聆听悦耳英音 第42期:Swimming with Killers (2)
日期:2013-11-25 15:25

(单词翻译:单击)

嘉宾:Debbie Mason

话题:Swimming with Killers与虎鲸同游的女学者

单词拼写:

1、Individuals:not public but one or a group

2、Captivity:the state of being imprisoned

3、Tragic:very sad

重点俚语:

1、Keep them in captivity:closed animals in large at the zoo

2、An incredible difference:a real difference

3、Misnomer:use words or write name in wrong way

问题:

1、How long do female orca live in the wild and how long in captivity?

2、How many orca whales are there around New Zealand?

3、Why is the term ‘killer whale’ a misnomer? Two reasons.

答案:

1、80-90 years / 10-20 years in captivity

2、200 orcas

3、① They killing whales but not killing people ② They are dolphins

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重点单词
  • misnomern. 用词不当;写错姓名;误称
  • whalen. 鲸 vi. 捕鲸 v. 鞭打,打击,打败
  • masonn. 泥瓦匠 Mason: 共济会会员
  • incredibleadj. 难以置信的,惊人的