Summary of L17-L31

Not only was the young Albert passionately curious, he was also remarkably persistentand would net easily give up on a problem.

Albert?s development was also stimulatedby the company of intelligent adults such as an uncle who was an engineer and a medical student who was a friend of the family.

Einstein was inspiredto take up mathematics by Euclidean geometry.Language Points (L32-L46)

Convince （V.）

1). to make sb/yourself believe that sthis true （使…相信）?~sb/yourself (of sth)

?You'll need to convince them of your enthusiasm for the job. ?~ sb/yourself (that)…

?I'd convinced myself (that) I was right.

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2). to persuade sbto do sth（说服）?~ sbto do sth

?I've been trying to convince him to see a doctor.

Language Points (L32-L46)

Translate:

他的竞选演讲未能使选民相信他就是参议员的合适人选。（to convince）

His speech failed to convince the votersHis speech failed to convince the voters that he was the right personHis electionspeech failed to convince the voters that he was the right personfor the Senate seat.Language Points (L32-L46)

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Insight （N.）(the ability to have) a clear, deep understanding of a complicated problem or situation

洞察力，深刻见解；直觉；领悟；顿悟

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He was a brilliant actor who brought deep psychological insight to many of his roles. ��

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The Professor offered some interesting insights into the human society.