08年8.2第73期托福英语学习：托福词汇73

　　Lesson 73 At the Waste Disposal Plant 在废物处理厂

　　Words:

　　disparate adj. 迥然不同的

　　disparity n. 不同，差异

　　dispassionate adj. 不动感情的，冷静客观的

　　dispatch vt./n. （紧急）派遣，分配

　　dispel vt. 驱散，驱逐

　　dispense vt. 分配，分发

　　dispersal n. 疏散，散开

　　disperse vt. 分散，散开

　　dispirit vt. 使沮丧，使气馁

　　displace vt. 取代，移植

　　display vt. 陈列，显示；n.陈列，展览；显示

　　disposal n. 垃圾倾倒；处置

　　disposed adj. 有。。。的倾向

　　disposition n. 性情

　　dispossess vt. (对土地，房屋等的)霸占，失去

　　disproportionate adj. 不成比例的

　　disprove v. 反驳，证明。。。有误

　　dispute n. 争论，纠纷；vt. 争论，争执

　　disqualify vt. 取消资格，使不合格

　　disquisition n. 长篇演讲，专题论文

　　“I don’t see any evidence of disparate treatment between men and women,” said Tom.

　　“Wait until they dispense the paychecks,” said Mary. “You’ll see that there is a big disparity in pay between us, even though we have the same job. I try not to feel dispirited but I can’t help it.”

　　“I agree with you, Mary,” said Jane. “Men receive higher pay than we do and it is not because they do a disproportionate amount of the work. This dispute has gone on for years. However, anytime a woman displays a strong desire to challenge the company’s discretion, they dispossess her of rumors prevents her from obtaining a job elsewhere. It is nearly impossible to disprove a rumor.”

　　“Has anyone tried approaching the company with a dispassionate attitude?” asked Tom. “If it was my choice, I would dispatch you, Jane. You have a very credible disposition. You’re a scholar and a supervisor. The company would have a difficult time trying to displace you, even if you failed.”

　　“I’m afraid I will have to disqualify myself from this honorable task,” relied Jane. “I’ve already worked hard enough in my job to dispel the myths about women being the weaker sex. I’ve even written a short disquisition on the issue. Believe me, they’re not ready to listen. Right now, the only thing the company cares about is efficient waste disposal and higher profits.’

　　“What about you, Mary?” asked Tom. “Are you disposed to approach the company about this issue?”

　　“Are you kidding?” Mary replied. “Haven’t you been listening to Jane? It would be like suicide!”