好書俱樂部 | 本集 精彩教學影片(講解老師:Chris & Antony 老師)
Eugene O’Neill was one of the most famous playwrights of the 20th century. He spent most of his early years traveling with his father, who was a stage actor. At age seven, he was sent to boarding school, away from his family. He was later admitted to Princeton University but dropped out before finishing his first year. After that, O’Neill started what he called his real education through “life experience.”
The following years nearly cost him his life. O’Neill became addicted to alcohol during his travels around the world by sea and later contracted tuberculosis. When he recovered, O’Neill decided to turn over a new leaf and started writing plays. Although his first efforts weren’t well-received, he kept improving and finally reached an extraordinary level of success.
The movie star became addicted to alcohol after her divorce and the death of her son.
這名影星自從離婚加上她兒子過世後,就沉迷於嗜酒了。
Drug addicts pose potential threats to society as a whole.
吸毒者對整個社會造成潛在的威脅。
My brother is a huge chocolate addict and eats it every single day.
我的哥哥是個巧克力狂熱者,每天都吃。
Hank got very excited after learning that he was admitted to Harvard University.
漢克得知他被哈佛大學錄取後感到非常興奮。
Fred dropped out because he had to earn money for his family.
弗瑞德休學了,因為他必須替全家賺錢。
Sam became addicted to playing video games.
山姆沉迷於電玩遊戲。
The criminal claims he has turned over a new leaf.
那罪犯聲稱他已改過自新了。
Mozart is celebrated as one of the most talented musicians in the world.
莫札特被譽為世界上最有才華的音樂家之一。