事实：条条大路通罗马-All Roads Lead To Rome
时间：2018-12-19 作者：英语课 分类：Facts-事实
英语课
Pre-Listening Vocabulary
figurative: having a symbolic 1 or metaphorical 2 meaning; not to be taken literally 3
literal: having a straightforward 4 meaning; exactly as it sounds
efficiently 5: quickly and easily; in the least amount of time
All Roads Lead To Rome
The figurative expression, All roads lead to Rome, means that all choices, methods, or actions eventually lead to the same result. In ancient Roman times, this statement had a more literal meaning. The Roman Empire had an advanced system of roads, and all major roads led directly to the capital. New roads were often built shortly after the Empire captured a new city. Stone mile markers told travellers how far they were from the next major city, and a Golden Milestone 6 was placed in the capital. Roman roads made it possible to transport military units, goods, and knowledge efficiently, helping 7 the Empire expand and achieve great power.
figurative: having a symbolic 1 or metaphorical 2 meaning; not to be taken literally 3
literal: having a straightforward 4 meaning; exactly as it sounds
efficiently 5: quickly and easily; in the least amount of time
All Roads Lead To Rome
The figurative expression, All roads lead to Rome, means that all choices, methods, or actions eventually lead to the same result. In ancient Roman times, this statement had a more literal meaning. The Roman Empire had an advanced system of roads, and all major roads led directly to the capital. New roads were often built shortly after the Empire captured a new city. Stone mile markers told travellers how far they were from the next major city, and a Golden Milestone 6 was placed in the capital. Roman roads made it possible to transport military units, goods, and knowledge efficiently, helping 7 the Empire expand and achieve great power.
1 symbolic
adj.象征性的，符号的，象征主义的
- It is symbolic of the fighting spirit of modern womanhood.它象征着现代妇女的战斗精神。
- The Christian ceremony of baptism is a symbolic act.基督教的洗礼仪式是一种象征性的做法。
2 metaphorical
a.隐喻的，比喻的
- Here, then, we have a metaphorical substitution on a metonymic axis. 这样，我们在换喻（者翻译为转喻，一种以部分代替整体的修辞方法）上就有了一个隐喻的替代。
- So, in a metaphorical sense, entropy is arrow of time. 所以说，我们可以这样作个比喻：熵像是时间之矢。
3 literally
adv.照字面意义，逐字地；确实
- He translated the passage literally.他逐字逐句地翻译这段文字。
- Sometimes she would not sit down till she was literally faint.有时候，她不走到真正要昏厥了，决不肯坐下来。
4 straightforward
adj.正直的，坦率的；易懂的，简单的
- A straightforward talk is better than a flowery speech.巧言不如直说。
- I must insist on your giving me a straightforward answer.我一定要你给我一个直截了当的回答。
5 efficiently
adv.高效率地，有能力地
- The worker oils the machine to operate it more efficiently.工人给机器上油以使机器运转更有效。
- Local authorities have to learn to allocate resources efficiently.地方政府必须学会有效地分配资源。