Caps and gowns are a classic tradition for graduation.
Graduatingfrom a high school, university, college, or academy is an important ritualwith a long history. When students graduate, they are moving on to another major chapterin their lives. Graduation ceremoniesgive all the graduating students a great sense of importance.
A big part of the ceremony is wearing the academic regalia, which has been much the same for hundreds of years. The attiretypically consists ofa cap and a gown. Known as a mortarboard, the cap is a hat with a square shape and a tassel hanging from one side. It is believed to have been created in the 15th century. Its design was influencedby a type of hat called “biretta,” which was worn by Catholic clerics and scholars.
Graduation gowns have an interesting history as well. They have been used since the 12th century, a time when the first universities were formed. In those days, most professorswere priests who wore clerical clothes, which were typically long robes. Gowns were also designed to help people stay warm because the auditoriumsand halls of Europe in the late Middle Ages were rather chilly. In the 14th century, Oxford and Cambridge University made caps and gowns their official graduationattire. Since then, the iconiclook has been used at graduationceremonies worldwide.
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Words in Use
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graduate
[ˋgrædʒʊɪt]
n. 大學畢業生
a. 研究生的
Benjamin’s father is a Cambridge graduate.
班哲明的爸爸是劍橋畢業生。
I am currently a graduate student at that university.
我目前是那所大學的研究生。
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graduation
[͵grædʒʊˋeʃən]
n. 畢業（與介詞 from 並用）
What will you do upon graduation from college?
你大學畢業後要做什麼？
高中 Level 4
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chapter
[ˋtʃæptɚ]
n. 章，回，篇；一段時期；分會
The last chapter of the book was quite exciting.
這本書的最後一章相當精彩。
That was a chapter of my life I’d rather not discuss.
我那段人生是我不願討論的。
The local chapter of the Lions Club meets every Tuesday.
獅子會本地分會每週二會聚一次。
高中 Level 2
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influence
[ˋɪnflʊəns]
n. & vt. 影響
Ms. Brown has a good influence on the students.
布朗老師對學生有正面的影響。
What you do now will greatly influence your future.
你現在的作為會大大影響你的未來。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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scholar
[ˋskɑlɚ]
n. 學者
The author of this book is also a famous scholar in his country.
在他的國家裡，本書的作者同時也是一位知名的學者。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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professor
[prəˋfɛsɚ]
n. （大學）教授
Mr. Stevens is a professor of psychology.
史蒂芬先生是心理系的教授。
高中 Level 3
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robe
[rob]
n. 長袍；浴袍
=
bathrobe
The judge was wearing a black robe.
那位法官穿著黑色長袍。
Bryan put on his robe before he went to answer the door.
布萊恩去應門前，先穿上了他的浴袍。
Bryan put on his bathrobe before he went to answer the door.
布萊恩去應門前，先穿上了他的浴袍。
高中 Level 3
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chilly
[ˋtʃɪlɪ]
a. 寒冷的
=
cold
It is getting chilly in here. Let’s turn the heater on.
這裡頭越來越冷了。把暖氣打開吧。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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academy
[əˋkædəmɪ]
n. （專門培養專才的）學院（如藝術學院、攝影學院等）
It’s my dream to get admitted to West Point Military Academy. 獲得西點軍校的入學許可是我的夢想
高中 Level 6
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ritual
[ˋrɪtʃʊəl]
n. 儀式 ; 例行公事
a. 儀式的
The priest performed a ritual of blessing at the altar.
這位牧師在祭壇上進行祈福代禱的儀式。
Reading an English newspaper has become part of my morning ritual.
閱讀英文報紙已經成為我晨間例行公事的一部分。
As part of the ceremony, Joseph and the other men must perform a ritual dance.
作為典禮的一環，喬瑟夫和其他男子必須表演儀式舞。
Important events such as weddings and funerals are full of ritual activities.
諸如婚禮和喪禮等的重要活動有很多儀式性活動。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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ceremony
[ˋsɛrə͵monɪ]
n. 典禮
The principal awarded five outstanding students
during the ceremony.
校長在典禮上頒獎給 5 位優秀學生。
Don’t stand on ceremony; please make yourself at home.
不要拘束，自己來別客氣。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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attire
[əˋtaɪr]
n. 衣服；盛裝
You should always wear clean and appropriate attire to demonstrate professionalism.
你應該穿著乾淨得體的衣服以展示專業精神。
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auditorium
[͵ɔdəˋtorɪəm]
n. . 禮堂
Our high school auditorium has a seating capacity
of 2,000.
我們高中的禮堂可容納 2,000 個人。
英檢中高
高中 Level 6
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iconic
[aɪˋkɑnɪk]
a. 代表性的，指標性的
One of the most iconic landmarks in the world is the Eiffel Tower.
世界上最具指標性的地標之一就是艾菲爾鐵塔。
Practical Phrases
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consist of
包含⋯⋯，由⋯⋯組成
= be made up of...
This new shower gel consists of sea salt and other minerals.
這一新款沐浴乳的成分包括海鹽及其他礦物質。
請從下欄選出最適合的句子來完成該句
❶ I need a bowl of hot soup
❷ Starting her own business
❸ Hank began his new job
A. as soon as he graduated.
B. is an exciting new chapter in Sarahʼs career.
C. as he is influenced by those around him.
D. to warm me up on this chilly day.
