《新概念英语》青少版第四册第65课:Television Day: Sir Isaac Newton

Lesson 65  Television Day: Sir Isaac Newton
第65课  电视日:艾萨克.牛顿爵士
Sir Isaac Newton,who was born in 1642 and who died in 1727
艾萨克.牛顿爵士生干1642年,死于1727年.
was one of the greatest scientists who has ever lived
他是历代最伟大的科学家之一.
We aren't going to tell you about his discoveries in today's programme.
在今天的节目中我们不准备对你们讲述他的发明,
Instead,we're going to tell you a true story about the man himself.
]而是给你们讲一个有关他本人的真实的故事.
Newton thought about so many problems he was often absent-minded.
牛顿要思考许多复杂的问题,以致他常常心不在焉.
He frequently forgot to have his meals.
他常忘了吃饭.
One evening his friend Dr Stukeley,called
一天晚上他的朋友斯图克雷博士
and asked if he could see the great scientist.
来访求见这位伟大的科学家.
The maid told Dr Stukeley that Newton was busy
女仆告诉斯图克雷博士牛顿很忙,
and asked him if he would wait in the dining-room.
请他在饭厅等他.
Dr Stukeley sat at the dining-table and waited.
斯图克雷博士坐在饭桌边等候.
On the table there was a covered dish
桌上有个盖着盖的盘子,
which contained a chicken for Newton's dinner.
里面盛着牛顿晚饭吃的鸡.
Dr Stukeley waited such a long time he got very hungry.
斯图克雷博士等了许久,感到非常饿,
In the end he ate the chicken and put the cover back on the dish.
结果他把鸡给吃了,把盖又放回盘子上.
Immediately after this,Newton appeared.
没过多会,牛顿来了.
He greeted his friend warmly
他向朋友热情问候,
and then asked the maid if he could have his dinner.
然后问女仆他是否可以吃饭.
She told him it was on the table.
她告诉他晚餐就在桌上,
Newton uncovered the dish and saw the chicken bones.
牛顿打开盘子看见鸡骨头
I thought I hadn't eaten,he said,
我方才还以为没吃饭呢他说,
but I see that I have.
但我想我该是吃过了.