英语听力精选进阶版 11615

 

03 Jul 2014: Tour De Yorkshire

Thu, 3 Jul 14

The opening leg of the infamous¹ Tour De France comes to the rolling hills of Yorkshire. Helen Mark takes to two wheels, and uncovers some of the area's hidden gems².

1 infamous   

adj.声名狼藉的，臭名昭著的，邪恶的

参考例句：

• He was infamous for his anti-feminist attitudes.他因反对女性主义而声名狼藉。
• I was shocked by her infamous behaviour.她的无耻行径令我震惊。

2 gems   

growth； economy； management； and customer satisfaction 增长

参考例句：

• a crown studded with gems 镶有宝石的皇冠
• The apt citations and poetic gems have adorned his speeches. 贴切的引语和珠玑般的诗句为他的演说词增添文采。