胡敏讀故事記托福詞匯092：健談的陌生人 The Talkative Stranger
“This is a very interesting exposition,” Fred said. “I love the exhibition building. It’s one of the finest extant examples of classical architecture. I especially enjoyed the extemporaneous speech we just heard. May I ask what you do for a living?” Fred asked the three men.
“這是個(gè)有意義的博覽會(huì)。”弗雷德說，“我喜歡這個(gè)會(huì)展大樓，它是現(xiàn)存最杰出的古典建筑之一。我尤其欣賞我們剛剛聽過的即席演講。請(qǐng)問你們是做什么的?”弗雷德問另外三個(gè)人。
“My job is to prevent the exploitation of animals, ” replied Roland. “Specifically, I write newspaper articles about research laboratories that exploit animals for medical experiments. These types of businesses hate public exposure. I hope to exterminate them with my storied.”
“我的工作是防止動(dòng)物被不正當(dāng)利用，”羅蘭回答，“說得具體些，就是為報(bào)社寫些文章揭露那些用不正當(dāng)手段利用動(dòng)物來做醫(yī)學(xué)實(shí)驗(yàn)的研究實(shí)驗(yàn)室。這類機(jī)構(gòu)怕公開曝光。我希望借助我的文章能除掉他們。”
“I operate an express business,” Terry said. “We deliver overnight parcels. It’s like an extension of the post office. Currently, I’m trying to extend my business overseas.”
“我經(jīng)營(yíng)特快專遞業(yè)務(wù)，”特里說，“我們負(fù)責(zé)投遞夜間的包裹，像是郵局業(yè)務(wù)的延伸。目前，我正努力把業(yè)務(wù)拓展到海外。”
“On the exterior, I probably look like an athlete,” Ben said. “However, I’m a professor of mathematics. I’m writing a book about trigonometric and exponential functions. It’s written expressly for post-graduate students. What do you do?”
“從外表看，我也許像個(gè)運(yùn)動(dòng)員。”本說，“可我是數(shù)學(xué)教授。我在寫一本關(guān)于三角和指數(shù)功能的書。他們是專門為研究生寫的。你是做什么的呢?”
“I’m involved in mineral exploration,” Fred said. “I just love the exquisite shapes and colors of previous stones. I also specialize in the use of explosives.” Fred had an extensive background in geology. He had already explored for minerals in several different countries. He was an expressive man. He enjoyed nothing more than expounding his theories and experiences to anyone who was unfortunate enough to be caught in a conversation with him.
“我從事礦物勘探工作。”弗雷德說，“我非常喜歡那些珍奇石頭的優(yōu)美外形和色彩。我還專門學(xué)過如何使用炸藥。”弗雷德有廣泛的地質(zhì)學(xué)背景知識(shí)。他曾去過好幾個(gè)國家勘探礦藏。他富于表現(xiàn)力。如果你不幸得很，被他纏住，與他交談起來，他會(huì)詳細(xì)地跟你解釋他的理論和經(jīng)歷，而沒有什么比這更令他高興了。
After ten minutes of listening to Fred talk. the three men were bored to death. Finally, Roland spoke, “Please excuse us, we have to leave. We have an important matter to attend.”
聽弗雷德說了十分鐘后，這三個(gè)人煩的要死了。終于，羅蘭開口了：“請(qǐng)?jiān)彛覀儽仨氁吡?。我們還有意見重要的事情要做。”
“I haven’t finished telling my tale,” Fred replied. “What could possibly be so important as to extenuate your hasty departure in the middle of my story?”
“我還沒講完我的故事，”弗雷德回答，“有什么事情如此重要竟成為你們中途匆匆離開的借口呢?”
The three men smiled and quickly responded in unison, “We have to go to the toilet.”
三個(gè)人笑了笑，然后很快的齊聲答道：“我們必須去廁所。”
Words:
exploit vt. 開拓;開采，開發(fā);(出自于私自目的而)利用，剝削
exploitation n. 開發(fā)，開采;(出自于私自目的或用不正當(dāng)手段)利用，剝削
exploration n. 勘察;探究
explore vt. 探險(xiǎn)，勘探;仔細(xì)檢查，探究
explosive adj. 爆炸的，易爆發(fā)的;n. 炸藥
exponential adj. 指數(shù)的
exposition n. 博覽會(huì)，展覽會(huì)
exposure n. 暴露，曝光
expound v. 解釋，詳細(xì)說明
express business 特快專遞業(yè)務(wù)
expressive adj. 有表現(xiàn)力的，富有表情的
expressly adv. 特意地，專門
exquisite adj. 優(yōu)美的，高雅的
extant adj. 現(xiàn)存的
extemporaneous adj. 即席的，無準(zhǔn)備的
extent v. 延長(zhǎng)，擴(kuò)大
extension n. 延長(zhǎng)，擴(kuò)充
extensive adj. 廣的，多方面的，廣泛的
extenuate v. 掩飾，減輕，使(罪過)等顯得輕微;為。。。提供理由
exterior n. 外部，外表
exterminate vt. 根除，滅絕
