Unit-1-Love新编大学英语第二版第二册课文翻译
Unit 1 Love新编大学英语第二版第二册教案
Unit 1 LoveUseful InformationWhether it is a mother’s nurturing love for her child, a son’s loyal love for his father, the love between husband and wife, or the love between friends, love is a universal emotion that expresses itself in every culture. To love is to be human. To need love is also to be human. Children, for example, need loving care in order to be emotionally healthy.Love is a deep feeling of fondness, affection and friendship that grows between two people. Romantic love usually begins as passion and evolves with time to a more lasting sense of attachment. Many of the famous romantic love stories in various cultures end in the tragedies of death or betrayal. The loss of love is a favorite musical theme and the subject of countless stories, operas, songs, and ballads.The verb “like” is not as strong as the verb “love” and generally does not imply deep emotions. “Like” means to find pleasure or satisfaction in something or someone: I like eating at the restaurant; My son likes his teacher. In English, the word “love” is often used informally instead of “like” in an intensified sense: He loves music; Children love ice-cream; She loves her new job. However, “love” and “like” are not totally interchangeable. It is often the context that indica tes the strength of the word “love”. The verb “love” should not be used in the first person, when speaking to another person, except in romantic situations (I love you). When in doubt as to which verb to use, it is better to use “like” with an adverb: I li ke your dress a lot; I really like my professor; His boss liked his proposal immensely.Part One Preparation2. Can You Tell the Difference?Sample 1It’s true that motherly love is unconditional. I believe what I’ve got from my mother is the deepest love I’ve ever received. When I was at home, mother took good care of me and did what she could to meet my needs. For example, she remembered all my birthdays and bought nice birthday gifts for me, but she never celebrated hers. At home she woke me up in the morning after she had prepared breakfast. Sometimes she even combed my hair while I was having breakfast so that I could get to school on time. She treated my classmates kindly when they were with me. I know that’s because they were my good friends. Now I’m away from home, she calls me every two or three days asking about my college life and what she can do for me. It seems that my life is much more important than hers.As for fa therly love, I’m not sure if his love is conditional, but obviously it’s different from mother’s love. Father also loves me very much. He pays more attention to my education and what I’m going to be in future. He doesn’t care much about my daily life, but asks me to keep him informed of my study and progress. During my last year in high school, he was unusually patient with me. He encouraged me when I wasn’t doing well at school and helped me when I had difficulties. Father must have been a math wizard in his school days. He seemed to know all the solutions to my math problems and could point out my weaknesses. Following his instructions, I began to feel interested in math myself.Sample 2I think there’s something in his statements, although it’s hard for m e to identify whose love is fatherly and whose love is motherly in the case of my parents. Unlike most mothers in the world, my mother has been very strict with me. Maybe she thinks a boy should develop a strong, tough and persistent personality to be able to get around in this competitive world. She pays a lot of attention to my study and has been concerned with my progress. Although she didn’t receive higher education herself, she believes it is essential to me and hopes I can continue my study after I finish the undergraduateprogram. When I didn’t do well in school, mother would ask me to reflect on my failure and see how I could do better the next time. Mother would be very angry if I argued for my problem or covered any of my wrong doings. Several times when I was in my junior high school, I doubted that I was her biological son.On the other hand, my father has been very kind to me. He knows my needs and does his best to satisfy them. When mother criticized me, father would comfort me afterwards. When father had something good, he would ask me if I needed it. I still remember father bought me a lot of toys in my childhood, such as toy vehicles and robots. And he bought me a lot of books during my school years. Father even made a few of his business trips during my vacations so that he could take me with him to see the places. Now father always looks forward to my going back home before holidays. Each time he would offer me the nice things he has bought or received since I last saw him and feel very happy if I take any of them. I also enjoy his company very much, feeling secure and relaxed. That’s why I often think I have the best father in the world.3. Someone You Love MostSample 1I love my mother most, because she’s always very kind to me, unlike my father who will scold me or slap me if I make mistakes or if I am naughty. My mother is an ordinary-looking woman, but in my eyes she is very beautiful. She is very hard-working, and does almost all the housework. When I was working for the entrance examination, she was very thoughtful and never let me do any housework. When I didn’t do a good job in school, she would encourage me and hope I would do better next time. When I was hungry at night, she would fix a snack for me. She is a good cook, now it’s a pity that I am not able to have what she cooks because I am far away from home.Sample 2I spent my childhood with my grandfather because my parents were too busy to take care of me at that time. Now I often visit him, especially in holidays. He’s a very kind and knowledgeable person. He reads a lot and knows so much about the history of our country. Before I could read, he told me many interesting stories: stories about Monkey King, heroes in The Three Kingdoms and Water Margins, etc. When I was in the e lementary school, he began to buy books for me and that’s why reading is always my hobby.I believe I owe a great deal to my grandfather for my growth, physical and intellectual. He’s been taking good care of me and I often feel I’m lucky to have such a ki nd, thoughtful, intelligent and generous grandfather.Part Two Reading-Centered ActivitiesIn-Class ReadingI.Pre-Reading1. I feel pity towards those who are disabled. I wonder how they can manage in their daily life and whether they have a job. I feel lucky that I’m not disabled.2. Yes. My aunt is deaf and dumb. She has been like this since her childhood. My grandmother said that she became deaf because of taking the wrong medicine. She is now more than seventy years old and she has never been married. She was very kind to me. In fact it was she who brought me up. She often felt it was unfair because she couldn’t hear. But she is very intelligent, and she is good at sewing. She sometimes kidded me with gestures that she wanted to cut off her ears becaus e they didn’t work.II. Passage ReadingNotes:1. There are five districts in N.Y. They are also called five boroughs. They are: Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island. Central Park and Harlem are both located in Manhattan. Brooklyn is located just across the river from Manhattan.2. The subway station uses tokens and they cost about 50 cents each.3. Baseball is an outdoor game between two teams of nine players, in which players try to get points by hitting a ball and running around four bases. It is one of the most popular games in the United States.Words, Phrases and Grammatical Points1. …I was embarrassed to be seen with my father(l.1)This can be paraphrased as “I was embarrassed when the others saw me together with my father”.2. despite (l.9)e.g. Despite all our efforts to save the school, the County decided to close it.She went to Spain despite the fact that the doctor had told her to rest.同义词组:in spite ofe.g. We went out in spite of the rain.Kelly loved her husband in spite of the fact that he drank too much.3. ice-free 类似的词有:a salt-free diet, a trouble-free journey, duty-free, rent-free 等(l.14)4. …nor did he show any envy of the more fortunate or able. (l.20)这是一句用“nor”引导的倒装句。
新编大学英语2第二册课文翻译
新编大学英语2第二册课文翻译Unit 1 善良之心,久久相依当时我没有意识到,是爸爸帮我保持平衡奥古斯塔斯 J 布洛克1 随着我渐渐长大,当别人看见我和爸爸在一起,我会觉得很尴尬。
他身材矮小,走起路来跛得很厉害。
我们一起走时,他要把手搭在我的肩上才能保持平衡,人们就会盯着我们看。
对这种不必要的注意我觉得非常难堪。
他也许曾注意到,或着觉得烦恼,但他从来没有流露出来。
2 要协调我们的步伐并不容易,他(的步子)一瘸一拐的,我(走起来)则缺乏耐心。
因此,我们走路的时候并不怎么说话。
但出发时,他总是说:“你定步伐,我会尽量跟上。
”3 我们通常在家和地铁之间来往,这是他上班的必由之路。
不论生病还是碰到恶劣的天气他都去上班,几乎没有旷过一天工。
即使别人无法上班,他也要去办公室。
对他来说这是一种自豪。
4 当地上有冰或雪的时候,即使有人帮忙他也无法走路。
这时,我或者我的姐妹就用孩子玩的雪撬拉着他,穿过纽约布鲁克林的街道,直到地铁的入口处。
一到那儿,他就能紧紧抓住扶手一直走下去, 地铁道里比较暖和,下面的楼梯不结冰。
曼哈顿的地铁站正好是他办公楼的地下室,因此除了从布鲁克林我们去接他的地方到回家为止,他都不用再出去。
5 一个成年男子要有多少勇气才能承受这种屈辱和压力,我现在想来惊讶不已。
他从没有痛苦或抱怨,他是怎么做到这一步的我感到不可思议。
6 他从不把自己当作同情的对象,也从不对更幸运的或更能干的人表示任何嫉妒。
他在别人身上所寻找的是一颗“善心”。
如果他找到了一颗善心,那么有这么颗心的人对他来说就是一位大好人了。
7 由于年龄的增长,我相信那是一种用来判断人的恰当的标准,尽管我还不能精确地知道什么是一颗“善心”。
但是,当我自己没有的时候,我是知道的。
8 尽管很多活动我爸爸不能参加,但他还是尽量用某种方式参与。
当本地的一支棒球队发现缺经理的时候,他使它维持下去。
他是一个很懂行的棒球迷,经常带我去埃贝茨球场看布鲁克林的道奇队打球。
新编大学英语二2(第二册)课后翻译
Unit 1Translation1. He walks slowly because of his bad leg.2. He came to the meeting despite his serious illness.3. He saw to it that the same mistake didn't happen again.4. Now that they've got to know each other a little better, the get along just fine.5. Then I found myself surrounded by half a dozen boys.6. I send you my best wishes on this happy occasion.Unit 2Translation1. I went to the dentist yesterday to have a bad/decayed tooth pulled out.2. The development of things depends fundamentally on internal causes.3. All roads lead to Rome.4. I meant/intended to give you that book today, but I forgot to bring it with me.5. I was on the verge of accepting his advice.6. Divorce is not a matter you can afford to take lightly.Unit 3Translation1. Lack of confidence contributed to his failure.2. She has shown great courage in the face of her seriousillness.3. We came to the conclusion that she was telling the truth.4. His secretary failed to tell him about the meeting.5. Learning languages isn't just a matter of memorizing words.6. Once she has made her decision, no one can hold her back.7. It'll be difficult to live up to the standards set by our captain.8. The scientist referred to this discovery as the most exciting new development in this field.Unit 4Translation1) All I can say is that we are extremely sorry.2) In many cases regulations alone will not work.3) He is highly likely to succeed because of his intelligence and diligence.4) She stared at me as if I were a stranger.5) It is reported that three people were injured in the traffic accident yesterday.6) I feel angry at the way he (has) treated me.7) The patient is much the same this morning as he was yesterday.8) I'd like to stay (at) home this evening rather than go out. Unit 5Translation1 You will see that what I am saying now will come true.2 The lecture was so boring that half (of) the students fell asleep.3 The problem of unemployment is tied up with the development of new technology.4 His appearance has changed so much that you may well not recognize him.5 The castle dates back to the 14th century.6 She has never done anything for them, whereas they have done everything they can for him.Unit 6Translation1. We regard him as one of the best players in the game.2. The scientist picked up those little pieces of rock and carefully put them into a box.3. The population of China is almost five times as large as that of the United States.4. The reason why grass is green was once a mystery to the little boy.5. She was standing by the window, apparently quite calm and relaxed.6. Profits have declined as a result of the recent drop in sales.7. She put on dark glasses as a protection against the strong light.8. He could no longer be trusted after that incident.Unit 7Translation1. If you sing the song several times, your children will (begin to) pick up the words.2. We tried to assure the nervous old man that flying/air travel was safe.3. An inadequate supply of vitamin A may lead to night blindness.4. I can use a computer, but when it comes to computer repairing, I know nothing about it.5. Many a mother tries to have her dreams realized by her daughter.6. The bad weather discouraged people from attending the parade.7. I gave him some pills to ease his pain.8. The job involves traveling/working abroad three months each year.Unit 8Translation1. I feel I should point out how dangerous it is.2. Their opinion will not affect my decision.3. When it comes to modern art, few people know more than Tom does.4. When asked, she confirmed that she was going to retire.5. The cough medicine tastes nice, but it doesn't do me much good.6. If we can't sell more goods, we'll have to cut back on the production.7. The film is all but three hours long.8. I assure you that it is true, lest anyone (should) think my story strange.Unit 9Translation1. All the arrangements should be completed prior to your departure.2. Such behavior may result in the executive being fired/asked to leave.3. Our products compete with those of other factories in terms of quality, reliability and aboveall, variety.4. The team's performance was greatly affected by the heavy rain.5. I appreciate your reasons for objecting to the proposal.6. To some extent, she should be responsible for the accident.7. I'm uneasy at/deeply troubled by the thought that life is just too comfortable.8. Women tend to live longer than men.Unit 10Translation1. We can go to the seven o'clock performance or theeight-whichever suits you best.2. Men are generally supposed to be strong, but most women know that the reverse is often true.3. He was released from prison after serving two years of a five-year sentence.4. You look equally nice in both dresses-I don't know which one to advise you to buy.5. This candidate has an impressively diverse range of interests and experience.6. The child suddenly let go of her hand and ran across the street.7. The result of the competition will depend largely on theopinions of the judges.8. I'm tired of you telling me what to do all the time。
新编大学英语1-2册课文翻译
新编大学英语(第二版)第一册阅读文参考译文以生命相赠1 炸弹落在了这个小村庄里。
在可怕的越南战争期间,谁也不知道这些炸弹要轰炸什么目标,而他们却落在了一所有传教士们办的小孤儿院内。
2 传教士和一两个孩子已经丧生,还有几个孩子受了伤,其中有一个小女孩,8岁左右,她的双腿被炸伤。
3 几小时后,医疗救援小组到了。
救援小组由一名年轻的美国海军医生和一名同样年轻的海军护士组成。
他们很快发现有个小女孩伤势严重。
如果不立即采取行动,显然她就会因失血过多和休克而死亡。
4 他们明白必须给小女孩输血,但是他们的医药用品很有限,没有血浆,因此需要相配血型的血。
快速的血型测定显示两名美国人的血型都不合适,而几个没有受伤的孤儿却有相配的血型。
5 这位医生会讲一点越南语,忽视会讲一点法语,但只有中学的法语水平。
孩子们不会说英语,只会说一点法语。
医生和护士用少得可怜的一点共同语言,结合大量的手势,努力向这些受惊吓的孩子们解释说,除非他们能输一些血给自己的小伙伴,否则她将必死无疑。
接着问他们是否有人愿意献血来救小女孩。
6 对医生和护士的请求,孩子们(只是)瞪大眼睛,一声不吭。
此时小病人生命垂危。
然而,只有这些受惊吓的孩子中有人自愿献血,他们才能够得到血。
过了好一会儿,一只小手慢慢地举了起来,然后垂了下去,一会儿又举了起来。
7 “噢,谢谢,”护士用法语说。
“你叫什么名字?”8 “兴,”小男孩回答道。
9 兴很快被抱到一张床上,手臂用酒精消毒后,针就扎了进去。
在整个过程中,兴僵直地躺着,没有出声。
10 过了一会儿,他发出了一声长长的抽泣,但立即用那只可以活动的手捂住了自己的脸。
11 “兴,疼吗?”医生问。
12 兴默默地摇了摇头,但一会儿忍不住又抽泣起来,并又一次试图掩饰自己的哭声。
医生又问是不是插在手臂上的针弄疼了他,兴又摇了摇头。
13 但现在,偶尔的抽泣变成了持续无声的哭泣。
他紧紧地闭着眼睛,用拳头堵住嘴想竭力忍住哭泣。
14 现在医疗小组非常担忧,因为针不该使他们的小输血者一直感到疼痛。
全新版大学英语(第二版)综合教程2课文背诵段落原文及翻译1-5单元完整版
Unit112 One way of summarizing the American position is to state that we value originality and independence more than the Chinese do. The contrast between our two cultures can also be seen in terms of the fears we both harbor. Chinese teachers are fearful that if skills are not acquired early, they may never be acquired; there is, on the other hand, no comparable hurry to promote creativity. American educators fear that unless creativity has been acquired early, it may never emerge; on the other hand, skills can be picked up later.美国人的立场可以概括起来这么说,我们比中国人更重视创新和自立。
我们两种文化的差异也可以从我们各自所怀的忧虑中显示出来。
中国老师担心,如果年轻人不及早掌握技艺,就有可能一辈子掌握不了;另一方面,他们并不同样地急于促进创造力的发展。
美国教育工作者则担心,除非从一开始就发展创造力,不然创造力就有可能永不再现;而另一方面,技艺可于日后获得。
13 However, I do not want to overstate my case. There is enormous creativity to be found in Chinese scientific, technological and artistic innovations past and present. And there is a danger of exaggerating creative breakthroughs in the West. When any innovation is examined closely, its reliance on previous achievements is all too apparent (the "standing on the shoulders of giants" phenomenon).但我并不想夸大其辞。
新编大学英语(第二版)第二册课后答案
Unit 1 Love●Part Two Reading centered activitiesPre-readingReading Comprehension1.Understanding the structure of the passagePara.1-4 c para.5-7 a para.8-11 b para.12-13 d2. 1) They would stare at them.2) He felt embarrassed/ ashamed3) He never let on.4) He usually walked there with the help of his son5) He was pulled on a child’s sleigh to the subway station6) He like basketball, dances, and parties7) He asked them to sit down and fight with him.8) He was proud of his son9) He missed him very much and was sorry for what he had thought about him.10) He learned to have a good heart from his father.3. 1) C 2) A 3) C 4) B 5) D 6) A 7) B 8)C 9)D 10) A4. Understanding the reference Words.1)the difficulty in coordination the steps2)whether a person has a good heart3) a good heart4)the baseball team5)sat down to fight6)what the son has achieved7)sensed8)the reluctance to walk with him●Vocabulary1. 1) urged2) halted3) bother4) embarrassed5) adjusted6) complain7) kid8)engage9)subject10)saw to it that11)coordinate12)participate2.Word-buildingpatiencebitternessfortuneknowledgeablereluctantentrancecomplaintenviousmemorablefrustration1)bitter2)fortunate3)patience4)memorable5)reluctant6)entrance7)complaints8)envious9)knowledgeable10)frustration●Translation1.He walks slowly because of his bad leg.2.He came to the meeting despite his serious illness.3.He saw to it that the same mistake didn’t happen again.4.Now that they’ve got to know each other a little better, the get along just fine.5.Then I found myself surrounded by half a dozen boys.6.I send you my best wishes on this happy occasion.●Part Three Further development3.What is love?1)causes2)offers3)to4)not5)tell6)calls7)attracted8)discovers9)weak10)disappointed11)distance12)out●Part Four Writing and Translation2. Translation Practice1.From Chinese into English1)support a big family2)care for her children and parents3)pay for his children’s education4)after years of diligent research5)the financial burden on his shoulders6)She has a golden heart/ a heart of gold and loves people around her.7)My father has never bought any toys and candies for my younger brother andme, but I know he loves us.8)My parents do their best to meet our needs and always keep their promises. 2.From English into Chinese1)他从来不感到疲劳,非常喜欢干活,而且说话不多。
《新编大学英语》第2册Unit1-10文本(单元重点句子)
《新编大学英语》第2册Unit1-10文本(单元重点句子)Unit One1. A bad fire broke out in the supermarket. (p 4)2. A force-ten wind is capable of blowing the roofs off houses. (p25)3. As the disease progresses, the patient loses the ability to coordinate his or her movements. (p 5)4. Don’t let on that I told you. (p 8)5. Even the smallest baby can identify his mother from her voices. (p 27)6. He claimed that he had been deprived of his freedom. (p 20)7. He complaints about anything, his job, his wife, his bike and everything. (p 5)8. He seems to have been content to live and work in this province. (p 4)9. I met him only on one occasion. It was at a party. (p 4)10. It’s good to know you’ve got fr iends to lean on. (p 3)11. The body adjusts itself to change in temperature. (p 5)12. They urged that the library be kept open during the holidays. (p 8)13. You need a good sense of balance to ride a bicycle. (p 3)Unit TwoHe said he caught a fish as long as his arm, but I think he is exaggerating. (P. 41)I tried to convey in my speech how grateful we all were for his help. (P. 40)My trip to London didn’t turn out quite as planned. (P. 58) She found herself in conflict with her parents over her futurecareer. (P. 40)She just managed to hold back her anger. (P. 51)The book’s title misled me into thinking that it was a love story, but it was about cars. (P. 42)The children had an argument over what game to play. (P. 40) The idea rapidly gained acceptance in political circles. (P. 39) The power of speech distinguishes human beings from animals. (P. 50)Unit ThreeIn the face of great difficulty, she managed to keep her sense of humor.John has a very rigid attitude to the way he works.None of these social problems is unique to this country.That book is beyond the capacity of children who are still learning to read.That’s a remarkable achievement for some so young.The course will cover a whole range of topics.We won four games in succession.You need to channel your energies to something useful.Unit Four1. Profits have declined as a result of the recent drop in sales.2. A doctor writes the prescription and a chemist makes it up for you.3. Both your fears and your behavior are irrational.4. Despite her father’s reassurance she was still frightened of the dark.5. He wants to transfer some money to the account of his daughter.6. Her interest in flowers stems from her childhood in the country.7. Her views are backed up by the new scientific discovery.8. She cited three reasons why people get into debt.9. She’s become addicted to love stories.10. The judge reacted angrily to the suggestion that it hadn’t been a fair trial.11. The pub has recently extended its opening hours.12. To our great relief, the children all arrived home safely.Unit Five1. The students felt relieved when their teacher said that the mid-term examination was cancelled. (p 151)2. Classes will be called off on Thursday and Friday. (p 155)3. One’s conscious motives are often different from one’s subconscious ones. (p 141)4. Scientists have been working on methods to predict earthquakes. (p143)5. The castle dates back to the 14th century. (p 144)6. The dictionary is the largest volume on that shelf. (p 144)7. The teacher corrected the errors in Bill’s term paper. (p 141)8. When I heard the good news, I trembled with excitement. (p 154)Unit Six1. Our high living standards cause our population to consume25% of the world’s oil. (词P.192,句子课外)2. She is a very effective teacher. (词P.193, 句子课外)3. It’s impractical to have so many people all try to use this equipment at the same time. (词P.193, 句子课外)4. An English-language version of the book is planned for the autumn. P.1965. If you need advice, you have only to pick up the phone, orcome to see us. P.1846. My mother still regards me as a child. P.1847. People often underestimate the importance of the training. P.1958. The farmers fertilize their farmlands. (词P.182, 句子课外)9. The food was fairly good and the portions were sufficiently large to please the men. P.18310. This box holds the sacred relics of a saint. P.183Unit 71. He was sent on over 200 missions before being killed in action. (P229)2. It would be very hard to surpass this very high score. (P 230)3. Mother assured us that everything would be alright. (P227)4. Some of the staff are apt to arrive late on Mondays. (P239)5. The industrial revolution modified the whole structure of English society. (P 229)6. The meeting broke up in great confusion. (P242)7. Unfortunately the report was prepared in haste and contained several inaccuracies. (P 228)8. Where did you pick up English? (P 184)9. With regards to future oil supplies, the situation is uncertain. (P 231)10. You weren’t boring me.On the contrary, you were interesting me. (P 242)11. The form cannot be signed by anyone other than yourself. (P.250) Unit 8The game was all but over by the time we arrived. (P. 267)Before you depart, let me give you a word of advice. (P. 263) Do genes govern all characteristics of an individual? (P. 264)He gave his some money for the purchase of his school books. (P. 266)Her correspondence with Jim lasted many years. (非本册单词)I hated practicing, but I stuck to it, and now I can play pretty well. (P. 287)I love champagne but it’s not often I can indulge myself. (P. 276)If you don’t patent you inventions, someone might steal your idea. (P. 265)If you have any information concerning the recent accident, please call the police. (P. 275)Mick closely resembled his father. (P. 286)She anxiously scanned the faces of the men leaving the train in the hope of finding her husband. (P. 286)She came up with a new idea for increasing sales. (P. 287)She feels obliged to be nice to Jack because he’s her boss. (P. 285)The car reached speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. (P. 275)The Jackson family had occupied this apartment for the past six months. (P. 276)X-rays have confirmed that he has not broken any bones. (P.263)Unit 9\A campaign was conducted for equal rights.After some consideration, we have decided to sell the house.All their arrangements should be completed prior to your departure.British weather can never be relied on---it is always changing.Cars were still something of a novelty at the beginning of the century.He gives us a lot of trouble--- but I like him all the time.Her speech made tremendous impact on everyone.He is accused of murder.I perceived a note of unhappiness in her voice.More vehicles are prohibited from driving in the town center.The world’s wealth is not fairly distributed between men and women.We failed utterly to convince him.He read rapidly but did not digest anything.The discussions stimulated a free exchange of our ideas.I was pacing back and forth while I waited for the news.In theory, things can only get better. In practice, they may well become a lot worse.What may you suspect her of having taken the money?Unit101. Charities such as Oxfam are always trying to recruit volunteers to help in theirwork. P.3592. National poverty was aggravated by rapid population growth. P.3553. Some people find that certain foods trigger their headaches. P.3604. Surgical techniques are constantly being refined. P.3595. That is a very substantial improvement in the present situation. P.3606. There has to be a clear assessment of the country’s social needs. P.3567. All the members of the team come from totally diversebackground. (词P.344,句子课外)8. What can we do to reverse the present trend of falling sales? (词P.346,句子课外)9. Hard work is fundamental to his success. (词P.367,句子课外)10. He is not able to cope with the difficulties of his new position. (词P.370,句子课外)11. He was labeled a beggar by the local people because of his clothing. (词P.368,句子课外)12. The dream had distressed her greatly. (词P.367,句子课外)。
新编大学英语Unit2课文翻译与课后练习答案
Unit 2 Myths and LegendsIn-Class Reading Why the Tortoise’s Shell Is Not Smooth为什么乌龟的背壳凹凸不平1 从远处他妻子们的那些小木屋里传来的低声细语,时不时地被歌声打断,但是奥康瓦还是听到了,这是妻子们同各自的孩子在讲民间故事。
爱克蔚菲和她的女儿爱金玛坐在一块小地毯上。
现在,轮到爱克蔚菲讲故事了。
霎时,低声细语静了下来,所有的眼睛都转向她们最喜欢的故事能手。
2 “很久以前”,她开始讲道,“所有的鸟儿都被邀请到天上赴宴。
它们非常高兴,开始为这盛大的日子做准备。
它们用颜料把自己的身体涂成深红色并画上漂亮的图案。
3 “乌龟看到了所有这些准备活动,并很快了解了事情的来龙去脉。
动物界里发生的任何事都逃不过他的眼睛,(因为)他狡黠无比,诡计多端。
他一听说这一天上的盛宴,不禁垂涎三尺。
那些日子正在闹饥荒,乌龟已经有两个月没好好吃一顿饭了。
他的身体就像一段枯柴棍在空荡荡的躯壳里咔咔作响。
于是他稳扎稳打地开始计划如何能到天上去。
”4 “但是他没有翅膀呀,”爱金玛说。
5 “别性急,”她母亲回答道,“故事(的关键)就在这里。
乌龟没有翅膀,但他去找鸟儿们,请求能跟他们一起去。
”6 “‘我们太了解你了,’鸟儿们听了他的请求后说道。
‘你诡计多端并且忘恩负义。
如果我们答应你,你马上就会施展诡计。
我们老早就把你看透了。
’7 “‘你们不了解我,’乌龟说。
‘我已经脱胎换骨了,不再是你们以前所知道的那个捣蛋鬼了。
相反,我现在既体贴又善良。
我已经认识到,给别人制造麻烦的人就是在给自己制造麻烦。
放心吧,我保证不给你们增添任何麻烦。
’8 “乌龟巧舌如簧,没过多久,所有的鸟儿都一致认为,他确实已经脱胎换骨了,于是每只鸟儿都给了他一根羽毛,用这些羽毛,乌龟做了两只色彩绚丽的翅膀。
9 “最后,这盛大的日子终于来到了,乌龟第一个到达了集合地点。
等所有的鸟儿都来齐了,他们就一块儿动身。
新编英语教程unit1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10,11 课文翻译
翻译Unit111、他暗示John是肇事者的企图是徒劳的。
(insinuate,futile)暗示,无用的;无效的His attempt at insinuating that John was the culprit turned out to be futile.2、当他未能完成期望他做的事时,他很善于临时找个借口来为自己开脱。
(improvise)临时做He is very clever at improvising excuses when he fails to do what is expected of him.3、他此行去西藏可以满足他想参观布达拉宫的愿望了。
(gratify)使满足;使满意,使高兴His trip to Tibet will gratify his desire to see Potala. (the Potala Palace)4、这个公司拥有雄厚的人力资源。
(command)命令,指挥;控制This corporation commands excellent/rich/abundant human resources.5、另外想个办法去款待你的客人。
不要老是请他们看影视光碟。
(alternative)二中择一;供替代的选择Think of an alternative way of entertaining your guests. Don’t always show them VCDs.6、沉溺于胡思乱想和心血来潮是有害的。
(caprice)任性,反复无常;随想曲It is harmful to indulge in whims and caprices.7、不属于你的东西不要作非分之想。
(lay one’s hands on,be entitled to)2有权;有…的资格Try not to lay your hands on anything that you are not entitled to.8、他没有来参加竞赛。
新编大学英语2课文翻译Unit2
说着不同的语言1 当火星人和金星人最初相聚时,也遇到了我们目前存在的许多人际关系问题。
他们之所以能够解决这些问题是因为他们认识到相互之间的差异。
他们成功的秘诀之一就是良好的交流沟通。
2 具有讽刺意味的是,他们交流沟通的成功却是因为他们说着不同的语言。
当他们遇到问题时,就去找翻译帮助。
众所周知,他们每个人都清楚火星人和金星人语言不同,因此,一旦遇到冲突,他们并不去评论是非或争斗,相反,他们会掏出自己的短语词典,以便更全面地理解对方。
如果这样无效的话,他们就去找翻译帮助。
3 你明白吗?你知道,火星语和金星语用的词相同,但是所表达的含义却不同,这要根据词的用法来决定。
两种语言的措词尽管相似,但是措辞的内涵却不同,所侧重的情感也不同。
相互之间很容易误解。
因此,当交谈出现问题时,他们推断这只不过是一个误解而已,是预料中的,只要得到些许帮助他们就必定能够彼此理解。
他们体验到的是一种相互间的信任和认同,这是我们今天很少能体验到的。
4 即使在今天,我们依然需要翻译。
男人和女人即便用词相同,他们所表达的含义也很少相同。
例如:当女人说:“我觉得你从不听我说话,”她希望对方不要从字面上理解“从不”这个词。
使用“从不”这个词只不过是用来表达她此时此刻感到非常失望。
不要把它当作真实的意思来理解。
5 为了充分表达她们的感受,女人们往往会把事实夸大一点以引起注意,并使用各种最高级,隐喻以及推论。
男人错误地从字面上来理解这些用语。
他们误解了女人想要表达的意思,便常常以不赞同的态度,来回答她们。
下面列有十句女人的抱怨话,这些都是很容易被男人误解的,同时也列出了男人以不赞同的态度可能做出的回答。
容易被男人误解十种抱怨女人这样说:男人这样回答:“我们从不一起出去。
”“不对,我们上周还出去过。
”“所有人都不理睬我。
”“我敢肯定有人关注你。
”“我太累了,我什么也干不了了。
”“要是你不喜欢自己的工作,那就辞职。
”“我讨厌所有的一切。
”“我没觉得有什么让你讨厌的。
新编大学英语,第二版,book2,课件Unit One Love
Part Listening-centereng I
1 who called Susan? Michael. 2 why did he call Susan? He wanted to invite Susan to a new disco 3 What did Susan think of the offer? She thought it was terrific/marvelous/great 4 Where would the pick up Susan? He would pick up Susan at her home. 5 At what time would they meet? They would meet at seven Saturday night.
easygoing boy. My teachers and classmates in high school often say that I am outgoing and quite adventurous. But, to tell the truth,
sometimes I will also be a little bit shy. Anyway, like most young
Football, volleyball, basketball, tennis, Doing table-tennis, badminton, jogging sports characters Outgoing, easygoing, optimistic, friendly, cheerful, shy, inhibited, pessimistic, brave, adventurous, warm-hearted.
Additional words for talking someone you love
Unit-1-Love新编大学英语第二版第二册课文翻译
Unit 1 LoveA Good Heart to Lean OnAugustus J. BullockMore than I realized, Dad has helped me keep my balance.[1] When I was growing up, I was embarrassed to be seen with my father. He was severely crippled and very short, and when we would walk together, his hand on my arm for balance, people would stare. I would be ashamed of the unwanted attention. If he ever noticed or was bothered, he never let on.[2] It was difficult to coordinate our steps—his halting, mine impatient—and because of that, we did n't say much as we went along. But as we started out, he always said, “You set the pace. I will try to adjust to you. ”[3] Our usual walk was to or from the subway, which was how he got to work. He went to work sick, and despite nasty weather. He almost never missed a day, and would make it to the office even if others could not. It was a matter of pride for him.[4] When snow or ice was on the ground, it was impossible for him to walk, even with help. At such times my sisters or I would pull him through the streets of Brooklyn , N.Y. , on a child's sleigh to the subway entrance. Once there, he would cling to the handrail until he reached the lower steps that the warmer tunnel air kept ice-free. In Manhattan the subway station was the basement of his office building, and he would not have to go outside again until we met him in Brooklyn on his way home.[5] When I think of it now, I marvel at how much courage it must have taken for a grown man to subject himself to such indignity and stress. And I marvel at how he did it—without bitterness or complaint.[6] He never talked about himself as an object of pity, nor did he show any envy of the more fortunate or able. What he looked for in others was a “good heart”, and if he found one, the owner was good enough for him.[7] Now that I am older, I believe that is a proper standard by which to judge people, even thoughI still don't know precisely what a “good heart” is. But I know the times I don't have one myself.[8] Unable to engage in many activities, my father still tried to participate in some way. When a local baseball team found itself without a manager, he kept it going. He was a knowledgeable baseball fan and often took me to Ebbets Field to see the Brooklyn Dodgers play. He liked to go to dances and parties, where he could have a good time just sitting and watching.[9] On one memorable occasion a fight broke out at a beach party, with everyone punching and shoving. He wasn't content to sit and watch, but he couldn't stand unaided on the soft sand. In frustration he began to shout, “I'll fight anyone who will sit down with me! I'll fight anyone who will sit down with me! ”[10] Nobody did. But the next day people kidded him by saying it was the first time any fighter was urged to take a dive even before the bout began.[11] I now know he participated in some things vicariously through me, his only son. When I played ball (poorly), he “played” too. When I joined the Navy, he “joined” too. And when I came home on leave, he saw to it that I visited his office. Introducing me, he was really saying, “This is my son, but it is also me, and I could have done this, too, if things had been different. ” Those words were never said aloud.[12] He has been gone many years now, but I think of him often. I wonder if he sensed my reluctance to be seen with him during our walks. If he did, I am sorry I never told him how sorry I was, how unworthy I was, how I regretted it. I think of him when I complain about trifles, when I am envious of another's good fortune, whe n I don't have a “good heart”.[13] At such times I put my hand on his arm to regain my balance, and say, “You set the pace. I will try to adjust to you.”善良之心,久久相依当时我没有意识到,是爸爸帮我保持平衡奥古斯塔斯• J •布洛克1 随着我渐渐长大,当别人看见我和爸爸在一起,我会觉得很尴尬。
全新版(第二版)大学英语综合教程第二册课文翻译(最新全)
全新版(第二版)大学英语综合教程第二册课文翻译(最新全)Unit 1 Text A哈佛大学教育学教授霍华德·加德纳回忆其中国之行,阐述他对中西方不同的学习方式的看法。
Learning, Chinese-Style1987年春,我和妻子埃伦带着我们18个月的儿子本杰明在繁忙的中国东部城市南京住了一个月,同时考察中国幼儿园和小学的艺术教育情况。
然而,我和埃伦获得的有关中美教育观念差异的最难忘的体验并非来自课堂,而是来自我们在南京期间寓居的金陵饭店的大堂。
我们的房门钥匙系在一块标有房间号的大塑料板上。
酒店鼓励客人外出时留下钥匙,可以交给服务员,也可以从一个槽口塞入钥匙箱。
由于口子狭小,你得留神将钥匙放准位置才塞得进去。
本杰明爱拿着钥匙走来走去,边走边用力摇晃着。
他还喜欢试着把钥匙往槽口里塞。
由于他还年幼,不太明白得把钥匙放准位置才成,因此总塞不进去。
本杰明一点也不在意。
他从钥匙声响中得到的乐趣大概跟他偶尔把钥匙成功地塞进槽口而获得的乐趣一样多。
我和埃伦都满不在乎,任由本杰明拿着钥匙在钥匙的槽口鼓捣。
他的探索行为似乎并无任何害处。
但我很快就观察到一个有趣的现象。
饭店里任何一个中国工作人员若在近旁,都会走过来看着本杰明,见他初试失败,便都会试图帮忙。
他们会轻轻握紧本杰明的手,直接将它引向钥匙的槽口,进行必要的重新定位,并帮他把钥匙插入槽口。
然后那位“老师”会有所期待地对着我和埃伦微笑,似乎等着我们说声谢谢——偶尔他会微微皱眉,似乎觉得我俩没有尽到当父母的责任。
我很快意识到,这件小事与我们在中国要做的工作直接相关:考察儿童早期教育(尤其是艺术教育)的方式,揭示中国人对创造性活动的态度。
因此,不久我就在与中国教育工作者讨论时谈起了钥匙槽口一事。
TWO DIFFERENT W AYS TO LEARN我的中国同行,除了少数几个人外,对此事的态度与金陵饭店工作人员一样。
既然大人知道怎么把钥匙塞进槽口——这是处理槽口一事的最终目的,既然孩子还很年幼,还没有灵巧到可以独自完成要做的动作,让他自己瞎折腾会有什么好处呢?他很有可能会灰心丧气发脾气——这当然不是所希望的结果。
新编大学英语第二册课件Unit 1
5. I could have done this, too, if things had been different.
如果不是这种情形的话,我也能做这些。
This sentence means that if I had been as healthy as you instead of being crippled, I could have joined the Navy too. 这句话中主句
5. How did the father go to the subway station on snowy days? He was pulled on a child’s sleigh to the subway station.
6. What hobbies did the father have? He liked playing baseball and going to dances and parties.
2 Text structure
Text Structure
Part 1(Para.1-4)
The father’s physical condition and how he managed to get to work.
Part 2(Para.5-7) Part 3(Para.8-11)
The son’s comment on the father’s personality.
2. How did the son feel at the time? He felt embarrassed/ashamed.
3. What was the father’s reaction? He never let on.
Unit1Love新编大学英语第二版第二册课文翻译分解
Unit1Love新编大学英语第二版第二册课文翻译分解Unit 1 Love A Good Heart to Lean On Augustus J. Bullock More than I realized, Dad has helped me keep my balance. [1] When I was growing up, I was embarrassed to be seen with my father. He was severely crippled and very short, and when we would walk together, his hand on my arm for balance, people would stare. I would be ashamed of the unwanted attention. If he ever noticed or was bothered, he never let on. [2] It was difficult to coordinate our steps—his halting, mine impatient—and because of that, we didn’t say much as we went along. But as we started out, he always said, “You set the pace. I will try to adjust to you. ” [3] Our usual walk was to or from the subway, which was howhe got to work. He went to work sick, and despite nasty weather. He almost never missed a day, and would make it to the office even if others could not. It was a matter of pride for him. [4] When snow or ice was on the ground, it was impossible for him to walk, even with help. At such times my sisters or I would pull him through the streets of Brooklyn , , on a child’s sleigh to the subway entrance. Once there, he would cling to the handrail until he reached the lower steps that the warmer tunnel air kept ice-free. In Manhattan the subway station was the basement of his office building, and he would not have to go outside again until we met him in Brooklyn on his way home.[5] When I think of it now, I marvel at how much courage it must have taken for a grown man to subject himself to such indignity and stress. And I marvel at how he did it—without bitterness or complaint.[6] He never talked about himself as an object of pity, nor did he show any envy of the more fortunate or able. What he looked for in others was a “good heart”, and if he found one, the owner was good enough for him. [7] Now that I am older, I believe that is a proper standard by which to judge people, even though I still don’t know precisely what a “good heart” is. ButI know the times I don’t have one mysel f.[8] Unable to engage in many activities, my father still tried to participate in some way. When a local baseball team found itself without a manager, he kept it going. He was a knowledgeable baseball fan and often took me to Ebbets Field to see the Brooklyn Dodgers play. He liked to go to dances and parties, where he could have a good time just sitting and watching.[9] On one memorable occasion a fight broke out at a beach party, with everyone punching and shoving. He wasn’t contentto sit and wat ch, but he couldn’t stand unaided on the soft sand. In frustration he began to shout, “I’ll fight anyone who will sit down with me! I’ll fight anyone who will sit down with me! ” [10] Nobody did. But the next day people kidded him by saying it was the first time any fighter was urged to take a dive even before the bout began. [11] I now know he participated in some things vicariously through me, his only son. When I played ball (poorly), he “played” too. When I joined the Navy, he “joined” too. And when I came home on leave, he saw to it that I visited his office. Introducing me, he was really saying, “This is my son, but it is also me, and I could have done this, too, if things had been different. ” Those words were never said aloud. [12] He has been gone many years now, but I think of him often. I wonder if he sensed my reluctance to beseen with him during our walks. If he did, I am sorry I never told him how sorry I was, how unworthy I was, how I regretted it. I think of him when I complain about trifles, when I am envious of another’s good fortune, when I don’t have a “good heart”. [13] At such times I put my hand on his arm to regain my balance, and say, “You set the pace. I will try to adjust to you.” 善良之心,久久相依当时我没有意识到,是爸爸帮我保持平衡奥古斯塔斯? J ? 布洛克1 随着我渐渐长大,当别人看见我和爸爸在一起,我会觉得很尴尬。
新编大学英语教案(第二册)_Unit 1 Love
Unit OneTeaching Objectives1. To know the importance of the love;2.To understand what real love is;3. To learn to be a man with a good heart;4. To master the words describing love;5. Master the key language points and grammatical structures in the text;6. Conduct a series of reading, listening, speaking and writing activities related to the theme of theunit;7. To improve the students’ abilities of communication and making comments.Teaching allotment6 academic hours1-2 period preparation & listening-centered activities3-4 period In-Class Reading: A Good Heart to Lean On5-6 period After-Class Reading & ExercisesFocus Points1. Key words,phrases & usagesactivity, adjust, bother, cling, complain, content, coordinate, despite, embarrass, engage, envy, fortune, fortunate, frustrate, impatient, lean, local, navy, occasion, pace, participate, reluctance, severe, stress, trifle, worthy, urgenow that, set the pace, lean on, subject…to, engage in, see to it that,in frustration2. Difficult sentences1) If he ever noticed or was bothered, he never let on.2) When I think of it now, I marvel at how much courage it must have taken for a grown man to subject himself to such indignity and stress.3) He never talked about himself as an object of pity, nor did he show any envy of the more fortunate or able.4) But the next day people kidded him by saying it was the first time any fighter was urged to take a dive even before the bout began.3. Grammar focus1) 代词it 的用法;2)独立主格结构;3)now that 引导的原因状语从句;4)介词+which 结构Teaching Methods1. Using multi-media teaching equipment (应用多媒体教学手段)2. Listening and practice (听歌填词)3. Group-Discussion (分组讨论)4. Questions and answers (课堂问答)5. Class work (班级活动)Teaching Procedures1. W arming-up (课前准备活动)2. U nderstanding background knowledge (了解背景知识)3. T ext explanation (课文讲解)4. E xercises (巩固练习)5. A ssignments (作业)1. Useful InformationWhether it is a mother’s nurturing love for her child, a son’s loyal love for his father, the love between husband and wife, or the love between friends, love is a universal emotion that expresses itself in every culture. To love is to behuman. To need love is also to be human. Children, for example, need lovingcare in order to be emotionally healthy. Love is a deep feeling offondness, affection and friendship that grows among people.Romantic love usually begins as passion and evolves with timeto a more lasting sense of attachment. Many of thefamous romantic love stories in various cultures end in thetragedies of death or betrayal. The loss of love is favorite musicaltheme and the subject of countless stories,operas, songs, and ballads. 2. “Love” definition from a famous bookLove is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not self-seeking, itis noteasily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always projects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.3. The difference between like and loveThe verb “like” is not as strong as “love” and generally does not imply deep emotions. “Like” means to find pleasure or satisfaction in something or someone: l like eating at the restaurant. In English, the word “love” is often used informally instead of “like” in an intensified sense: he loves music; children love ice-cream; she loves her new job. However, “love” and “like” are not totally interchangeable. It is often the context that indicates the strength of the word “love”. The word “love” should not be used in the first person when speaking to another person, except in romantic situations (I love you).1. Warming-up activity: Talk about the most unforgettable character in your lifePurpose: make sure of the right way to express yourself logicallyForm: group discussion and individual talk.Steps: 1.Work in groups and discuss with others about the most important person in yourlife.2. Individual statement in class to share the story together3. Concluding remarks by the teacher on the performance of the students’ story andthe mannerSuggested words or expressionsConsiderate/patient/a great helper/generous/point out one’s mistake/encouraging/tender2. Further Development: Use your imagination and make up a love storyPurpose: give the students the chance to use the vocabulary they have learnedForm: done by the whole class togetherSteps: 1. Each member of the class contributes a sentence to develop the story, this can bedone in the order of their seats.2. Others have to listen carefullyso as to know how the story goes, and then helpthe story to develop.3. C oncluding remarks by the teacher on the performance of the students’ storyand the mannerSuggested words or expressionsBoyfriend/girlfriend/hate/heartbroken/emotion/attractive/beautiful/crippled/fall in love atfirst sight/generous/handsome/loyal/devoted/hesitate/unconditionally/adoring/interactionWords and phrases1. adjust :v. change slightly, especially in order to make it more effective or more suitablee.g. adjust one ’s watchShe adjusted the lamp so that the light fell directly on her book..搭配:adjust oneself toHe adjusted himself quickly to the heat of the country.adjustable a. adjustment n. readjust v.辨析:adjust : 常指机械方面的严格调整或校正,从而使各部件协调,达到运转或工作,或可指人或其它动物)改变原来的生活方式、生活习惯,从而适应新的环境。
【新编大学英语】第二版课文翻译+习题答案
13) directly 14) followed 15) trouble
Unit 2
便笺的力量
1 我当体育编辑,最早是为蒙比利埃(俄亥俄州)的《企业导报》工作,当时我很少收到体育迷的来信。因此,一天早晨放在我桌上的一封来信把我吸引住了。
2 打开来信,我看到了下面的话:“关于老虎队的述评很不错,再接再厉。”签名的是体育编辑堂?沃尔夫。当时我只是一个十几岁的小伙子(为每一竖栏写一英寸文字,稿酬总计达15美分),因此他的话最鼓舞人心了。我把这封信一直放在书桌的抽屉里,后来它的边角都卷起来了。每当我怀疑自己不是当作家的料时,重温一下堂的便笺,就又会树起信心来。
Reading comprehension
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Vocabulary
1. 1) A. entertaining B. entertainment C. entertained D. entertainer
13 一些专业的幽默家认为如今的幽默大多缺乏智慧,不够巧妙。他们不喜欢在幽默中过多使用有色情意味或粗俗的语言,而且觉得大多数幽默家缺乏创造性。的确,现在有些幽默令人震惊,但我认为这不是幽默的过错。幽默本身是活泼健康的,它还会继续生存下去,只因为每天都有有趣的事情发生。一些有幽默感的人会看到听到这些有趣的事情,并把它们编成妙趣横生、令人开心的笑话和故事。
5) sensitive to light
6) Mutual encouragement
7) made fun of him
8) persists in his opinion/viewpoint
9) to be the focus/center of attention
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Unit 1 LoveA Good Heart to Lean OnAugustus J. BullockMore than I realized, Dad has helped me keep my balance.[1] When I was growing up, I was embarrassed to be seen with my father. He was severely crippled and very short, and when we would walk together, his hand on my arm for balance, people would stare. I would be ashamed of the unwanted attention. If he ever noticed or was bothered, he never let on.[2] It was difficult to coordinate our steps—his halting, mine impatient—and because of that, we did n't say much as we went along. But as we started out, he always said, “You set the pace. I will try to adjust to you. ”[3] Our usual walk was to or from the subway, which was how he got to work. He went to work sick, and despite nasty weather. He almost never missed a day, and would make it to the office even if others could not. It was a matter of pride for him.[4] When snow or ice was on the ground, it was impossible for him to walk, even with help. At such times my sisters or I would pull him through the streets of Brooklyn , N.Y. , on a child's sleigh to the subway entrance. Once there, he would cling to the handrail until he reached the lower steps that the warmer tunnel air kept ice-free. In Manhattan the subway station was the basement of his office building, and he would not have to go outside again until we met him in Brooklyn on his way home.[5] When I think of it now, I marvel at how much courage it must have taken for a grown man to subject himself to such indignity and stress. And I marvel at how he did it—without bitterness or complaint.[6] He never talked about himself as an object of pity, nor did he show any envy of the more fortunate or able. What he looked for in others was a “good heart”, and if he found one, the owner was good enough for him.[7] Now that I am older, I believe that is a proper standard by which to judge people, even though I still don't know precisely what a “good heart” is. But I know the times I don't have one myself.[8] Unable to engage in many activities, my father still tried to participate in some way. When a local baseball team found itself without a manager, he kept it going. He was a knowledgeable baseball fan and often took me to Ebbets Field to see the Brooklyn Dodgers play. He liked to go to dances and parties, where he could have a good time just sitting and watching.[9] On one memorable occasion a fight broke out at a beach party, with everyone punching and shoving. He wasn't content to sit and watch, but he couldn't stand unaided on the soft sand. In frustration he began to shout, “I'll fight anyone who will sit down with me! I'll fight anyone who will sit down with me! ”[10] Nobody did. But the next day people kidded him by saying it was the first time any fighter was urged to take a dive even before the bout began.[11] I now know he participated in some things vicariously through me, his only son. When I played ball (poorly), he “played” too. When I joined the Navy, he “joined” too. And when I came home on leave, he saw to it that I visited his office. Introducing me, he was really saying, “This is my son, but it is also me, and I could have done this, too, if things had been different. ” Those words were never said aloud.[12] He has been gone many years now, but I think of him often. I wonder if he sensed my reluctance to be seen with him during our walks. If he did, I am sorry I never told him how sorry I was, how unworthy I was, how I regretted it. I think of him when I complain about trifles, when I am envious of another's good fortune, when I don't have a “good heart”.[13] At such times I put my hand on his arm to regain my balance, and say, “You set the pace. I will try to adjust to you.”善良之心,久久相依当时我没有意识到,是爸爸帮我保持平衡奥古斯塔斯• J •布洛克1 随着我渐渐长大,当别人看见我和爸爸在一起,我会觉得很尴尬。
他身材矮小,走起路来跛得很厉害。
我们一起走时,他要把手搭在我的肩上才能保持平衡,人们就会盯着我们看。
对这种不必要的注意我觉得非常难堪。
他也许曾注意到,或着觉得烦恼,但他从来没有流露出来。
2 要协调我们的步伐并不容易,他(的步子)一瘸一拐的,我(走起来)则缺乏耐心。
因此,我们走路的时候并不怎么说话。
但出发时,他总是说:“你定步伐,我会尽量跟上。
”3 我们通常在家和地铁之间来往,这是他上班的必由之路。
不论生病还是碰到恶劣的天气他都去上班,几乎没有旷过一天工。
即使别人无法上班,他也要去办公室。
对他来说这是一种自豪。
4 当地上有冰或雪的时候,即使有人帮忙他也无法走路。
这时,我或者我的姐妹就用孩子玩的雪撬拉着他,穿过纽约布鲁克林的街道,直到地铁的入口处。
一到那儿,他就能紧紧抓住扶手一直走下去, 地铁道里比较暖和,下面的楼梯不结冰。
曼哈顿的地铁站正好是他办公楼的地下室,因此除了从布鲁克林我们去接他的地方到回家为止,他都不用再出去。
5 一个成年男子要有多少勇气才能承受这种屈辱和压力,我现在想来惊讶不已。
他从没有痛苦或抱怨,他是怎么做到这一步的我感到不可思议。
6 他从不把自己当作同情的对象,也从不对更幸运的或更能干的人表示任何嫉妒。
他在别人身上所寻找的是一颗“善心”。
如果他找到了一颗善心,那么有这么颗心的人对他来说就是一位大好人了。
7 由于年龄的增长,我相信那是一种用来判断人的恰当的标准,尽管我还不能精确地知道什么是一颗“善心”。