英文短篇故事（纽约）460 Put on Your Thinking Cap

 　　The speaker was addressing a roomful of teachers. He said, "'Thinking' and 'thinking critically¹' aren't the same. For example, if you're thinking about what day it is, that's not thinking critically." He instantly² heard some murmuring. A teacher said, "But that isn't even an example of 'thinking.' If you're thinking about what day it is, you're just trying to remember. Now, remembering may be a part of thinking, but it's not really thinking." He asked, "Well, how can it be a part of thinking without being thinking?" She said, "A wheel is part of a car, but it's not a car. It's just a wheel." He said, "Yes, but you can't compare 'thinking' to a car, can you? One is a process, and the other is a product." She said, "You're right about that. I think I'm going to have to think about this some more." He said, "Me too."

1 critically   

吹毛求疵地；重要地

参考例句：

• Last night she was critically ill in intensive care. 昨晚她病危，处于重病特别护理中。
• The plane was critically disabled when one of the engines caught fire. 有一台引擎起火，使飞机严重受损。

2 instantly   

adv.立即，立刻

参考例句：

• She was used to having her orders instantly obeyed.她习惯了让人即刻服从她的命令。
• Though he slept soundly,he awoke instantly.他虽然睡得很香，但是马上就醒了。