Language Point 12

A good test for this value is to apply what I call the "Integrity Triangle," which consists of three key principles: (Para. 3)

Meaning: If you want to see how important integrity is, just use what I call the "Integrity Triangle", which is made up of three important principles.

apply: v. 1. give or have an effect; use for a purpose

We should apply what we have learned in class to the experiment.

我們應該把我們課堂上所學到的知識運用到實驗中去。

The rules apply to the management and the staff as well.

這些規則既適用于管理人員又適用于普通職工。

2. request officially

To get a job one has to apply for it.

要找工作得先申請。

3. cause to work hard, devote

It's difficult to apply oneself to an uninteresting task.

要讓自己完成一項無趣的任務是很難的。

triangle: n. figure or shape with 3 straight sides and 3 corners

How many sides does a triangle have? 三角形有幾條邊？

consist of: be made up of

The official event consisted of several speeches, some music, and a film.

這個儀式包括有幾個講話、一些音樂和一場電影。

The picnic dinner consisted of chicken, salad, vegetables, cake, and drinks.

野餐有雞肉、色拉、蔬菜、蛋糕和飲料。