经典名人英语演讲(中英对照):Television News Coverage 2

1. dramatic a. 戏剧性的，引人注目的

The government is alarmed by the dramatic increase in violent crime.
政府对暴力犯罪案件的急剧增加感到担心。

2. genuine a. 真诚的，真正的

Viewed from the outside, the company seemed genuine.
从外表上看，这家公司倒像是真的。

3. commentator n.  评论员， 解说员

Our commentator will now set the scene in the stadium.
讲解员现在就要在体育场向我们报道。

4. sarcasm n.  挖苦， 讽刺

Her sarcasm touched his self-esteem.
她讥讽的言语伤了他的自尊心。

5. plea n. 恳求，申诉
He did not attend the dinner; his plea was that he was too busy to come.
他没有参加那次宴会，借口是他太忙不能来。