Lesson 69 A Multi-dimensional Personality 多面性格
Words:
dignified adj. 有尊嚴(yán)的，莊嚴(yán)的，高貴的
dignify vt. 使尊榮，使顯貴
dignity n. 尊嚴(yán)，高貴
digression n. 離題，扯到枝節(jié)上
dilate vt. 使膨脹，使擴(kuò)大
dilemma n. 困境，進(jìn)退兩難
dilettante n. 業(yè)余愛(ài)好者
diligent adj. 勤勉的，勤奮的
diligently adv. 勤勉地，盡職地，小心翼翼地
dilute vt. 稀釋?zhuān)?BR> dim adj. 暗淡的，模糊的
dime n. (美)一角硬幣
dimension n. 尺寸，長(zhǎng)度，寬度，深度；面積，大小；范圍，重要性
dimensional adj. 尺寸的；（用以構(gòu)成復(fù)合詞）。。。維
diminish v. (使)減少，（使）變??；減低（某人/物）重要性，貶低
dingy adj. 骯臟的；顏色發(fā)暗的，無(wú)光澤的
dioxide n. 二氧化碳
diplomacy n. 外交，交際手腕
diplomatic adj. 外交的；老練的
“He looks very dignified in that business suit,” said Mary, as her eyes wandered in the man’s direction. “In fact, he would dignify just about anything he chooses to wear. Dignity like that can only come from a good background and superior training.”
“What are you talking about?” said John. “We were having an important discussion about diplomacy and the next thing I know, you’re talking about that diplomatic courier in the dingy suit over there.”
“Please pardon my digression,” said Mary. “I didn’t mean to diminish the importance of our conversation. I usually become digressive when I am exhausted or bored. Sometimes, I feel I need to dilate my pupils to remain attentive. Could it be the carbon dioxide in my respiratory system?”
“No,” John said, “but perhaps you should dilute your alcoholic drinks with water. It’s hard to be a diligent listener when you’re drunk.”
“I try to listen diligently,” replied Mary. “Don’t you see? That is my dilemma. If I don’t think alcohol, I tend to wander off the subject. Sometimes, I feel I’m wandering off into another dimension, especially with the dim lights in this place.”
“If I had a dime for every time you’ve wandered off the subject, I’d be a wealthy man!” said John. “Perhaps you’d be more serious about this job if you weren’t such a dilettante. It’s a good thing for you that you have a multi-dimensional personality.”
Words:
dignified adj. 有尊嚴(yán)的，莊嚴(yán)的，高貴的
dignify vt. 使尊榮，使顯貴
dignity n. 尊嚴(yán)，高貴
digression n. 離題，扯到枝節(jié)上
dilate vt. 使膨脹，使擴(kuò)大
dilemma n. 困境，進(jìn)退兩難
dilettante n. 業(yè)余愛(ài)好者
diligent adj. 勤勉的，勤奮的
diligently adv. 勤勉地，盡職地，小心翼翼地
dilute vt. 稀釋?zhuān)?BR> dim adj. 暗淡的，模糊的
dime n. (美)一角硬幣
dimension n. 尺寸，長(zhǎng)度，寬度，深度；面積，大小；范圍，重要性
dimensional adj. 尺寸的；（用以構(gòu)成復(fù)合詞）。。。維
diminish v. (使)減少，（使）變??；減低（某人/物）重要性，貶低
dingy adj. 骯臟的；顏色發(fā)暗的，無(wú)光澤的
dioxide n. 二氧化碳
diplomacy n. 外交，交際手腕
diplomatic adj. 外交的；老練的
“He looks very dignified in that business suit,” said Mary, as her eyes wandered in the man’s direction. “In fact, he would dignify just about anything he chooses to wear. Dignity like that can only come from a good background and superior training.”
“What are you talking about?” said John. “We were having an important discussion about diplomacy and the next thing I know, you’re talking about that diplomatic courier in the dingy suit over there.”
“Please pardon my digression,” said Mary. “I didn’t mean to diminish the importance of our conversation. I usually become digressive when I am exhausted or bored. Sometimes, I feel I need to dilate my pupils to remain attentive. Could it be the carbon dioxide in my respiratory system?”
“No,” John said, “but perhaps you should dilute your alcoholic drinks with water. It’s hard to be a diligent listener when you’re drunk.”
“I try to listen diligently,” replied Mary. “Don’t you see? That is my dilemma. If I don’t think alcohol, I tend to wander off the subject. Sometimes, I feel I’m wandering off into another dimension, especially with the dim lights in this place.”
“If I had a dime for every time you’ve wandered off the subject, I’d be a wealthy man!” said John. “Perhaps you’d be more serious about this job if you weren’t such a dilettante. It’s a good thing for you that you have a multi-dimensional personality.”