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VOA慢速英语:VOA慢速英语:《钻石透镜》菲茨詹姆斯奥布赖恩 Part Two

2018-03-10来源:和谐英语
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Anton Leeuwenhoek  - a Dutch tradesman and scientist, best known for his work on the development and improvement of the microscope and also for his contribution towards the study of microbiology

carat -  n. a unit for measuring the weight of jewels (such as diamonds) that is equal to 200 milligrams

drunk - adj. having drunk so much alcohol that normal actions (such as talking, thinking, and moving) become difficult to do

commit - v. to do (something that is illegal or harmful)

drop - n. a very small amount of liquid that falls in a rounded shape​

wrinkle - n. a small line or fold that appears on your skin as you grow older — usually plural

Now it's your turn. What do you think the lesson of this story is? What would you tell the narrator?