Ian Thorpe 伊恩•索普

【词汇扫描】
speculation 怀疑
homosexual 同性恋的
rumour 谣言
heterosexual 异性恋的
Such interests have often led to speculation
that Thorpe might be homosexual,
with his picture having been featured prominently on gay websites.
In 2002 he finally denied this rumour in a radio interview,
asserting that he was heterosexual.
He added that he was flattered by the rumours,
stating that being part of a minority group showed
"strength in your character".

【逐句对照】
Such interests have often led to speculation
that Thorpe might be homosexual,
with his picture having been featured prominently on gay websites.
In 2002 he finally denied this rumour in a radio interview,
asserting that he was heterosexual.
He added that he was flattered by the rumours,
stating that being part of a minority group showed
"strength in your character".

【多学一点】
speculation 猜测，推测
Your speculations were all quite close to the truth.
homosexual 同性恋
heterosexual
He pretends to be heterosexual ,but in fact is a homosexual.
feature
The newspaper featured the story of the event.
rumor 谣言
According to the rumor, the president will resign next week.
assert 断言，声称
He asserted that he was not guilty.
flatter 拍马屁
She was greatly flattered by an invitation to visit the White House.

【词汇扫描】
obligation 合约
World Trade Center 世贸中心
Thorpe's interests in fashion and culture
resulted in him making frequent visits to New York City
(which he describes as a second home),
often for obligations for Armani.
He was present at the World Trade Center
the morning of September 11, 2001,
having stopped there on his morning jog before returning to his hotel.

【逐句对照】
Thorpe's interests in fashion and culture
resulted in him making frequent visits to New York City
(which he describes as a second home),
often for obligations for Armani.
He was present at the World Trade Center
the morning of September 11, 2001,
having stopped there on his morning jog before returning to his hotel.

【多学一点】
obligation 义务，责任
Our parents fulfilled their obligation to support us.
world trade centre 世界贸易中心

【故事原文】
Such interests have often led to speculation
that Thorpe might be homosexual,
with his picture having been featured prominently on gay websites.
In 2002 he finally denied this rumour in a radio interview,
asserting that he was heterosexual.
He added that he was flattered by the rumours,
stating that being part of a minority group showed
"strength in your character".
Thorpe's interests in fashion and culture
resulted in him making frequent visits to New York City
(which he describes as a second home),
often for obligations for Armani.
He was present at the World Trade Center
the morning of September 11, 2001,
having stopped there on his morning jog before returning to his hotel.