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Imagine a T-rex — now think about its mouth. Did you imagine scary teeth?

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Research suggests that contrary to popular belief, the T-rex did not have rows of exposed teeth — it had lips that covered those teeth. Some scientists disagree and insist that the T-rex is lipless.

A MART?NEZ, HOST:

Good morning. I'm A. Martínez. Imagine a T. rex. Now think about its mouth. You probably imagine lots of scary-looking teeth. But research suggests that, contrary to popular belief, the T. rex did not have rows of exposed teeth. It had lips that covered those teeth. Some scientists disagree with this hypothesis² and insist that the T. rex is lipless. But a T. rex with lips just seems so much more kissable? It's MORNING EDITION.

1 transcript   

n.抄本，誊本，副本，肄业证书

参考例句：

• A transcript of the tapes was presented as evidence in court.一份录音带的文字本作为证据被呈交法庭。
• They wouldn't let me have a transcript of the interview.他们拒绝给我一份采访的文字整理稿。

2 hypothesis   

n.假说，假设，(无根据的)猜测，揣测

参考例句：

• We have proved the hypothesis.我们已经证明了这种假设。
• The results confirmed his hypothesis on the use of modal verbs.结果证实了他的关于情态动词用法的假设。