Lexicon-Pedant 第一期｜糕烤英語3500詞
Lexicon-Pedant 第一期
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ne plus ultra /?完美的范例，典范
take up the gauntlet /?接受挑戰(zhàn)，應(yīng)戰(zhàn)
throw down the gauntlet /?發(fā)出挑戰(zhàn)
antagonism (towards/between) /?對立情緒?對抗情緒
annex /?強(qiáng)占，吞并（國家或地區(qū)）
cloistered /?隱居的，與世隔絕的
inferno /?無法控制的大火
sine qua non /?必要條件
allude to smth. /?影射，暗指
agony /?精神或肉體上的極度痛苦
desolate /?荒無人煙的，凄涼的
acupuncture /?針灸，針刺療法
curfew /?宵禁
esprit de corps /?集體榮譽(yù)感
fraternity /?男大學(xué)生聯(lián)誼會
Scylla and Charybdis /?腹背受敵，進(jìn)退兩難
entente /?國家中的友好關(guān)系
prowess /?非凡的技能，高超的技藝
atrocity /?戰(zhàn)爭中的殘暴行為
deadlock /僵局
從前有一個被稱為Brighton的小鎮(zhèn)，它是完美的范例(ne plus ultra)。這個小鎮(zhèn)的居民以勇敢而富有骨氣而聞名，他們從不畏懼接受挑戰(zhàn)(take up the gauntlet)。一天，一位來自附近村莊的年輕人來到了Brighton，并發(fā)出了一場挑戰(zhàn)(throw down the gauntlet)。這場挑戰(zhàn)引發(fā)了人們之間的對立情緒(antagonism)。但是，Brighton的居民決定以和平的方式解決這個問題，而不是采取強(qiáng)占或吞并(annex)的行動。
在Brighton的一角有一座隱居的(cloistered)修道院。修道士們是這個小鎮(zhèn)的智者，他們希望通過智慧和和平來化解這場危機(jī)。他們呼吁人們將怒火熄滅，否則整個小鎮(zhèn)將陷入無法控制的大火(inferno)中。
修道士告訴居民們，和平解決這個問題是達(dá)成共識的必要條件(sine qua non)。雖然他們沒有明確提到(allude to)挑戰(zhàn)者的名字，但他們強(qiáng)調(diào)了和解的重要性。這場爭斗給所有人帶來了精神和肉體上的極度痛苦(agony)。
Brighton變得荒無人煙的(desolate)，人們都守在家中，宵禁(curfew)生效。然而，修道院里的修道士們依然保持著集體榮譽(yù)感(esprit de corps)。他們決定聯(lián)合起來，與年輕人的聯(lián)誼會(fraternity)一同尋求解決辦法。
在解決問題的過程中，他們發(fā)現(xiàn)自己陷入了腹背受敵的境地(Scylla and Charybdis)，進(jìn)退兩難。然而，他們通過建立友好關(guān)系(entente)來解開僵局(deadlock)。他們展示了自己的非凡技能(prowess)，以及對于戰(zhàn)爭中殘暴行為的厭惡(atrocity)。
最終，Brighton的居民決定運用一種古老的醫(yī)療方式，針灸(acupuncture)，幫助他們恢復(fù)往日的寧靜。這些居民親身體驗了針灸療法帶來的奇跡，他們感受到了精神和肉體上的極度痛苦(agony)逐漸消散。他們重建起了社區(qū)的紐帶，找到了心靈的安寧。Brighton再次煥發(fā)生機(jī)，而這一切都?xì)w功于針刺療法的神奇效果。
Once upon a time, there was a small town called Brighton, which was the?ne plus ultra. The inhabitants of this town were known for their bravery and resilience, never shying away from?taking up the gauntlet. One day, a young person from a nearby village arrived in Brighton and?threw down the gauntlet. This challenge sparked?antagonism?among the people. However, the residents of Brighton decided to resolve the issue peacefully, without resorting to?annexation?or seizing actions.
In a corner of Brighton, there was a?cloistered?monastery. The monks residing there were wise men of the town, seeking to resolve the crisis through wisdom and peace. They urged the people to extinguish their anger, warning that the entire town could be consumed by an?inferno. The monks emphasized that peace was the?sine qua non?for reaching a consensus. Though they didn't directly?allude to?the challenger's name, they highlighted the importance of reconciliation. This conflict brought?agony?to everyone. Brighton became?desolate, and people stayed indoors with a?curfew?in effect. Nevertheless, the monks in the monastery decided to unite and seek a resolution with the?fraternity.
During the process of resolving the issue, they found themselves caught between?Scylla and Charybdis. However, they managed to break the?deadlock?by establishing friendly relations, showcasing their?prowess, and expressing their disgust towards?atrocity?in war.
Ultimately, the residents of Brighton decided to utilize an ancient medical technique,?acupuncture, to restore their former tranquility. These inhabitants experienced the miracle brought about by?acupuncture, gradually alleviating the?agony?they had endured. They rebuilt the community's bonds, finding inner peace. Brighton once again blossomed with vitality, and all thanks to the miraculous effects of?acupuncture.
