2013年ESL之餐饮娱乐 05 Enjoying Nature

 

Enjoying Nature

Charles: This is what I call the great outdoors. Look at that stunning¹ view! 

Rachel: This is truly jaw-dropping. We’re in the middle of one of the most pristine² areas of the world where wildlife lives in its natural habitat. 

Charles: It’s almost like living in the middle of the wilderness³, isn’t it? I bet those ponds and forests have amazing biodiversity. 

Rachel: It is beautiful, and it’s great to be away from all of the pollution of the city. I’ve never seen foliage⁴ like this. This is truly a majestic⁵ landscape. 

Charles: You really can’t appreciate the outdoors until you come to a place like this. 

Rachel: You’re right. I feel like I’m at one with nature here. 

Charles: Should we leave the hotel and go for a walk? 

Rachel: A walk? Why? We have the best view of nature right here. We don’t want to spoil the effect by getting too close. 

 

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse 

1 stunning   

adj.极好的；使人晕倒的

参考例句：

• His plays are distinguished only by their stunning mediocrity.他的戏剧与众不同之处就是平凡得出奇。
• The finished effect was absolutely stunning.完工后的效果非常美。

2 pristine   

adj.原来的，古时的，原始的，纯净的，无垢的

参考例句：

• He wiped his fingers on his pristine handkerchief.他用他那块洁净的手帕擦手指。
• He wasn't about to blemish that pristine record.他本不想去玷污那清白的过去。

3 wilderness   

n.杳无人烟的一片陆地、水等，荒漠

参考例句：

• She drove the herd of cattle through the wilderness.她赶着牛群穿过荒野。
• Education in the wilderness is not a matter of monetary means.荒凉地区的教育不是钱财问题。

4 foliage   

n.叶子，树叶，簇叶

参考例句：

• The path was completely covered by the dense foliage.小路被树叶厚厚地盖了一层。
• Dark foliage clothes the hills.浓密的树叶覆盖着群山。

5 majestic   

adj.雄伟的，壮丽的，庄严的，威严的，崇高的

参考例句：

• In the distance rose the majestic Alps.远处耸立着雄伟的阿尔卑斯山。
• He looks majestic in uniform.他穿上军装显得很威风。