One
that, despite being vilified or
suppressed by forces of ignorance throughout history, is the prime cause of
human progress and well-being.
*
vilify: 비난하다
Also
like Hogwarts, MIT brings young people from around the country and world who
are a little bit off-the-charts in
their potential for this “magic.”
* off-the-charts: exceeding existing
standards
ex>
I saw so many designs that were off-the-charts at the recent auto show.
ex>
Tamara’s grades have always been great, but her recent report card was off-the-charts.
Some
come from environments and communities that celebrated their gifts.
* gifts: natural abilities
ex>
Bonnie had many gifts that made her an excellent professional dancer.
Students
come to MIT from every religion, every ethnicity. Some from educated, affluent families, others from ones
that live at or near poverty.
* affluent: wealthy
ex>
I would never have guessed that Gayle grew up in an affluent
neighborhood.
More
than, I believe, any institution, MIT attracts and admits this type of creative
raw potential, these young people
with unusual gifts, with the desire to and ability to push all of humanity forward.
* raw: undeveloped; unrefined
ex>
His playing style is sloppy, but it’s clear that the rookie has plenty of raw
talent.
* push (something or someone) forward: to cause (something or
someone) to advance
ex>
Don’t you admire the way Professor Robinson pushes her students forward?
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