经典名人英语演讲(中英对照):The Great Society(2)

1. subdue v. 制服,征服

He must exert himself to subdue so proud a display of resentment.
他必须施展本事，征服这种因忌恨而产生的骄傲。

2.  continent n. 大陆

Here was a continent of 200 million souls.
这里是一个拥有两亿人口的大陆。

3. wisdom n. 智慧

Social life is the fountain of wisdom of writers.
社会生活是作家们智慧的源泉。

4. elevate v. 提升

We do not elevate it to the dignity of a first principle.
我们不会将它提升到首要原则的高度。

5. indignation n. 愤怒;愤慨

The requirement of this insulting property makes their very indignation.
这一侮辱性的要求使他们十分愤怒。

6. opportunity n. 机会

We, too, cherish the opportunity to participate in the decision-making process.
我们也珍视参加决策过程的机会。