【英语时差8,16】学习英语的一些建议(2)

We may also record our notes on tapes so as to often listen to them more easily, to deepen our impression and to lighten our burden of memory. 　　Sometimes it is needful to draw some tables and illustrations that are very impressive, visual and concise¹. 　　Watching English movies, English TV programs, listening to English songs and learn English on some special occasions are also excellent and vivid English listening stratagem² as we may combine English with some certain scenes to deepen our memory.　　 　　Never just memorize single English words. Learn by heart the whole sentences and the phrases that contain the new words so we may know how to use the words. 　　If time permits, we may read a Mini Chinese-English dictionary carefully from cover to cover, which may help us widen our sight and master knowledge in all aspects. 　　Excellent personality is one of the decisive factors in English study. Persistence³, patience, self-confidence and determination are badly needed.

1 concise   

adj.简洁的，简明的

参考例句：

• The explanation in this dictionary is concise and to the point.这部词典里的释义简明扼要。
• I gave a concise answer about this.我对于此事给了一个简要的答复。

2 stratagem   

n.诡计，计谋

参考例句：

• Knit the brows and a stratagem comes to mind.眉头一皱，计上心来。
• Trade discounts may be used as a competitive stratagem to secure customer loyalty.商业折扣可以用作维护顾客忠诚度的一种竞争策略。

3 persistence   

n.坚持，持续，存留

参考例句：

• The persistence of a cough in his daughter puzzled him.他女儿持续的咳嗽把他难住了。
• He achieved success through dogged persistence.他靠着坚持不懈取得了成功。