful and never overlooks any little points.
秘书是个很细心的人,从不放过任何细小问题。
2. pretend not to notice; forgive 不予注意，宽恕
We'll overlook your bad behavior this time, but don't do it again.
这一次我们不计较你的错误行为，但是切勿再犯了
Language Point 17
Work out: 1)be capable of being solved
可以解决，解答等；可以算出
This sum will not work out.
2)turn out in the end
结局；至最后；结果为
The total works out at 10 dollars.
金额总计为十美元。
Things worked out quite well.
事情的结局相当不错。
Language Point 18
Go through:undergo; suffer 经历；遭受
-Go through hardships
经历艰难
Language Point 19
for a time: for a certain period; temporarily?
暂时，一度
The professor stayed in London for a time.
那位教授曾一度住在伦敦。
For a time the police thought she might be guilty?
警方曾一度认为她可能有罪。
Language Point 20
Effect n. Result; outcome后果；效果
The effects of the hot weather
炎热天气之苦。
Did the medicine have any effect?
这药有效吗？
Punishment had very little effect on him.
惩罚对他没有什么效果。
Of no effect :useless 无用， 无效
In effect:in fact实际上
Take effect生效；奏效
Language Point 21
bud: vi. produce buds 发芽，萌芽
The trees are budding early this year.
今年树木发芽早。
The unusually cold winter has caused many plants to bud late this year.
异常寒冷的冬天使今年许多植物推迟了发芽。
Language Point 22
When Gail spread the news of our wedding plans to her family she met with some resistance.
当盖尔把我们计划举办婚礼的消息告诉她家人时，她遇到了一些阻力。
Language Point 23
meet with: experience
遭遇，受到，经历
I met with some difficulties in suffering the net.
在网上冲浪时我遇到了一些困难。
In addition, if something such as an idea, plan, or new book meets with or is met with a particular reaction, it gets that reaction from people.
His speech met with a cold acceptance. 他的演讲受到冷 遇
Language Point 24
all along: throughout a period of time
始终，从开始一直
I suspected all along that she was lying.
我一直怀疑她在撒谎。
I knew the truth all along.
真情我始终是清楚的。
Language Point 25
congratulations: n. [pl.] If you offer someone your congratulations, you congratulate them on something nice that has happened to them or something admirable that they have done.
to offer one’s congratulations on her success
对她的成功表示祝贺
Congratulations on your marriage!
恭喜你们喜结良缘!
upon: prep. (the same as “on”) immediately after, directly after (and often as a result of)
Upon (or: On) hearing the news, she burst into tears. 一听到这个消息, 她就放声大哭起来。
Language Point 26
Counsel:
advise, give advice and support to 劝告, 忠告, 辅导, 提供咨询
He counseled them to give up the plan.
他劝他们放弃这个计划。
The school is now providing a service to counsel students with drug problems.
学校向有吸毒问题的学生提供咨询服务。
[U] advice; ideas 劝告，意见，建议
I should have listened to my father's wise counsel, and saved some money instead of spending it all.
我本该听从父亲的明智的建议，把钱省点下来而不是花光
Good counsel does no harm. <谚>忠言有利无害。
Language point 27
To start with I must admit that at first I harbored reservations about a mixed marriage, prejudices you might even call them.
"首先我必须承认, 刚开始时我对异族通婚是有保留的，也许你甚至可以把这称为偏见。
Language Point 28
have no connection with; avoid 与……无关, 不跟……往来
In the evening he likes to read books which have nothing to do with his work.
晚上他喜欢看一些与他的工作无关的书籍。
He's a thief and a liar; I'd have nothing to do with him, if I were you.
他又偷东西又撒谎，我要是你我才不跟他来往呢。
Language Point 29
see ... as: imagine, regard or perceive ... as
Many girls have normal body weight, but they see themselves as being fat.
许多女孩体重正常, 但是她们自己认为胖了
Women are sometimes seen as less effective managers.
有时候人们认为妇女不大会理财。
Language Point 30
On the surface:
when not observed, thought about, etc. deeply 表面上, 外表上, 从表面上看
The plan seems on the surface to be quite practical.
表面看来这个计划很切实可行。
Language Point 31
“every” has a very commonly used meaning: “as much as possible” or “total; entire”.
Examples: There is every chance that she will succeed.
她完全有机会取得成功。
The airline takes every possible measure to ensure the safety of its passengers. 航空公司采取一切措施保障旅客安全。
Language Point 32
We've been through so much together. We've seen each other at our worst many times. I'm sure that time will only confirm what we feel deeply about each other."
"我们俩一起经历了许许多多的事情。我们彼此已很多次看到对方最糟糕的一面。 我可以肯定时间只会证明我们是彼此深情相爱的。"
Language Point 33
At one’s worst:
showing the most unpleasant side of sb. 最差的一面
I'm at my worst in the morning.
我早晨的时候感觉最不好。
This problem over late paying has shown him at his worst.
这个迟延付款的问题显示出了他为人最糟糕的一面。
Language Point 34
Confirm: make(power,ownership,
opinions,rights,feelings,
etc)firmer or stronger
使(权利，所有权，感情等)更巩固或坚强；证实
The report of an earthquake in Greece has now been confirmed.
希腊境内地震的报导现在已经证实。
What you tell me confirmed my suspicions.
你告诉我的话证实了我的怀疑。
Language Point 35
learn of: find out about something.
Examples: I learned of the accident only yesterday.
我是昨天才听说这次事故的。
Language Point 36
suspect: vt. believe (esp. something bad) to true or likely
He seems poor, but I suspect that he has quite a lot of money.
他看上去很穷，可是我怀疑他很有钱。
Compare: doubt: believe that something is probably not true or possible.
I doubt that he’ll come. 我怀疑他是不会来了。
I doubt what he said. 我不太相信他说的话。
Language Point 37
Cancel:
1. say that (sth. already planned and decided upon) will not be done or take place 取消
The match had to be canceled because of bad weather.
因为天气不好比赛只好取消。
2. cross out (sth. written) 删去
Cancel that last sentence. 把最后的那个句子删掉。
Language Point 38
Resolve:
1. end (a problem or difficulty) 解决，解除
The couple resolved their differences and made an effort to get along.
这对夫妻解决了他们的矛盾，并努力和睦相处。
2. decide; determine 决定，决心
The company resolved to take further action against the thieves.
公司决定采取进一步的防盗措施。
She resolved that she would never speak to him again.
她打定主意再也不同他讲话了。 |