He Taught Us to Love 他教会我们如何去爱

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He Taught Us to Love 他教会我们如何去爱

Russ was a lovable kid with a myriad¹ of communication challenges a speech impediment, dyslexia, auditory and large motor problems. But today he is walking confidently, standing² tall to make an acceptance speech for having been chosen one of the “Outstanding Young Citizens” in Ocean County, New Jersey,because of his phenomenal volunteer service in the town of Toms River.As I listened, I closed my eyes. I found myself recalling the memorable³ moments. My mind was a blur⁴ of warm images of Russ as a loving, caring youth, a gentle soul, accepting his challenges. And now, as he stood at the lectern, I knew his heart must be racing⁵.As Russ continued his speech, I thought about the fateful day he was diagnosed with all those impairments and how proud his tutors would be if they could see him today. Here he was at twenty-nine, being honored for ten years of service as a volunteer fireman. Russ was responsible for organizing clothing for the homeless, teaching preschool children about fire safety, and for playing Santa Claus for terminally ill children by driving up in a fire truck.At the end of his speech, Russ thanked his parents for giving him a good life ? for instilling⁶ him with self-esteem and for teaching him about morals and integrity. Then, pausing for a few seconds, he looked intently at his audience. He took us by surprise by touching⁷ lovingly on the loss of his nephew, Austin Lee Hanning. Austin was just three years old when he died from a rare and incurable⁸ disease.At that moment, I had to close my eyes again before I unleashed⁹ a different set of tears. A hush¹⁰ fell over the room as Russ dedicated¹¹ his volunteer award to Austin’s memory. He concluded his speech by lifting the audience up with the compassionate¹² warmth of these words, “Austin taught me how to love.”What made the occasion even more special was the fact that Russ, who never made it as the star of the football team, and who had never been voted “most likely to succeed,” had risen to be a true “star” in his community.Russ became a man of strong character by his unselfish dedication¹³ and service to others. Labeled perceptually impaired¹⁴, Russ now sees and acts clearly with his heart. His words and deeds inspire everyone who knows him. It is Russ, our son, who “has taught us how to love.”

1 myriad   

adj.无数的；n.无数，极大数量

参考例句：

• They offered no solution for all our myriad problems.对于我们数不清的问题他们束手无策。
• I had three weeks to make a myriad of arrangements.我花了三个星期做大量准备工作。

2 standing   

n.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的

参考例句：

• After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
• They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。

3 memorable   

adj.值得回忆的，难忘的，特别的，显著的

参考例句：

• This was indeed the most memorable day of my life.这的确是我一生中最值得怀念的日子。
• The veteran soldier has fought many memorable battles.这个老兵参加过许多难忘的战斗。

4 blur   

n.模糊不清的事物；vt.使模糊，使看不清楚

参考例句：

• The houses appeared as a blur in the mist.房子在薄雾中隐隐约约看不清。
• If you move your eyes and your head,the picture will blur.如果你的眼睛或头动了，图像就会变得模糊不清。

5 racing   

n.竞赛，赛马；adj.竞赛用的，赛马用的

参考例句：

• I was watching the racing on television last night.昨晚我在电视上看赛马。
• The two racing drivers fenced for a chance to gain the lead.两个赛车手伺机竞相领先。

6 instilling   

v.逐渐使某人获得（某种可取的品质），逐步灌输( instil的现在分词 )；逐渐使某人获得（某种可取的品质），逐步灌输( instill的现在分词 )

参考例句：

• Make sure your subordinates understand your sense of urgency and work toward instilling this in allsubordinates. 确保你的下属同样具备判断紧急事件的意识，在工作中潜移默化地灌输给他们。 来自互联网

7 touching   

adj.动人的，使人感伤的

参考例句：

• It was a touching sight.这是一幅动人的景象。
• His letter was touching.他的信很感人。

8 incurable   

adj.不能医治的，不能矫正的，无救的；n.不治的病人，无救的人

参考例句：

• All three babies were born with an incurable heart condition.三个婴儿都有不可治瘉的先天性心脏病。
• He has an incurable and widespread nepotism.他们有不可救药的，到处蔓延的裙带主义。

9 unleashed   

v.把（感情、力量等）释放出来，发泄( unleash的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• The government's proposals unleashed a storm of protest in the press. 政府的提案引发了新闻界的抗议浪潮。
• The full force of his rage was unleashed against me. 他把所有的怒气都发泄在我身上。 来自《简明英汉词典》

10 hush   

int.嘘，别出声；n.沉默，静寂；v.使安静

参考例句：

• A hush fell over the onlookers.旁观者们突然静了下来。
• Do hush up the scandal!不要把这丑事声张出去！

11 dedicated   

adj.一心一意的；献身的；热诚的

参考例句：

• He dedicated his life to the cause of education.他献身于教育事业。
• His whole energies are dedicated to improve the design.他的全部精力都放在改进这项设计上了。

12 compassionate   

adj.有同情心的，表示同情的

参考例句：

• She is a compassionate person.她是一个有同情心的人。
• The compassionate judge gave the young offender a light sentence.慈悲的法官从轻判处了那个年轻罪犯。

13 dedication   

n.奉献，献身，致力，题献，献辞

参考例句：

• We admire her courage,compassion and dedication.我们钦佩她的勇气、爱心和奉献精神。
• Her dedication to her work was admirable.她对工作的奉献精神可钦可佩。

14 impaired   

adj.受损的；出毛病的；有（身体或智力）缺陷的v.损害，削弱( impair的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• Much reading has impaired his vision. 大量读书损害了他的视力。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• His hearing is somewhat impaired. 他的听觉已受到一定程度的损害。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》