“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).
去修飾找核心
① 三個主句：
1.It is the highest form of self-respect
2.sth is only an error
3.sth shows infirmity
②不定式：
1.作主語，後置，主句用it代替：
to admit our errors and mistakes and make amends for them
2.不定式作主語
To make a mistake
3.不定式作主語
to adhere to it when it is discovered
4.of所有格，...的：
form of self-respect
infirmity of character
中文釋義
「承認我們的錯誤和過失並加以彌補是自尊的最高形式。但發現錯誤還繼續堅持，則顯示出性格上的軟弱。」
——戴爾·E·特納，部長，神職人員
人物鏈接
戴爾·特納 (1958-1982) 是西雅圖大學公理會的高級神職人員，擁護自由主義基督教教義，為《西雅圖時報》撰寫宗教專欄長達21年，也是一位非常受歡迎的演講者。
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 .
人們靜默兩分鐘以示尊敬。
amend [əˈmend] v.修正，修訂(法律文件、聲明等)
例句：
He asked to see the amended version.
他要求看修訂本。
adhere [ədˈhɪə(r)] v.黏附;附著
例句：
For ten months he adhered to a strict no-fat low-salt diet.
十個月來他嚴格堅持無脂肪少鹽飲食。
character [ˈkærəktə(r)] n.(人、集體的)品質，性格;(地方的)特點，特性;
例句：
The character of the neighbourhood hasn't changed at all.
這片住宅區的風貌依舊。
閱讀更多 Owen大話英語 的文章
