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Learning English Podcast - February 28, 2025

2025/2/28
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Katie Weaver: 我是Katie Weaver,和Mario Ritter, Jr.一起主持这个为英语学习者设计的节目,我们语速较慢,并使用特别为英语学习者编写的词汇和短语。本节目包括词汇讲解、生日祝福分享、丹麦古代遗址发现的故事以及美国故事系列小说《拉帕奇尼的女儿》的最终部分。 Mario Ritter, Jr.: (此处为Mario Ritter, Jr.的开场白,内容与Katie Weaver类似,可补充) Andrew Smith: 我在本期节目中解答了一位听众关于单词"appeal"的提问。"Appeal"这个词在英语中有多种含义和词性,可以是动词、形容词或名词,在正式场合或法律语境中也有特殊用法。作为动词,它表示在正式或重要场合提出请求;作为形容词(appealing),它描述具有吸引力的品质;作为名词,它可以指正式或紧急的请求,或指引起兴趣、同情或吸引力的品质。在法律领域,它表示请求法院复审另一法院的裁决。 John Russell: 我报道了丹麦考古学家发现的一个大型古代木质环形结构,其年代可追溯到数千年前,这与英国巨石阵有潜在的联系。考古学家还在该遗址发现了古代定居点,包括首领的坟墓和青铜剑。目前,他们正在寻找更多证据来确定该遗址的年代和用途,并进一步探索其与巨石阵建造者的联系。 Kay Gallant: 我播读了纳撒尼尔·霍桑的小说《拉帕奇尼的女儿》的最终部分。故事讲述了年轻的Giovanni与Rappaccini教授的女儿Beatrice之间的爱情悲剧。Beatrice因为父亲的科学实验而带有毒性,最终因解毒药而死亡,这反映了科学与人性的冲突。

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This section explores the various meanings and grammatical functions of the word 'appeal,' detailing its usage as a verb, noun, and adjective, and its application in both everyday language and legal contexts.
  • 'Appeal' can function as a verb, noun, and adjective.
  • When used as a verb, 'appeal' means to make a formal request.
  • As a noun, 'appeal' can describe a request or a quality that attracts.
  • 'Appeal' is commonly used in legal contexts to refer to court reviews.

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On this podcast, explore the term "appeal;" learn how to express birthday wishes; hear about the discovery in Denmark of a Stonehenge-like circle; then, the final part of Nathaniel Hawthorne's ‘Rappaccini’s Daughter’ on American Stories.