08 生词
The Enigma(迷) of the Rare Bird
In the bustling city of Eldoria, nestled(安居，筑巢) in the heart of a sprawling metropolis, there existed a quaint（古怪的）, almost obscure (鲜为人知的) bar called "The Rare Bird." The bartender (酒保), an enigmatic figure named Felix, was known for his intimate (亲密的) knowledge of both spirits and stories. Felix's life was intimately linked (紧密联系) with the lore（传说） of the city, making him a vital piece of its cultural bedrock (基础).
One evening, as Felix mixed drinks with effortless grace, a discussion arose among the patrons（顾客） about the secular trend (世俗趋势) of modern society. "Times are changing," said a historian, "and we must adapt, but we should not forget our roots." Felix nodded, pouring a glass of bourbon（波旁威士忌酒） for a weary journalist who had just come in for a break from the relentless（不停的） wear-and-tear (磨损) of daily reporting.
In a corner of the bar, a biologist spoke passionately（激动的） about the evolution of bipedal (两足的) creatures. "Our upright posture (直立姿势) and bipedal posture (两足姿势) have been crucial in shaping human history," she said, emphasizing how the limb (四肢) structure and jaw (下巴) development were key adaptations.
A debate sparked about the compatibility of modern lifestyles with our ancient evolutionary traits. "Some aspects of our current environment are incompatible (不兼容的) with our biology," noted the biologist. "For example, the strain (压力) on our joints due to prolonged sitting affects our posture (姿势) and limbic (边缘系统的) health."
Another patron, an anthropologist, chimed in, discussing the secular (世俗的) shifts in social behavior and how these trends influenced everything from infancy (婴儿期) to adulthood. "The care and nurturing of an infant (婴儿) are susceptible (易受影响的) to societal changes, much like how congressional representation is affected by demographic shifts."
As the evening wore on, Felix served a writer who was revising (修改) a manuscript. "I need to flesh out (充实) these characters more," the writer mused, sipping on a carefully crafted cocktail. "The narrative is still too hazy (模糊的)."
Felix, always the listener, offered a piece of advice. "Think of your characters as real people, each with their own compatible (兼容的) or incompatible (不兼容的) traits. Just like us, they have their strengths and weaknesses. Even the printouts (打印件) of their story arcs need to reflect their extensive (广泛的) experiences."
Meanwhile, a conversation at the next table turned to politics. "The new clause (条款) in the policy has caused quite a stir," remarked a lawyer. "It’s affecting our congressional representation (国会代表权)."
The discussion shifted to broader societal issues, including chauvinism (沙文主义) and how prestige (声望) in different fields could influence policy decisions. "It’s a complex web," said the lawyer, "but we must remain vigilant and revise (修正) our approaches as needed."
As the night drew to a close, Felix reflected on the diverse conversations that had filled the bar. "The Rare Bird" was not just a place to drink but a microcosm of the world, where ideas and people from all walks of life converged, each bringing their unique perspectives to the table.
单词及其中文释义：
- rare bird - 稀有的鸟,奇人
- bartender - 酒保
- intimate - 亲密的
- intimately linked - 紧密联系
- compatible - 兼容的
- incompatible - 不兼容的
- susceptible - 易受影响的
- ovaries - 卵巢
- wear-and-tear - 磨损
- strain - 压力
- obscure - 鲜为人知的，模糊的
- bipedal - 两足的
- secular - 世俗的，长期的
- secular trend - 长期趋势，世俗趋势
- posture - 姿势
- limb - 肢
- limbic - 边缘的
- upright posture - 直立姿势
- bipedal posture - 两足姿势
- jaw - 下巴
- infant - 婴儿
- infancy - 婴儿期，初期
- distaste - 反感
- bedrock - 基础，根基
- clause - 条款
- congressional representation - 国会代表权
- prestige - 声望
- printout - 打印件，打印出来的资料
- chauvinism - 沙文主义，盲目爱国心
- revise - 修改
- flesh out - 充实，丰满
- extensive - 广泛的
- hazy - 模糊的，朦胧的