Without being prescriptive, Dr. Cressey helped me see that my parents loved me; I wouldn't be under their roof forever; they were actually my allies in terms of what really counted; it was absurd to think that they had done anything wrong.
在不採取說教方式的情況下,
Dr. Cressey幫助作者看清父母是愛他的;
他終究不會永遠住在父母的屋簷下;
在真正重要的事情上,他們其實是作者的盟友;
要認為他們做錯了什麼簡直荒謬。
進一步的闡釋︰
雖然作者暫時受制於父母的安排,但這並不會成為終身桎梏,而是一段生命必經的過程。
由抗拒到理解,作者認清真正值得追求的目標時,父母成了最堅實的後盾,而非阻力。
sexist: treating other people, especially women, unfairly because of their sex or making offensive remarks about them
An airline hostess, also known as a flight attendant or cabin crew, is a member of the aircrew responsible for passenger safety and comfort during flights.
astronaut: DJ[ˋæstrənɔ:t]
doggedly: in a way that shows that you are determined and do not give up easily
unnerved: to make somebody feel nervous or frightened or lose confidence
In baseball, a wild pitch occurs when a pitcher throws the ball to the batter in a way that the catcher cannot control with ordinary effort, and as a result, a base runner advances to the next base.
cohort: a group of people who share a common feature or aspect of behavior
A growth spurt is a period of rapid physical development, primarily characterized by an increase in height and weight.
galumph: to move in a heavy, careless or noisy way
Coming of age refers to the transition from childhood to adulthood.
thrill: a strong feeling of excitement or pleasure; an experience that gives you this feeling
goof around: to spend your time doing silly or stupid things
stint: a period of time that you spend working somewhere or doing a particular activity
The brass section of an orchestra or band consists of the musicians who play brass instruments.
trombone: a large brass musical instrument that you blow into, with a sliding tube used to change the note
lug: to carry or drag something heavy with a lot of effort
circular: a letter, notice or advertisement that is sent to a large number of people at the same time
venture: a business project or activity, especially one that involves taking risks
toss: to throw something lightly or carelessly
porch: a small area at the entrance to a building, such as a house or a church, that is covered by a roof and often has walls
dreaded: causing fear
murmur: to say something in a soft quiet voice that is difficult to hear or understand
spank: to hit somebody, especially a child, several times on their bottom as a punishment
disciplinarian: a person who believes in using rules and punishments for controlling people
intimidating: frightening in a way that makes a person feel less confident
Towering stature refers to someone or something having a very tall or impressive height. It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone or something that is outstanding in terms of importance, influence, or power.
intrinsically: in a way that belongs to or is part of the real nature of somebody/something
punitive: intended as punishment
collaborative: involving, or done by, several people or groups of people working together
suck up: to try to please somebody in authority by praising them too much, helping them, etc., in order to gain some advantage for yourself
smart aleck: a person who thinks they are very clever and likes to show people this in an annoying way
snap: to speak or say something in an impatient, usually angry, voice
turmoil: a state of great worry in which everything is confused and nothing is certain
Plaster walls are a construction detail where a layer of plaster is applied to a surface, typically walls and ceilings, to create a smooth, finished appearance. Plaster can be used for both decorative and protective purposes, and is often applied over brick, concrete, or other materials.
hard-pressed: having a lot of problems, especially too much work, and too little time or money
disarming: making people feel less angry or likely to suspect somebody than they were before
lead up to: to be an introduction to or the cause of something
sparingly: in a way that is careful to use or give only a little of something
hindsight: the understanding that you have of a situation only after it has happened and that means you would have done things in a different way
avid: very enthusiastic about something (often a hobby)
Carl Jung was a Swiss psychologist and psychiatrist who founded analytic psychology.
intriguing: very interesting because of being unusual or not having an obvious answer
prescriptive: telling people what should be done
absurd: extremely silly; not logical and sensible
dispense with: to stop using somebody/something because you no longer need them or it
belittle: to stop using somebody/something because you no longer need them or it
Bill Gates "Source Code"
Online Dictionaries Used:
hk.dictionary.search.yahoo.com
www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com
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