Language Point 37

What he had learned in one context transferred to a completely different one. (Para. 15)

Meaning: He used what he had learned in one situation in a completely different situation.

context: n. 1. words that come before and after a word, phrase, statement, etc, helping to show what its meaning is

The context in which a word is used can help you understand it.
单词的语境会帮助你理解词义。

2. the general conditions in which an event, action, etc., takes place

This is the context in which the President must make his decision.
这一形势促使总统必须作出决定。

transfer: v. move from one location or job to another

He wanted to transfer some money to his daughter's account.
他想转一些钱到他女儿的帐户上。

Now the patient can transfer from the wheelchair to seat with relative freedom.
现在病人能比较容易地从轮椅转到坐凳上。