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(单词翻译)

Lesson 51 At the Convention 在会上

Words:

contrary adj. 相反的,对抗的

contrast vt. 对照之后的悬殊差别/对比,对照

contravene1 v. 违反,抵触

contrite2 adj. 悔悟的,悔罪的,痛悔的

contrive3 vt. 设计,发明;设法

controversial adj. 引起或可能引起争论的

controversy4 n. 争论,辩论

convention n. 会议,传统

conventional adj. 传统的,习俗的

converge5 vi. 聚合,集中于一点,会聚

conversant6 adj. 亲近的,熟悉的

conversation n. 会话,非正式会谈

converse7 vi. 谈话,交谈

conversion8 n. 转变;改变信仰

convert vt. 转换;转变信仰

converter n. 炼钢用的转炉;转换器

convex adj. 凸出的

convict vt. 证明。。。有罪,宣判。。。有罪

conviction n. 确信,深信,坚信

convincing adj. 令人信服的,有说服力的

“Tom, are you enjoying the automobile9 convention?” I asked. Tom did not answer. He was too busy conversing10 with the pretty salesgirl sitting next to him. “I hate to break up your conversation, Tom, but I really need your help. I’m not conversant with the theory behind this new fuel converter. What causes the conversion and why does it have a convex casing?”

“I’m not sure how it converts fuel to energy,” Tom replied with a contrite smile. “But their salesgirls are very convincing.” Tom returned his attention to the attractive young salesgirl.

Contrary to popular belief, attending an automobile convention is hard work. I say this with conviction. In contrast with Tom’s goals of socializing, I contrive to learn new and complex things. Some of the brightest inventors converge at these automobile conventions. I enjoy listening to them discuss the latest controversies11. I love it when they argue about how to replace conventional technology. I’ve heard some convincing arguments in favor of converting to electric cars. However, it is still a controversial issue. One thing is for true. We will not be seeing any electric can in our lifetime.

“Hey, Tom,” I whispered, rather harshly. “Come on. You’re 75 years old and you can barely walk. She’s only 20. You conduct contravenes12 the rules of etiquette13!”

“I don’t care!” He snapped back in a shaky voice. “Convict me if you want, but I’m only guilty of true love.” The salesgirl smiled politely.

“Oh, no, not again!” I said, shaking my head with a smile.

“汤姆,这次汽车会议感觉怎么样?”我问道。汤姆没有回答。他正忙着与坐在身边的那位漂亮的金发女推销员交谈。“我不愿打扰你们的谈话,汤姆,但我的确需要你的帮助。关于这个新型燃料转换器的工作原理我不太熟悉,是什么引起的转变?它为什么有个凸起的外壳呢?”

“我不太清楚它是如何把燃料转变成能的。”汤姆回答道,脸上露出歉疚的笑容。“但他们的女推销员是令人信服的。”说完,他的注意力又回到那个迷人的女推销员身上去了。

与普通人的想法相反,参加汽车会议对我来说是件艰苦的工作。这一点我确信不疑。汤姆来的目的是社交。相比之下,我想设法学些新鲜、复杂一点的东西。这些汽车会议云集了一些最优秀的发明家。我喜欢听他们讨论最近引起争议的问题。他们关于如何取代传统技术的争论的争论我更是津津有味。我还听见了赞成转变为电力汽车的很有说服力的论点。但是我电力汽车仍然是一个有争议的话题。有一件事是肯定的——我们在有生之年是看不到电力汽车了。

“嗨,汤姆,”我压低声音很严肃的说,“算了吧,你都75岁了,老的快走不动了。她才刚刚20岁。你的行为不合道德规范。”

“我不管!”他反驳道,声音有些颤抖。“如果想判我有罪,你只管判好了。但我只会因真爱而判有罪。”听了这话,女推销员彬彬有礼地报以微笑。

“噢,别再这样了!”我边说边笑着摇了摇头。


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1 contravene 1YNzg     
v.违反,违背,反驳,反对
参考例句:
  • The moves contravene the peace plan agreed by both sides.这些举措违反了双方同意的和平方案。
  • He said the article did not contravene the industry's code of conduct.他说这一条款并未违反行业的行为准则。
2 contrite RYXzf     
adj.悔悟了的,后悔的,痛悔的
参考例句:
  • She was contrite the morning after her angry outburst.她发了一顿脾气之后一早上追悔莫及。
  • She assumed a contrite expression.她装出一副后悔的表情。
3 contrive GpqzY     
vt.谋划,策划;设法做到;设计,想出
参考例句:
  • Can you contrive to be here a little earlier?你能不能早一点来?
  • How could you contrive to make such a mess of things?你怎么把事情弄得一团糟呢?
4 controversy 6Z9y0     
n.争论,辩论,争吵
参考例句:
  • That is a fact beyond controversy.那是一个无可争论的事实。
  • We ran the risk of becoming the butt of every controversy.我们要冒使自己在所有的纷争中都成为众矢之的的风险。
5 converge 6oozx     
vi.会合;聚集,集中;(思想、观点等)趋近
参考例句:
  • The results converge towards this truth.其结果趋近于这个真理。
  • Parallel lines converge at infinity.平行线永不相交。
6 conversant QZkyG     
adj.亲近的,有交情的,熟悉的
参考例句:
  • Mr.Taylor is thoroughly conversant with modern music.泰勒先生对现代音乐很精通。
  • We become the most conversant stranger in the world.我们变成了世界上最熟悉的陌生人。
7 converse 7ZwyI     
vi.谈话,谈天,闲聊;adv.相反的,相反
参考例句:
  • He can converse in three languages.他可以用3种语言谈话。
  • I wanted to appear friendly and approachable but I think I gave the converse impression.我想显得友好、平易近人些,却发觉给人的印象恰恰相反。
8 conversion UZPyI     
n.转化,转换,转变
参考例句:
  • He underwent quite a conversion.他彻底变了。
  • Waste conversion is a part of the production process.废物处理是生产过程的一个组成部分。
9 automobile rP1yv     
n.汽车,机动车
参考例句:
  • He is repairing the brake lever of an automobile.他正在修理汽车的刹车杆。
  • The automobile slowed down to go around the curves in the road.汽车在路上转弯时放慢了速度。
10 conversing 20d0ea6fb9188abfa59f3db682925246     
v.交谈,谈话( converse的现在分词 )
参考例句:
  • I find that conversing with her is quite difficult. 和她交谈实在很困难。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • They were conversing in the parlor. 他们正在客厅谈话。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
11 controversies 31fd3392f2183396a23567b5207d930c     
争论
参考例句:
  • We offer no comment on these controversies here. 对于这些争议,我们在这里不作任何评论。 来自英汉非文学 - 历史
  • The controversies surrounding population growth are unlikely to subside soon. 围绕着人口增长问题的争论看来不会很快平息。 来自辞典例句
12 contravenes 6fe9184fb549e1384a597f81b62e8740     
v.取消,违反( contravene的第三人称单数 )
参考例句:
  • This fence contravenes our common right to pasturage. 这道栅栏侵害了我们牧场的共有权。 来自辞典例句
  • This evidence contravenes our theory. 这个证据跟我们的理论不相符。 来自辞典例句
13 etiquette Xiyz0     
n.礼仪,礼节;规矩
参考例句:
  • The rules of etiquette are not so strict nowadays.如今的礼仪规则已不那么严格了。
  • According to etiquette,you should stand up to meet a guest.按照礼节你应该站起来接待客人。

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