【小編寄語】詞典不是最重要的,關(guān)鍵在于語境。可以說,單詞沒有多少實際運用的價值,機械記憶的單詞量再大,也不會真正提高你的外語水平。因此,從今天開始,可可聽力頻道針對“零英語”基礎的朋友們,專門推出這檔“聽基礎單詞,練聽力”的節(jié)目。每天我們之需要你聽懂一個詞,并提供一段相應的對話,加深大家的印象。相信滴水可以穿石,付出總會有收獲的!
【今日基礎詞】Act
【Transcript】
W: Your child has above?average ability in reading.
M: Really? I’ve seen her act like a professional on the soccer field, but I was worried about her performance in school.
W: Well, I was a little worried that she might be biting off more than she can chew. But she is doing OK.
M: Her mother and I don’t want her to bury her talents.
W: Your daughter is a can-do person but no person should overdo it.
M: I see your point, Ms. Johnson. I must say that your teaching is quite exceptional. With your perfect skill, you’ve brought the best out of our daughter.
【注】bite off more than one can chew 力不從心;
overdo it 作過頭;
exceptional a. 杰出的