朗文3L看听学英语第四册 Lesson 65

　　Lesson 65 Television Day: Sir Isaac Newton
TV Commentary¹:
Sir Isaac Newton, who was born in 1642 and who died in 1727, was one of the greatest scientists who has ever lived. We aren't going to tell you about his discoveries in today's programme. Instead, we're going to tell you a true story about the man himeslf.
Newton thought about so many problems he was often absent-minded². He frequently forgot to have his meals. One evening his friend, Dr Stukeley, called and asked if he could see the great scientist. The maid told Dr Srukeley that Newton was busy and asked him if he would wait in the dining-room. Dr Stukeley sat at the dining-table and waited. On the table there was a covered dish which contained a chicken for Newton's dinner. Dr Stukeley waited such a long time he got very hungry. In the end he ate the chicken and put the cover back on the dish. Immediately after this, Newton appeared. He greeted his friend warmly and then asked the maid if he could have his dinner. She told him it was in the table. Newton uncovered³ the dish and saw the chicken bones. "I thought I hadn't eaten," he said, "but I see that I have."

1 commentary   

n.评论，评注；实况广播报导，现场口头评述

参考例句：

• He is giving the commentary on the basketball game.他正在对篮球赛作评论。
• His running commentary on the football match was excellent.他对这次足球赛所作的实况报道十分精彩。

2 absent-minded   

adj.心不在焉的

参考例句：

• You are really absent-minded.你真是心不在焉！
• He had an absent-minded manner.他表现出心不在焉的样子。

3 uncovered   

adj.无盖的，未保险的v.揭开…的盖子( uncover的过去式和过去分词 )；揭露，发现

参考例句：

• His head was uncovered. 他光着头。
• A plot to assassinate the banker has been uncovered by the police. 暗杀银行家的密谋被警方侦破了。 来自《简明英汉词典》