Lesson 51 At the Convention 在會上
Words:
contrary adj. 相反的，對抗的
contrast vt. 對照之后的懸殊差別/對比，對照
contravene v. 違反，抵觸
contrite adj. 悔悟的，悔罪的，痛悔的
contrive vt. 設計，發(fā)明；設法
controversial adj. 引起或可能引起爭論的
controversy n. 爭論，辯論
convention n. 會議，傳統(tǒng)
conventional adj. 傳統(tǒng)的，習俗的
converge vi. 聚合，集中于一點，會聚
conversant adj. 親近的，熟悉的
conversation n. 會話，非正式會談
converse vi. 談話，交談
conversion n. 轉變；改變信仰
convert vt. 轉換；轉變信仰
converter n. 煉鋼用的轉爐；轉換器
convex adj. 凸出的
convict vt. 證明。。。有罪，宣判。。。有罪
conviction n. 確信，深信，堅信
convincing adj. 令人信服的，有說服力的
“Tom, are you enjoying the automobile convention?” I asked. Tom did not answer. He was too busy conversing 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 controversies. 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 contravenes the rules of etiquette!”
“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.
Words:
contrary adj. 相反的，對抗的
contrast vt. 對照之后的懸殊差別/對比，對照
contravene v. 違反，抵觸
contrite adj. 悔悟的，悔罪的，痛悔的
contrive vt. 設計，發(fā)明；設法
controversial adj. 引起或可能引起爭論的
controversy n. 爭論，辯論
convention n. 會議，傳統(tǒng)
conventional adj. 傳統(tǒng)的，習俗的
converge vi. 聚合，集中于一點，會聚
conversant adj. 親近的，熟悉的
conversation n. 會話，非正式會談
converse vi. 談話，交談
conversion n. 轉變；改變信仰
convert vt. 轉換；轉變信仰
converter n. 煉鋼用的轉爐；轉換器
convex adj. 凸出的
convict vt. 證明。。。有罪，宣判。。。有罪
conviction n. 確信，深信，堅信
convincing adj. 令人信服的，有說服力的
“Tom, are you enjoying the automobile convention?” I asked. Tom did not answer. He was too busy conversing 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 controversies. 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 contravenes the rules of etiquette!”
“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.