<第一單元>
1. above all 尤其是；最重要的是
He is hardworking, considerate, and above all, honest.
他勤奮，善解人意，尤其是，誠實。
2. above 不屑於；超出....的理解範圍
He is not above asking questions.
他不以問問題為恥。.          
This book is above / beyond me.
這本書我看不懂。
3. abandon oneself to + O 放棄；放縱
Don’t abandon yourself to despair.
別自暴自棄。
4. by accident 無意中 cf. on purpose 故意地
I discovered the secret by accident.
我無意中發現那秘密。
5. all walks of life = every walk of life 各行各業
I know people from all walks of life.
我認識各行各業的人。
6. automatically = by itself 自動地