Language Point 22

Not every idea will have value but capture it first and evaluate later. (Para. 8)

Meaning: Some ideas may have value but some others may not; we have to capture it first and make evaluation of it later.

evaluate: v. examine and judge carefully

Tests are used to evaluate students' progress in school.

考试被用来检验学生在学校所取得的进步。

After evaluating the patient's condition, the doctor decided to try a new drug.

对病人的病情进行检查以后，医生决定试用一种新药。