“It is the highest form of self-respect to admit our errors and mistakes and make amends for them. To make a mistake is only an error in judgment, but to adhere to it when it is discovered shows infirmity of character.”
– Dale E. Turner, Minister
句型分析
(It) is the (highest form of self-respect) (to admit our errors and mistakes and make amends for them). //
(To make a mistake) is only an error in judgment, //
but (to adhere to it when it is discovered) shows (infirmity of character).
去修饰找核心
① 三个主句：
1.It is the highest form of self-respect
2.sth is only an error
3.sth shows infirmity
②不定式：
1.作主语，后置，主句用it代替：
to admit our errors and mistakes and make amends for them
2.不定式作主语
To make a mistake
3.不定式作主语
to adhere to it when it is discovered
4.of所有格，...的：
form of self-respect
infirmity of character
中文释义
「承认我们的错误和过失并加以弥补是自尊的最高形式。但发现错误还继续坚持，则显示出性格上的软弱。」
——戴尔·E·特纳，部长，神职人员
人物链接
戴尔·特纳 (1958-1982) 是西雅图大学公理会的高级神职人员，拥护自由主义基督教教义，为《西雅图时报》撰写宗教专栏长达21年，也是一位非常受欢迎的演讲者。
KEY WORDS
respect [rɪˈspekt] n.尊敬;敬意;尊重; v.尊敬;尊重;仰慕;
例句：
A two-minute silence was held as a mark of respect .
人们静默两分钟以示尊敬。
amend [əˈmend] v.修正，修订(法律文件、声明等)
例句：
He asked to see the amended version.
他要求看修订本。
adhere [ədˈhɪə(r)] v.黏附;附着
例句：
For ten months he adhered to a strict no-fat low-salt diet.
十个月来他严格坚持无脂肪少盐饮食。
character [ˈkærəktə(r)] n.(人、集体的)品质，性格;(地方的)特点，特性;
例句：
The character of the neighbourhood hasn't changed at all.
这片住宅区的风貌依旧。
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