讲解:
be bested by
被打败
But even in this contest Carnegie will be bested by his old rival.
但是即使是捐钱比赛 卡内基还是输给了他的老对手。
reminder (of sb / sth) | ~ (that...)
引起回忆的事物;提醒人的事物:
The sheer size of the cathedral is a constant reminder of the power of religion.
大教堂的宏大规模使人时刻领略到宗教的威严。
be bitten by sth
对某事物着迷;热衷于某事物:
He's been bitten by the travel bug.
他迷上了旅游。
a disgrace (to sb / sth)
令人感到羞耻的人(或事):
Your homework is an absolute disgrace.
你做的作业太丢人了。
give sth away
赠送;捐赠:
He gave away most of his money to charity.
他把他的大部份钱都捐赠给了慈善事业。
adj. 纯粹的,全然的,陡峭的
adv. 完