Unit 4 History and traditions带你了解世界著名大学——都柏林圣三一学院的历史与它的传统文化。Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, Trinity College in Dublin stands alongside Oxbridge among the seven ancient universities in Britain and Ireland. The academic complex is infused①with serenity, despite being located at the centre of the capital just across the street from the Irish Houses of Parliament. The campus, spanning 190,000 square metres, features a mix of old collegiate② architecture on the west side, and modern establishments on the east. It was ranked by Forbes as one of the 15 most beautiful college grounds in the world in 2010.Up your game at the library of Trinity College, the largest research library in Ireland. Being a legal deposit library, it is legally entitled③ to a copy of every book published in Britain and Ireland, accounting for its staggering volume of six million printed materials including an extensive collection of manuscripts, music scores and maps.The Old Library, a masterpiece of Irish architect Thomas Burgh within the library complex, houses the precious Book of Kells and has become one of the most frequented tourist attractions in the country. A 65 － metre － long main chamber is adorned④ with marble busts of philosophers and writers under a luxurious barrel－vaulted ceiling. 【注】 ① infuse v. 使具有，注入(某特性) ② collegiate adj. 学院的 ③ entitle v. 使享有权利；使符合资格 ④ adorn v. 装饰；装扮【立德树人】 历史的美丽在于其经久不衰的底蕴和内涵(The beauty of history lies in its enduring cultural essence and connotation)，作为学生的我们，在未来的学习道路 上 也 要 取 历 史 之 长 ， 继 往 开 来 (carry forward the cause pioneered by our predecessors and forge ahead into the future...
