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How was it possible, I asked myself, to walk for an hour through the woods and see nothing worthy1 of note? I who cannot see find hundreds of things to interest me through mere2 touch. I feel the delicate symmetry of a leaf. I pass my hands lovingly about the smooth skin of a silver birch, or the rough shaggy bark of a pine. In the spring I touch the branches of trees hopefully in search of a bud, the first sign of awakening3 Nature after her winter’s sleep I feel the delightful4, velvety5 texture6 of a flower, and discover its remarkable7 convolutions; and something of the miracle of Nature is revealed to me. Occasionally, if I am very fortunate, I place my hand gently in a small tree and feel the happy quiver of a bird in full song. I am delighted to have cool waters of a brook8 rush through my open fingers. To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious9 Persian rug. To me the pageant10 of seasons is a thrilling and unending drama, the action of which streams through my finger tips. At times my heart cries out with longing11 to see all these things. If I can get so much pleasure from mere touch, how
1 worthy | |
adj.(of)值得的,配得上的;有价值的 | |
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2 mere | |
adj.纯粹的;仅仅,只不过 | |
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3 awakening | |
n.觉醒,醒悟 adj.觉醒中的;唤醒的 | |
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4 delightful | |
adj.令人高兴的,使人快乐的 | |
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5 velvety | |
adj. 像天鹅绒的, 轻软光滑的, 柔软的 | |
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6 texture | |
n.(织物)质地;(材料)构造;结构;肌理 | |
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7 remarkable | |
adj.显著的,异常的,非凡的,值得注意的 | |
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8 brook | |
n.小河,溪;v.忍受,容让 | |
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9 luxurious | |
adj.精美而昂贵的;豪华的 | |
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10 pageant | |
n.壮观的游行;露天历史剧 | |
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11 longing | |
n.(for)渴望 | |
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