经典名人英语演讲(中英对照):Truth and Tolerance in America(7)

The latter charge was especially ironic.
后一项指责特别令人哭笑不得。

2. religion n. 宗教

It's difficult to live up to the proinciples of the christian religion.
实行基督教的教条是困难的。

3. explicit a. 详尽的，清楚的

He must underline and make heavily explicit.
他一定要刻意雕琢，力求明白。

4. mandate v. 命令，指令

It's the doctor's mandate.
这是医师的命令。

5. conscience n. 良心

I envy your peace of mind, your clean conscience, your unpolluted memory.
我羡慕你平静的心境，纯洁的良心和没有玷污过的记忆。