英语听力文摘 English Digest 89、记不住人的名字

（单词翻译）

　　Yael: Hey Don, see that guy over there? I'm always forgetting his name!
Don: Oh, you mean Matt?
Y: Yeah, that's it! You know, it's really easy for me to remember some names, but others take a lot of work.
D: Don't feel bad. It might be because Matt's face doesn't go with his name.
Y: What? How can Matt's face not go with his name? They're both his!
D: Well, psychologists at Miami University of Ohio conducted experiments showing a correlation¹ between specific facial features and names. In one experiment, the researchers randomly² presented participants with a name like Bob, Joe, or Dan, and then asked them to use computer software to draw a picture of someone likely to have this name.
Y: And?
D: The pictures had some striking³ similarities that depended on the name. For instance, the name "Bob" led most people to draw someone with a rounder face, while the name "Tim" triggered⁴ more sketches⁵ with longer, thinner features. The study only used common men's names, though, so it's too early to tell how these findings might apply to women's names, or unusual ones.
Y: Well, that's kind of interesting, but what does it have to do with remembering?
D: In another experiment, the participants were shown a series of photos labeled with a name. They were able to learn--and retain--a name much more quickly when the names "fit" their expectations of what a "Bob" or a "Tim" should look like.
Y: So, it's easier to remember someone's name if it's a good match to their face?
D: Exactly. Some names just fit better.
Y: So, how come you remembered Matt's name?
D: Oh him. He's my brother.
correlation:相互的关系
randomly:随即地
sketch:素描
label:标记