研究生英语Unit 7 Scripts for students.doc

There has always been Olympic mischiefA Review of Olympic IdealsPierre de CoubertinOlympism Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles.(Olympic Charter, Fundamental Principles, paragraph 1) 奥林匹克主义.奥林匹克主义是增强体质、意志和精神并使之全面均衡发展的一种生活哲学。奥林匹克主义谋求体育运动与文化和教育相融合，创造一种以奋斗为乐、发挥良好榜样的教育作用并尊重基本功德原则为基础的生活方式。A Review of Olympic Ideals : The Olympic OathIn the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules that govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honor of our teams.我代表全体运动员宣誓，为了体育的光荣和本队的荣誉，我们将以真正的体育精神，参加本届运动会比赛，我们将尊重并遵守奥运会各项规则。Key words:1. quip vt. make clever or sarcastic remarks* I punch him playfully on the chest and quip that Id hate to have met him if he was tense.* He quipped before kissing Alicia when they remarried last June.2. snob n. a person who is overly proud of having special knowledge or judgment in a subject, or of belonging to a presumably superior social class* I have to admit that I nearly did fall into the trap of becoming a snob.* Hes a bit of a snob and wont speak to the likes of me. 3. arbiter n. a person or group authorized to judge a competition, controversy, etc.; an arbitrator* He took on himself the role of moral arbiter of the nation.* The arbiter will have the last say in resolving this dispute.4. enticement n. an inducement to gain or pleasure* There is a range of enticements to have a credit card.* They tried to persuade me to go to Florida, but hot weather is not much of an enticement if you dont like the sun.5. absolve vt. free （sb.） from fulfilling a promise or duty, or from having to suffer for wrongdoing* The witness testimony absolved him from all blame for the accident.* I absolve you from your vows as they are really so unattainable.6. ferocious adj. extremely savage; fierce* President George W. Bush has met with some ferocious criticism from the opposition.* The police had had to deal with some of the most ferocious violence ever seen on the streets of London.7. besmirch vt. dishonor （sb./sth.）; slander * No matter who he may be, the man who publicly besmirches his wifes name, is not, was not, and never will be, a gentleman.* His jealous brother besmirched him in front of a large group of his colleagues.8. anecdote n. a short account of some interesting incident or event, esp. one in the life of a person* A successful professor always knows how to use the anecdotes at the right time to diversify his lectures.* I related the anecdote, whereupon he laughed heartily.9. nonetheless adv. however; nevertheless* Chinas entry into WTO, nonetheless, opens up new opportunities and challenges for its development.* There are serious problems in our country. Nonetheless, we feel this is a good time to return.10. fortify vt. strengthen against attack* All the strategic passes in the mountains are fortified.* They hurriedly fortified the village with barricades of carts, tree trunks and whatever came to hand.11. ominous adj. of a bad omen; unfavorable; portentous* There was an ominous silence when I asked whether my contract was going to be renewed.* There is a widespread testimony that this ominous fact is due to inherent biological defects in the crowded life of cities.12. conjecture n. guess; guessing form （and express） an opinion not based on firm evidence* Dont waste too much energy on such conjectures but try to find out the truth.* The rumor raised much conjecture.13. bleak adj. cheerless and depressing; dismal* Its probably the most bare, bleak, barren and inhospitable island Ive ever seen. * The house stands on a bleak, windswept moor.14.frailty n. physical weakness; weakness in character or morals; fault or imperfection* She died after a long period of increasing frailty.* Tolerant of human frailty in whatever form, she almost never judged people.Text analysis（para.1 sen.1） Every four years, when the Olympics roll around again, journalists seem automatically to recycle those misty-eyed notions about “Good Old Days”.roll around go round and round; return at a regular or usual time* Vacation days eventually become empty and boring, I began to be anxious for September to roll around and for school to begin. Trans.: 每逢四年一度的奥运盛会，记者们似乎总会自然而然地把“过去的好时光”那些模糊的概念重新炒作一番。(para.2 lines8-11) In fact, the mythology of a perfect Olympic is the modern invention of snobs and self-styled purists, perpetuated by sports writers-and television commentators at a loss to fill air time. l at a loss1) uncertain as to how to proceed: at a loss to explain the discrepancy2) unable to produce what is needed: at a loss for words Trans.: 事实上，曾有过完美的奥运会的神话只是现代的势利小人和一群自封的纯粹主义者的杜撰，通过体育文章撰稿人和转播期间设法填补空白时间的电视评论员流传下来。（line 14）as a matter of course 1) an inevitable ending理所当然的事2)自然而然的；理所当然地; 照例l Our vet is very efficient; he sends us a reminder when the cat is due for a booster vaccination as a matter of course. 我们的兽医工作效率很高，当猫要按时免疫接种时，他总给我们寄一张提醒单来。l I check my in-tray every morning as a matter of course. 我照例每天早晨查看收文盘。l Mothers as a matter of course have much affection for their children. 母亲自然地很疼爱孩子。(para.5lines27-29) But these arbiters were often susceptible to financial enticements- and treats. susceptible 1. easily influenced or affected by sth. Young people are most susceptible to advertisements.2. easily influenced by feelings, impressionable Hes so susceptible that she easily gained his affection.Trans.: 这些比赛的主宰者往往经不起金钱以及盛宴的诱惑。 (Para. 7 lines 53-55) Promoters of minor track meets- which were often held to advertise local products(!)- would fork over plenty to have the hottest runners of the day merely show up. fork over: hand over; pay out* The son usually cries out for independence and autonomy,“ but when it comes time to spend money, hed make the old man fork over.* My theft insurance policy will have to fork over that $10 million. Trans.: 当时，一些小型比赛-通常是为了给当地的产品做广告（！）-的发起者，确实会向当红短跑明星支付大笔的酬金，请他们到场露露脸。 (para.13 lines 90-101) When he crossed the finish line, he was a little “high” on more than joy- having fortified himself along the road with swigs of sugared wine. high on: enthusiastically in approval or support of* Some happy people are low on pleasure, but high on absorption and immersion, meaning they take great pleasure in the things that they do Trans.: 尽管在冲过终点线时，他显得与其说是兴奋还不如说有点“醉醺醺”的因为他在途中大量饮用掺了糖的葡萄酒以保持体力。 (para.14 lines 104-107) Just before President Teddy Roosevelts daughter was to give him his medal, it was discovered that Lorz had not, after all, gone the entire distance under his own steam. l under ones own steam- without help from others; unaided* I live under my own steam, and nobody took me under his wing. Trans.: 正当特迪罗斯福总统的女儿给他颁奖之际，洛兹被发现没有独立跑完全程。(para.14 lines 107-108) Having cramped up at ab