New words and expressions 生词短语

inherit vt.：继承

disinherit v.：剥夺继承权

illiterate n. ：文盲

literary a. ：文学的

literature n.：文学

circum=surrounding 周围的

circus ：马戏团，马戏场

circumspect a. ：慎重的，周到的，小心谨慎的

environment n. ：(用单数)

circumstance n. (用复数)

deprive sb. of sth. 剥夺某人...

rob: 抢 rob sb. of sth.

possess: 拥有 dispossess sb. of sth.

invest: 投资 devest: 拿走

denude v. ：使身无分文

He deprived me of the opportunity of education.

He deprived me of freedom.

I’m deprived./downfallen.

convince sb. of sth.

He convinced me of his honesty. (强调结果)

persuade sb. to do sth.

She persuade me to go shopping with her. （强调过程）

His speech is very convincing. (他的演说具有说服力)

enlightened: 受到启迪

Listen to both sides, you will be enlightened. (兼听则明)

the enlightenment ：启蒙运动

We should base our understanding on reason.

1. ancient philosopher (Aristotle)

2. Renaissance (文艺复兴)

3. scientific revolution

Religion always regarded human as vicious. (well-natured: 人性本善)