速成英语口语第六册 Lesson 8 He Taught Me All I Know

Lesson 8 He Taught Me All I Know

Dad: What a great picture! Do you remember this one, a few summers ago? That's Grandpa, and we're working on that old clunker of his.

You know, my dad is the person who has most influenced my life, hands down. I'll never forget the lessons I learned¹ from him that shaped the man I became.

Son: Can you tell me more about Grandpa? I wish I'd gotten to know him better before…you know.

Dad: Grandpa was great. People always say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. He taught me all I know about being² a mechanic³ and gave me the confidence⁴ to follow my dreams to open up our shop.

He encouraged me to be the best I could be and to be brave and honest. I guess he was my role⁵ model growing up.

Son: I want to be just like you when I grow up, Dad. I miss Grandpa.

Dad: Just remember that I want you to be your own person and follow your own dreams. And I'm glad you had the opportunity⁶ to get to know Grandpa before we lost him.

1 learned   

adj.有学问的，博学的；learn的过去式和过去分词

参考例句：

• He went into a rage when he learned about it.他听到这事后勃然大怒。
• In this little village,he passed for a learned man.在这个小村子里，他被视为有学问的人。

2 being   

n.存在；生存；生命存在，生命，人， 本质；art.在，有，是

参考例句：

• Can you explain to me the purpose of being?你能对我解释一下存在的目的吗？
• What is the purpose of our being?我们生存的目的是什么？

3 mechanic   

n.技工，机(械)工，机修工

参考例句：

• The mechanic made the necessary adjustments to the engine.机械师对发动机作了必要的调整。
• He is a mechanic who buys and sells cars on the side.他是一个兼营买卖汽车的技工。

4 confidence   

n.信任，信托，自信，信心，把握，大胆，厚颜，过于自信，狂妄

参考例句：

• We have full confidence in our victory.我们有必胜的把握。
• I should like to exchange a few words with you in confidence.我想私下和你交换点意见。

5 role   

n.角色；任务

参考例句：

• My role has ended here.我的任务已经在这里结束。
• Mini-computers are playing an important role in our lives.微型电脑在我们生活中扮演着重要的角色。

6 opportunity   

n.机会；时机

参考例句：

• It's a pity that Mike passed up such a good opportunity.迈克错过了这么好的一个机会,真是可惜。
• I love the country,but I have less opportunity of seeing it.我热爱乡村,但我几乎没有机会见到它。