一直很熟悉Perfect做形容词,今天学到了它还可以做动词,做动词时,重音在第二音节上。表示:使……完美,可以和improve同义替换,但是不同的是,它更能体现一个人的决心和毅力,表示精益求精,匠人之心的意思。
1)翻译下面的句子:他是在德国读本科期间提高了自己的德语能力。
It was during his undergraduate years in Germany that he perfected his German.
2)造句:
他是在美国读研究生期间提高了自己的英语能力。
It was during his graduate years in America that he perfected his English.
3) art除过有艺术的意思,还有技能skill的意思。比如the art of public speaking, the art of acting等等。