历史上的今天-Today in History 2010-12-31

 December 31st, 1879Inventor Thomas Edison gives the first public demonstration¹ of his electric incandescent² light bulb at his laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey³.

1961The United States winds down the Marshall Plan after distributing more than 12 billion dollars in foreign aid to European countries following World War II.

1937I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.Actor Anthony Hopkins, whose intense character on stage and screen include Hannibal Lecter and The Silence of the Lambs, is born in Wales.

1905Don't bring around a cloud to rain on my parade.Broadway composer Jule Styne is born in London. Among his works, Funny Girl and Gentlemen Prefer Blonde.

And 1948Let's dance ,let's dance ,the last dance ,tonight.Singer and songwriter Donna Summer,doubled the Queen of Disco back in the 70s, is born in Boston.

Today in History, December 31st, Ed Donahue, the Associated Press.

1 demonstration   

n.表明，示范，论证，示威

参考例句：

• His new book is a demonstration of his patriotism.他写的新书是他的爱国精神的证明。
• He gave a demonstration of the new technique then and there.他当场表演了这种新的操作方法。

2 incandescent   

adj.遇热发光的， 白炽的，感情强烈的

参考例句：

• The incandescent lamp we use in daily life was invented by Edison.我们日常生活中用的白炽灯，是爱迪生发明的。
• The incandescent quality of his words illuminated the courage of his countrymen.他炽热的语言点燃了他本国同胞的勇气。

3 jersey   

n.运动衫

参考例句：

• He wears a cotton jersey when he plays football.他穿运动衫踢足球。
• They were dressed alike in blue jersey and knickers.他们穿着一致，都是蓝色的运动衫和灯笼短裤。