每日一字: Perspective

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Perspective [N.]



字義:
A particular attitude towards something; a way of thinking of something;
The ability to think about problems and decisions in a reasonable way without exaggeration.
態度;觀點;客觀的判斷能力。

This word is one of the basic elements of MUN. Have you ever thought of why we chose to model "the UN?" Because the UN is a parliament of nations: hundreds of member states assemble to discuss on a pressing issue, each with its own interest and unique point of view. MUN seeks to cultivate the skill to penetrate through a web of conflicting interest and think independently. For students on the threshold to the complicated society, a sense of perspective is a must to survive.
這個字是模聯的根本元素之一。為什麼要模擬"聯合國"? 因為聯合國就像一個世界議會,上百國齊聚一堂探討一項重大議題,每一個國家都有各自的利益與獨特考量。模聯無非就是要訓練在複雜的利害關係中,客觀判斷的能力與思維。這是學生從個體步入複雜的社會中所必須具備的生存能力。

例句:
Krugman often views an issue from a historical perspective.
克魯曼先生常常用歷史的觀點看待問題。
MUN activities are aimed to provide students with a global perspective.
拓展學生的國際觀是模聯努力的目標。
Debating with others can often help to put your own problems into perspective.
和別人辯論往往有助於正視自己的問題。