胡敏读故事记单词托福词汇044（在线收听）

Lesson 44 Geometry Class 几何课

Words:

compute vt. 计算

concave adj. 凹的

conceal vt. 隐藏，隐瞒

concede v. （不情愿地）承认；让步；承认失败

conceit n. 自负，自高自大

conceive vt. 构思，设想

concentric adj. 同心的

concept n. 概念，观念

conception n. 概念，认识

conceptual adj. 概念上的

concert n. 音乐会；一致，一起

concerted adj. 商议好的，协定的

concerto n. 协奏曲

conciliatory adj. 调和的，抚慰的

concise adj. 简洁的，简明的

conclude v. 推断；做出结论；vi.结束

conclusive adj. 决定性的；最后的

concoct v. 调制；编造，虚构

concomitant adj. 伴随而来的

concord n. 和睦

“You have to conceal your boredom,” John whispered to me, waking me from my nap.

“I can’t conceive of a way to hide it,” I replied with a yawn. I had been sitting in geometry class for two hours, waiting for the professor to conclude his lecture about concentric circles and concaved figures. I understand the concept of geometry but how often am I really going to use it in everyday life? When would I ever need to compute the circumference of a circle? I’m not very interested in conceptual thinking. I’m more interested in studying about how to maintain concord between neighboring third-world countries.

“Are you going to the concert tonight?” John whispered again. “They’re playing a wonderful new concerto. You make a conciliatory gesture towards Jane by inviting her to come with you.”

“Sorry John, I have basketball practice,” I replied. “My foolish conceit and male pride won’t allow me to contact Jane. She slapped my face last time. That’s a pretty conclusive statement, wouldn’t you agree? Anyway, I’m not ready for a relationship and all the concomitant pain that comes with it.”

“Your conception of a relationship is a bit warped.” John whispered back. “All that’s required is a concerted effort between two people. Perhaps you should be more concise when you talk to Jane about your feelings.”

“Enough! I concede!” I replied with a grin. “I’ll invite your sister to the concert. But I’m going to need your help to concoct a story that will help me save face!”

“你得掩饰一下你的厌倦情绪，”约翰低声对我说道，一面把我从瞌睡中唤醒。

“我想不出掩饰的法子，”我打着哈欠回答道。我已经上了两个小时的几何课，一直等着教授结束这个关于同心圆和凹面图的讲座。我理解几何的概念，但日常生活中我哪里用的着那玩意？我几时曾需要计算圆周长了？我对概念思考不甚感兴趣。我更有兴趣了解相邻的第三世界国家间是如何维持和睦关系的。

“你晚上去听音乐会吗？”约翰又低声说道，“今晚会演奏一出新的协奏曲，特棒。你可以邀请简跟你一块来，就算是和解的表示。”

“对不起，约翰，我得练篮球，”我回答道，“我愚蠢的自负和男人的骄傲不允许我跟简联系，要知道她上次打了我一计耳光。那算是一切结束的表示吧，你觉得呢？不管怎样，我不准备恋爱了，也受不了一切随之而来的痛苦。”

“你对恋爱的认识有点偏激。”约翰低声回答到，“只要两个人共同努力就行了。也许你跟简倾诉感情时应该更简明扼要些。”

“够了！我让步！我笑着回答，“我将邀请你妹妹去听音乐会。但你得帮我编造个故事，好给我留点脸面！”