Language Point 37

What he had learned in one context transferred to a completely different one. (Para. 15)

Meaning: He used what he had learned in one situation in a completely different situation.

context: n. 1. words that come before and after a word, phrase, statement, etc, helping to show what its meaning is

The context in which a word is used can help you understand it.
單詞的語(yǔ)境會(huì)幫助你理解詞義。

2. the general conditions in which an event, action, etc., takes place

This is the context in which the President must make his decision.
這一形勢(shì)促使總統(tǒng)必須作出決定。

transfer: v. move from one location or job to another

He wanted to transfer some money to his daughter's account.
他想轉(zhuǎn)一些錢(qián)到他女兒的帳戶上。

Now the patient can transfer from the wheelchair to seat with relative freedom.
現(xiàn)在病人能比較容易地從輪椅轉(zhuǎn)到坐凳上。