英语听力精选进阶版 14639

Pope Shenouda III, King George Toupu V, Maurice Andre, Simin Daneshvar and Chaleo Yoovidhya

Fri, 23 Mar¹ 12

Matthew Bannister on His Holiness Pope Shenouda the third, leader of the Coptic church who had to defend his flock in Egypt from violence and persecution². His Majesty³ King George Tupou V - the colourful king of Tonga who trained at Sandhurst and introduced democracy to his island people. Maurice Andre, the virtuoso⁴ French trumpeter. Iran's first successful female novelist Simin Daneshvar. And Chaleo Yoovidhya - the Thai entrepreneur who made billions from the Red Bull energy drink.

1 mar   

vt.破坏，毁坏，弄糟

参考例句：

• It was not the custom for elderly people to mar the picnics with their presence.大人们照例不参加这样的野餐以免扫兴。
• Such a marriage might mar your career.这样的婚姻说不定会毁了你的一生。

2 persecution   

n. 迫害,烦扰

参考例句：

• He had fled from France at the time of the persecution. 他在大迫害时期逃离了法国。
• Their persecution only serves to arouse the opposition of the people. 他们的迫害只激起人民对他们的反抗。

3 majesty   

n.雄伟，壮丽，庄严，威严；最高权威，王权

参考例句：

• The king had unspeakable majesty.国王有无法形容的威严。
• Your Majesty must make up your mind quickly!尊贵的陛下，您必须赶快做出决定！

4 virtuoso   

n.精于某种艺术或乐器的专家，行家里手

参考例句：

• He was gaining a reputation as a remarkable virtuoso.作为一位技艺非凡的大师，他声誉日隆。
• His father was a virtuoso horn player who belonged to the court orchestra.他的父亲是宫廷乐队中一个技巧精湛的圆号演奏家。