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Scientists have made a map of the eye colour of people in Britain. They found out that the most common colour is blue. The scientists say that thousands of years ago, all British people's eyes were brown. The researchers found that 48 per cent of British people have blue eyes, 30 per cent of people have green eyes and 22 per cent have brown. The area around Edinburgh in Scotland was the place where most people had blue eyes. Over half (57 per cent) of those in and around Edinburgh have blue eyes. The southwest of England has the fewest blue-eyed people. Just 35 per cent of people living there are blue eyed. The scientists say they do not know why some regions of Britain have a lot of blue-eyed people.

科学家绘制了一张英国眼睛颜色的分布图。他们发现最普遍的是蓝色。科学家说，在几千年以前，所有英国人的眼睛都是棕色的。研究人员发现，48%的英国人有蓝色眼睛，30%的人有绿色眼睛，22%的人有棕色眼睛。苏格兰的爱丁堡地区的蓝色眼睛最多。爱丁堡城内及其附近一半以上（57%）的人有蓝色眼睛。英格兰西南部地区的蓝色眼睛最少。在那里，只有35%的人的眼睛是蓝色的。科学家说他们也不清楚英国一些地区拥有蓝色眼睛的人很多的原因。

Alistair Moffat, the lead researcher of the study, said the number of people with blue eyes is increasing because people find them more attractive. This means people with blue eyes are more successful at finding a partner and having children with blue eyes. He compares blue eyes to the tail of a peacock, saying a more colourful tail will get a peacock more mates. Dr Moffat says people are attracted to the sparkle in blue eyes. He said light reacts with blue eyes to give a glitter effect. Darker eyes absorb light so they generally have less sparkle. Another scientist, Hans Eiberg, offers an explanation why blue eyes are popular. He said: "There is something attractive about blue eyes, maybe because they used to be so rare."

阿里斯泰尔.莫法特，是这项研究的领导，他说，拥有蓝色眼睛的人的数量越来越多，是因为人们发现蓝色眼睛的人更有魅力。这意味着拥有蓝色眼睛的人更容易找到伴侣，并生下有蓝色眼睛的孩子。他将蓝色眼睛与孔雀的尾巴进行类比,说，五颜六色的尾巴可以帮助孔雀找到更多的配偶。莫法特博士称，蓝色眼睛的光芒很有吸引力。他说，光线射到蓝色眼睛上，会产生闪光效应。深颜色的眼睛会吸收光线，所以基本上没有闪光效应。另一位科学家汉斯.爱博格解释了蓝色眼睛更加普遍的原因。他说，蓝色眼睛有某种吸引人的地方，或许是因为蓝色眼睛曾经比较稀少。


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0 absorb gIoyO     
vt.吸收，吸引，接受，并入，使专心
参考例句：
  • Animals absorb foods into their bodies.动物把食物吸收到身体里。
  • Plants absorb energy from the sun.植物吸收太阳的能量。
0 ago LKGyH     
adv./adj.以前（的），以往（的）
参考例句：
  • Where were you two years ago?两年前你在哪里？
  • Sheila was here a moment ago.不久以前希拉还在这里。
0 another JMzyp     
adj.另外的，再一，不同的；prep.另外一个，另一个人，同类的东西；pron.另一个，另外一个人，他人
参考例句：
  • We waited on for another hour,but still she didn't come.我们又等了一个小时，但她仍然没来。
  • Another snowstorm hit north America.又一场暴风雪袭击了北美。
0 area NN4y8     
n.地区，区域，面积，方面
参考例句：
  • John is the london area manager.约翰是伦敦地区经理。
  • The farm covers a large area.这农场面积很大。
0 around xN9y0     
adv.大约，到处，在周围；prep.在...周围
参考例句：
  • It was dark around me.我周围一片黑暗。
  • Is there a shopping center around?这附近有没有购物中心？
0 attracted d59dfca0ae14a390713714f981b5d0e6     
v.吸引( attract的过去式和过去分词 )；使喜爱；引起…的好感（或爱慕）；具有吸引力
参考例句：
  • I had always been attracted by the idea of working abroad. 我总是向往去国外工作。
  • The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups. 这项计划引起了各消费者组织的指责。
0 attractive xOyyG     
adj.有吸引力的；引起注意的
参考例句：
  • Bright colours are attractive to children.鲜艳的颜色对儿童有吸引力。
  • The food has an attractive taste.这食品的味道很诱人。
0 because EQXyl     
conj.由于，因为
参考例句：
  • Because his car is old.因为他的汽车旧了。
  • He was late because of an accident.他是因事故而迟到的。
0 Britain VcIyz     
n.英国；不列颠(英格兰、威尔士和苏格兰)
参考例句：
  • London is the capital city of Britain.伦敦是英国的首都。
  • I was not in Britain at the time.当时我不在英国。
0 British 4S1yl     
adj.英国的；大不列颠的；英国人的
参考例句：
  • The British drink a great deal of tea.英国人饮大量的茶。
  • The ship is in British waters.这条船行驶在英国的海域里。
0 brown kSQye     
adj.褐色的，棕色的；n.褐色，棕色；（姓）布朗
参考例句：
  • Brown is the color of chocolate.棕色是巧克力的颜色。
  • I like green and brown.我喜欢绿色的和棕色。
0 cent uUeyl     
n.（钱币）美分
参考例句：
  • Three twenty five cent stamps,please.请给我三张25分邮票。
  • The book was old and it was not worth a cent.这本书旧了，一文不值。
0 colourful colourful     
adj.丰富多彩的；生动的
参考例句：
  • Nature is most colourful in autumn.秋天，大自然的色彩最为丰富。
  • TV programs are becoming more and more colourful now.电视节目越来越丰富。
0 common XX7yr     
adj.共同的，平常的，普通的；n.平民，普通，公地，公园
参考例句：
  • Man and the monkey have many things in common.人和猿有许多共同之处。
  • Britain and America share a common language.英国和美国共用一种语言。
0 compares 612a6e07f422e6e8432ca40f98640ba1     
v.比较，对照( compare的第三人称单数 )；把…比做；比喻；比拟（常与 to连用）
参考例句：
  • the mechanistic philosophy that compares the brain to a computer 将人脑比作电脑的机械论哲学
  • Our record compares favourably with that of any similar-sized company. 与同规模的其他公司相比，我们的成绩更胜一筹。 来自《简明英汉词典》
0 darker darker     
adj.黑暗的,深色的 n.黑暗,暗处,深色调 v.使变黑,变黑
参考例句：
  • These were manifestations of the darker side of his character. 这些是他性格阴暗面的表现。
  • I had continually pushed my doubts to the darker recesses of my mind. 我一直把怀疑深深地隐藏在心中。
0 Dr euozHa     
n.医生，大夫；博士(缩)（= Doctor）
参考例句：
  • Dr.Williams instructs us in botany.威廉博士教我们植物学。
  • The ward of the hospital is in the charge of Dr.Green.医院的这间病房由格林医生负责。
0 effect v8TyB     
n.结果；效果，作用 vt.产生，招致，完成
参考例句：
  • The medicine had a good effect on me.那种药对我有良好功效。
  • The drug has had an immediate effect on the patient.此药对病人立刻产生了效果。
0 England rtczm5     
n.英格兰，英国
参考例句：
  • English is spoken in England.在英国人们说英语。
  • Miss White is from England.怀特小姐是英国人。
0 explanation 1m2xC     
n.解释，解说，说明
参考例句：
  • I had better say a few words by way of explanation.我最好以解释的方式说几句话。
  • She did not continue with her explanation.她没有继续解释下去。
0 fewest 0c769cacf88e5041067203235758f383     
adj.不多的( few的最高级 )；很少；（与复数名词和复数动词连用）有些；几个
参考例句：
  • What is the fewest number of times the bug needed to cross the circle? 问昆虫至少要穿过圆几次才能离开这张纸？ 来自辞典例句
  • To write in a straight line is to say something clearly in the fewest possible words. 写文章不要转弯抹角，就是说要用尽可能少的词来阐明问题。 来自辞典例句
0 finding 5tAzVe     
n.发现，发现物；调查的结果
参考例句：
  • The finding makes some sense.该发现具有一定的意义。
  • That's an encouraging finding.这是一个鼓舞人心的发现。
0 found 8i5xD     
v.建立，创立，创办；vbl.(find的过去分词)找到
参考例句：
  • I found him at home.我发现他在家。
  • The United Nations was found in 1945.联合国于1945年成立。
0 generally KgYxu     
adv.一般地，通常；普遍地，广泛地
参考例句：
  • We generally go to the sea for our holidays.我们通常去海边度假。
  • Generally speaking,parents love their children.一般说来，父母爱他们的孩子。
0 glitter leFzp     
vi.闪光(耀)；n.闪光，灿烂光辉，耀眼，辉煌
参考例句：
  • The child was attracted by the glitter of the Christmas tree decorations.这孩子被圣诞树上闪耀的装饰物吸引住了。
  • Beneath its surface glitter,the fashion industry is a tough place to work in.时装业表面上光彩迷人，但其实是个辛苦的行业。
0 had FeBxb     
vbl.have的过去式和过去分词；conj.有
参考例句：
  • I just had a good idea!我有个好主意！
  • The boy had a small branch of a tree in his hand.这个男孩手上拿一条小树枝。
0 half LemzT     
n./adj.半，一半，半个
参考例句：
  • Half of six is three.六的一半是三。
  • Half of the students go to school early.一半的学生上学早。
0 increasing 3qez8m     
v.增加，增大，增多( increase的现在分词 )；增强，增进；[缝纫]放（针）；增强
参考例句：
  • the increasing complexity of modern telecommunication systems 日益复杂的现代电信系统
  • Increasing frailty meant that she was more and more confined to bed. 日益衰弱意味着她愈来愈需要卧床。
0 just M3rxN     
adv.仅仅，只是；刚刚
参考例句：
  • He is just a child.他只是个孩子。
  • We just missed the train.我们正好没有赶上火车。
0 lead 0Rrzf     
v.引导，致使；领导
参考例句：
  • She is a lead singer in a pop group.她是流行歌曲演唱团体的最重要的歌手。
  • Excuse me，does this road lead to the railway station?请问，这条路通向火车站吗？
0 less q1Ux4     
adj.更少的，更小的；adv.更少地，更小地；n.少量，次要；prep.减
参考例句：
  • I read much less now than I did at school.我现在看书远比我上学时少。
  • You can't buy the dress with less than 50 yuan.买这件衣服没有50元钱下不来。
0 light 61SxT     
n.光，光亮，灯；adj.轻的，光亮的，容易的；v.点燃，著火，变亮
参考例句：
  • The sun gives light and heat.太阳发出光和热。
  • The traffice light was green.交通信号灯是绿色。
0 living bpPzW0     
adj.活的，活着的，现存的；逼真的，一模一样的；生活的，维持生活的；n.生活，生计
参考例句：
  • Nowadays it is very easy to earn a living.现今谋生很容易。
  • I'll never forget that as long as I am living.这事我至死也不会忘记。
0 lot Z0jxZ     
n.许多；好些
参考例句：
  • We had a lot of difficulties.我们碰到过许多困难。
  • Helen eats a lot of fruit.海伦水果吃得很多。
0 made hAgx2     
v.make的过去式和过去分词
参考例句：
  • They were not made in china.它们不是中国制造的。
  • The monkey made a long arm for the peach.猴子伸臂去摘桃子。
0 map mB8xj     
n.地图；图；天体图
参考例句：
  • Have you seen my road map?看见我的交通图了吗？
  • Where am I on this map?我在地图上的什么地方？
0 mates f0f9bdeefa23cc2a61b2d934b486c33b     
[英]伙伴( mate的名词复数 )； 同伴； （非正式）配偶； （熟练工人的）助手
参考例句：
  • He's out boozing with his mates. 他和他的朋友们喝酒去了。
  • They've been best mates since school. 他们从上学时期以来就是最要好的朋友。
0 maybe UBuxW     
adv.可能，大概，也许
参考例句：
  • Maybe your watch is slow.或许你的表慢了。
  • Maybe she has a boyfriend.也许她有男朋友。
0 means 9oXzBX     
n.方法，手段，折中点，物质财富
参考例句：
  • That man used artful means to find out secrets.那人使用狡猾的手段获取机密。
  • We must get it done by some means or other.我们总得想办法把它干完。
0 most 9nczju     
adj.最多的（many，much的最高级）
参考例句：
  • Most students like pop songs.大多数学生喜欢流行歌曲。
  • Math is the most difficult.数学是最难的。
0 number o5wz5     
n.数(字，量)，号码，数(值)
参考例句：
  • Let me put down your telephone number.请让我记下你的电话号码。
  • What is this number?这个数字是什么？
0 offers b2bf18e206cf9b5eb2d632030acb16cc     
n.供应( offer的名词复数 )；（通常为短期的）减价；提供物v.出（价）( offer的第三人称单数 )；提出；演出；做出
参考例句：
  • The company offers scuba-diving as an add-on to the basic holiday price. 这家公司提供带水肺潜水活动，不包括在基本度假费用以内。
  • The offers for the contract were all in the same ballpark . 本合同的所有开价均在同一范围内。
0 partner 5iIyv     
n.合作者，搭档；v.同...合作，做...的搭档
参考例句：
  • I have got to meet my partner every Friday.每周五我必须和我的合伙人碰头。
  • Are you sure you want him as your partner for life?你决定要他做你的终生伴侣吗？
0 peacock 9LLxM     
n.（雄）孔雀，爱炫耀的人；v.炫耀
参考例句：
  • The peacock spreads his splendid tail.孔雀展开了它那灿烂夺目的尾巴。
  • She is as proud as a peacock.她十分骄傲。
0 people XMuxp     
n.人们，人；（the-）人民；一国人民，民族
参考例句：
  • Young people like popular music.年轻人喜欢流行音乐。
  • There are more than five billion people on earth.地球上有50多亿人口。
0 per zMsxm     
prep.每，每一，根据，按照；由，经，以，靠
参考例句：
  • These apples cost 40 pence per pound.这些苹果每磅40便士。
  • The truck was traveling under fifty miles per hour.那辆卡车以每小时不到五十英里的速度行驶着。
0 place V2Jz5     
n.地方；名次；地位；寓所；vt.放置；订（货）
参考例句：
  • Beijing is a good place.北京是个好地方。
  • Place the pillows at the head of the bed.把枕头放置在床头。
0 popular XOaxT     
adj.受欢迎的；流行的；通俗的
参考例句：
  • " Mary " is a very popular name for a girl.“ 玛丽 ”是个很常见的女孩名字。
  • He likes to play football and to sing popular songs.他喜欢踢足球和唱流行歌曲。
0 rare lANze     
adj.稀罕的，罕有的，珍贵的，稀薄的，半熟的，非常的；adv.非常
参考例句：
  • It is rare to see a man over 160 years old.很少见到一个人能活到160岁。
  • The zoo has a lot of rare animals in it.这个动物园有许多珍奇的动物。
0 reacts 74afb4097fa3cfe00001312a8572f8ad     
起反应( react的第三人称单数 )； 反对； （对食物等）有不良反应； 物质起化学反应
参考例句：
  • A dog reacts to kindness by wagging its tail. 狗摇尾巴以报答人们的爱护。
  • The eye reacts to the light. 眼睛会对光作出反应。
0 regions 030c55dfd4d77bca0d066354690ca628     
n.地区( region的名词复数 )；[数学]区域；（艺术、科学等的）领域；行政区
参考例句：
  • A flying doctor service operates in remote regions. 在偏远地区有飞行医生服务。
  • More powers are gradually being devolved to the regions. 正逐步向地方下放更多的权力。 来自《简明英汉词典》
0 researcher KkNzX4     
n.研究员
参考例句：
  • First,he had to establish his credentials as a researcher.首先，他得证明自己做调查员的资格。
  • It was an unexpected turn for a researcher.对于一个学术研究者来说，这是一个出乎意料的转机。
0 said IYtxh     
v.动词say的过去式、过去分词
参考例句：
  • He said to me that he could not come.他对我说他不能来。
  • He said to his mother that he would do it by himself.他对他的母亲说他将自己独立做那件事。
0 saying xjgzIr     
n.谚语，俗话，格言；动词say的现在分词
参考例句：
  • Saying and doing are two things.说和做是两码事。
  • I know a chinese saying.我知道一句中国谚语。
0 scientist fZoxc     
n.(自然)科学家
参考例句：
  • He is a black scientist.他是一位黑人科学家。
  • She has become a famous scientist.她成为著名科学家。
0 scientists 0d40887127bee8f7731f5c4f95eb5331     
n.科学家( scientist的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • Scientists have established a connection between cholesterol levels and heart disease. 科学家已证实胆固醇含量与心脏病之间有关联。
  • Scientists disagree about how the universe was created. 科学家对宇宙是怎样形成的有分歧。
0 Scotland CjtzPw     
n.苏格兰
参考例句：
  • He has been hiking round Scotland for a month.他围着苏格兰徒步旅行了一个月。
  • Scotland is to the north of England.苏格兰在英格兰之北。
0 something rwmw2     
pron.某事，某物；被视为有意义的事物
参考例句：
  • Something is wrong with the machine.那机器有点问题。
  • She seems worried about something.她似乎为某事担心。
0 southwest fwAwR     
n.西南，西南风，西南地区；adj.西南的，来自西南方的；adv.往西南，来自西南
参考例句：
  • Spain lies to the southwest of France.西班牙位于法国西南。
  • India is on the southwest of china.印度在中国西南面。
0 sparkle cTnzL     
vi.闪，焕发；n.闪光，闪烁，活力
参考例句：
  • Dewdrops sparkle in the morning sun.露珠在早晨的阳光下闪着光。
  • There was a sudden sparkle as her diamond ring caught the light.当她的钻石戒指遇到光时，有阵突然的闪耀。
0 study htIw1     
vt.学习；研究；细看；vi.读书；n.学习；研究
参考例句：
  • He helps me study English.他帮助我学习英语。
  • His wish to study music has come true.他学习音乐的愿望实现了。
0 successful Ishwe     
adj.成功的，一帆风顺的，飞黄腾达的
参考例句：
  • He was successful in his studies.他在学业上很成功。
  • Thanks to your help,we were successful.由于你的帮助，我们得以成功。
0 tail Pqhwa     
n.尾巴；尾部；跟踪者；vt.尾随，跟踪
参考例句：
  • Donald has a small tail.唐老鸭有个小尾巴。
  • What happened to your tail?你的尾巴怎么了？
0 thousands a41a437af2af56816d6c090740a5aca1     
n.数千；一千( thousand的名词复数 )；数千；许许多多；千位数
参考例句：
  • Thousands of small fish are thrown back into the sea as bycatch. 成千上万误捕的小鱼扔回大海中去了。
  • Thousands of supporters converged on London for the rally. 成千上万的支持者从四面八方汇聚伦敦举行集会。
0 used ajBwV     
adj.用旧了的，旧的；习惯于…；过去惯/经常
参考例句：
  • I used to work until nearly 6:00 o'clock each day.我过去常常工作到6:00左右。
  • He used to walk anywhere from two to five miles an hour.他过去经常一小时走二至五英里。
0 was bglwv     
v.(is,am的过去式)是，在
参考例句：
  • He said he was right.他说他是正确的。
  • He was cold and hungry.他又冷又饿。
0 years 75aeb98e5241592ad6a6c2c4c78a16ef     
n.年( year的名词复数 )；年纪；一年的期间；某年级的学生
参考例句：
  • She is still very active, in spite of her advancing years. 她尽管年事渐高，仍然十分活跃。
  • Travelling in Europe was something of an anticlimax after the years he'd spent in Africa. 他在非洲生活了多年，到欧洲旅行真是有点太平淡了。

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