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Lesson 42
SECTION 1:
• Cave exploration, or potholing, as it has come to be
Cave exploration, or potholing, as it has come to be
known, is a relatively new sport.
• Perhaps it is the desire for solitude or the chance of
• Perhaps it is the desire for solitude or the chance of
making an unexpected discovery that lures men down to
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th
f th
th
the depths of the earth.
• It is impossible to give a satisfactory explanation for a
pot-holer's motives.
• For him, caves have the same peculiar fascination which
,
p
high mountains have for the climber.
• They arouse instincts which can only be dimly understood
They arouse instincts which can only be dimly understood.
solitude
• being alone without companions
）
寞
单
• 1）寂寞，孤单
• The night regressed （回归）into utter silence and
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solitude.
• 黑夜重归孤寂。
黑夜重归孤寂。
• 2）独处，独居:
• She enjoys the solitude of her own flat.
• Cave exploration, or potholing, as it has come to be
Cave exploration, or potholing, as it has come to be
known, is a relatively new sport.
• Perhaps it is the desire for solitude or the chance of
• Perhaps it is the desire for solitude or the chance of
making an unexpected discovery that lures men down to
th d
th
f th
th
the depths of the earth.
• It is impossible to give a satisfactory explanation for a
pot-holer's motives.
• For him, caves have the same peculiar fascination which
,
p
high mountains have for the climber.
• They arouse instincts which can only be dimly understood
They arouse instincts which can only be dimly understood.
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lure
• 引诱，诱惑
• lure sb into doing sth
• People may be lured into buying things by clever
People may be lured into buying things by clever
advertising.
It is…that
• Perhaps it is the desire for solitude or the
• Perhaps it is the desire for solitude or the
chance of making an unexpected discovery
that lures men down to the depths of the earth.
基
• 基本句：I bought a cat in that shop yesterday
• Cave exploration, or potholing, as it has come to be
Cave exploration, or potholing, as it has come to be
known, is a relatively new sport.
• Perhaps it is the desire for solitude or the chance of
• Perhaps it is the desire for solitude or the chance of
making an unexpected discovery that lures men down to
th d
th
f th
th
the depths of the earth.
• It is impossible to give a satisfactory explanation for a
pot-holer's motives.
• For him, caves have the same peculiar fascination which
,
p
high mountains have for the climber.
• They arouse instincts which can only be dimly understood
They arouse instincts which can only be dimly understood.
arouse
• 唤起同情
• 唤起同情
• Arouse sympathy
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arouse one’s instinct
Section 2
Section 2
• Exploring really deep caves is not a task for the Sunday
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afternoon rambler.
• Such undertakings require the precise planning and foresight of
military operations.
• It can take as long as eight days to rig up rope ladders and to
establish supply bases before a descent can be made into a very
deep cave.
• Precautions of this sort are necessary, for it is impossible to
foretell the exact nature of the difficulties which will confront
the potholer.
• The deepest known cave in the world is the Gouffre Berger
near Grenoble.
walk
• march
• stride
• wander
• wander
• tiptoe/creep
p
p
• trudge
• wade
• stagger
stagger
ramble
我喜欢在乡间漫步
• 我喜欢在乡间漫步
• I like rambling around in the country.
I like rambling around in the country.
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• Exploring really deep caves is not a task for the Sunday
f
bl
afternoon rambler.
• Such undertakings require the precise planning and foresight of
military operations.
• It can take as long as eight days to rig up rope ladders and to
establish supply bases before a descent can be made into a very
deep cave.
• Precautions of this sort are necessary, for it is impossible to
foretell the exact nature of the difficulties which will confront
the potholer.
• The deepest known cave in the world is the Gouffre Berger
near Grenoble.
undertaking
• an important job piece of work that you will be
• an important job, piece of work that you will be
responsible for
• 任务，工作，重任
• Starting a new business can be a risky undertaking
• Starting a new business can be a risky undertaking.
Organizing the show has been a massive undertaking.
• (Hosting)举办奥运将是一项艰巨的（tough)重任
(Hosting)举办奥运将是
项艰巨的（tough)重任
• Exploring really deep caves is not a task for the Sunday
f
bl
afternoon rambler.
• Such undertakings require the precise planning and foresight of
military operations.
• It can take as long as eight days to rig up(搭起）rope ladders
and to establish supply bases before a descent can be made into
a very deep cave.
• Precautions of this sort are necessary, for it is impossible to
foretell the exact nature of the difficulties which will confront
the potholer.
• The deepest known cave in the world is the Gouffre Berger
near Grenoble.
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descent
• 下降
• 下降
• The plane began its descent into Paris.
• There was a descent of temperature after rain
A
t
• Ascent
• 上升
上升
• It can take as long as eight days to rig up(搭起）rope ladders
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and to establish supply bases before a descent can be made into
a very deep cave.
• Precautions of this sort are necessary, for it is impossible to
foretell the exact nature of the difficulties which will confront
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the potholer.
• The deepest known cave in the world is the Gouffre Berger
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near Grenoble.
confront
• （困难）面临到
头上
• （困难）面临到…头上
• A lot of problems confronted us
• be confronted with sth 面临…
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• Customers are confronted with a bewildering
amount of choice.
• 我们将会面临很多新困难
• It can take as long as eight days to rig up(搭起）rope ladders
d
bli h
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b f
d
b
d i
and to establish supply bases before a descent can be made into
a very deep cave.
• Precautions of this sort are necessary, for it is impossible to
foretell the exact nature of the difficulties which will confront
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the potholer.
• The deepest known cave in the world is the Gouffre Berger
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near Grenoble.
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• It extends to a depth of 3723 feet.
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• This immense chasm has been formed by an underground
stream which has tunnelled a course through a flaw in the rocks.
g
• The entrance to the cave is on a plateau in the Dauphine Alps.
• As it is only six feet across it is barely noticeable
• As it is only six feet across, it is barely noticeable.
• The cave might never have been discovered had not the
entrance been spotted by the distinguished French potholer
entrance been spotted by the distinguished French potholer,
Berger.
• Since its discovery it has become a sort of potholers' Everest
• Since its discovery, it has become a sort of potholers' Everest.
• Though a number of descents have been made, much of it still
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t b
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d
remains to be explored.
• chasm
• chasm
• 1.（地上的）深坑; 深渊;
• hole, pit, chasm (两山之间）
2.鸿沟，巨大差距
鸿沟，
差
• There is still a vast economic chasm between developed and
There is still a vast economic chasm between developed and
developing countries.
• The chasm between rich and poor
The chasm between rich and poor
• It extends to a depth of 3723 feet.
p
• This immense chasm has been formed by an underground
stream which has tunnelled a course through a flaw in the rocks.
g
• The entrance to the cave is on a plateau in the Dauphine Alps.
• As it is only six feet across it is barely noticeable
• As it is only six feet across, it is barely noticeable.
• The cave might never have been discovered had not the
entrance been spotted by the distinguished French potholer
entrance been spotted by the distinguished French potholer,
Berger.
• Since its discovery it has become a sort of potholers' Everest
• Since its discovery, it has become a sort of potholers' Everest.
• Though a number of descents have been made, much of it still
i
t b
l
d
remains to be explored.
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tunnel
flaw
• 瑕疵
• 瑕疵
• This vase would be perfect without a few small
flaws in its base
瑕疵，漏洞，缺陷
瑕疵，漏洞，缺陷
• an argument full of flaws
• an argument full of flaws
• a flaw in a contract
• Pride was the greatest flaw in his personality.
Pride was the greatest flaw in his personality.
• It extends to a depth of 3723 feet.
p
• This immense chasm has been formed by an underground
stream which has tunnelled a course through a flaw in the rocks.
g
• The entrance to the cave is on a plateau in the Dauphine Alps.
• As it is only six feet across it is barely noticeable
• As it is only six feet across, it is barely noticeable.
• The cave might never have been discovered had not the
entrance been spotted by the distinguished French potholer
entrance been spotted by the distinguished French potholer,
Berger.
• Since its discovery it has become a sort of potholers' Everest
• Since its discovery, it has become a sort of potholers' Everest.
• Though a number of descents have been made, much of it still
i
t b
l
d
remains to be explored.
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虚拟语气的省略
虚拟语气的省略
• If I were you, I would go with him
If I were you, I would go with him
• If I had come yesterday I would have seen him
• If I had come yesterday, I would have seen him
• A team of potholers recently went down the Gouffre Berger.
After entering the narrow gap on the plateau, they climbed
down the steep sides of the cave until they came to a narrow
id
corridor.
• They had to edge their way along this, sometimes wading across
shallow streams, or swimming across deep pools. Suddenly they
came to a waterfall which dropped into an underground lake at
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f th
the bottom of the cave.
• They plunged into the lake, and after loading their gear on an
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bb
di
h
l t th
t
th
t th
th
inflatable rubber dinghy, let the current carry them to the other
side.To protect themselves from the icy water, they had to wear
special r bber s its
special rubber suits.
gap
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• 缺口
豁口
• 缺口，豁口
• A team of potholers recently went down the Gouffre Berger.
After entering the narrow gap on the plateau, they climbed
down the steep sides of the cave until they came to a narrow
id
corridor.
• They had to edge their way along this, sometimes wading across
shallow streams, or swimming across deep pools. Suddenly they
came to a waterfall which dropped into an underground lake at
th b tt
f th
the bottom of the cave.
• They plunged into the lake, and after loading their gear on an
i fl t bl
bb
di
h
l t th
t
th
t th
th
inflatable rubber dinghy, let the current carry them to the other
side.To protect themselves from the icy water, they had to wear
special r bber s its
special rubber suits.
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edge one’s way…
g
y
• 侧身挤过
侧身走
• 侧身挤过，侧身走
• The policeman slowly edged his way forward.
• Edging my way through the crowd I eventually
managed to get to the door
managed to get to the door
• A team of potholers recently went down the Gouffre Berger.
After entering the narrow gap on the plateau, they climbed
down the steep sides of the cave until they came to a narrow
id
corridor.
• They had to edge their way along this, sometimes wading across
shallow streams, or swimming across deep pools. Suddenly they
came to a waterfall which dropped into an underground lake at
th b tt
f th
the bottom of the cave.
• They plunged into the lake, and after loading their gear on an
i fl t bl
bb
di
h
l t th
t
th
t th
th
inflatable rubber dinghy, let the current carry them to the other
side.To protect themselves from the icy water, they had to wear
special r bber s its
special rubber suits.
gear
g
• （运动需用的）设备
全套装备:
• （运动需用的）设备﹑全套装备:
• The camping gear
• He's crazy about photography - he's got all the gear.
• They plunged into the lake, and after loading their gear on an
inflatable rubber dinghy, let the current carry them to the other
side. To protect themselves from the icy water, they had to wear
special rubber suits.
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inflate
• 给
充气
• 给…充气
• 给轮胎充气
• 给热气球充气
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• inflation
•
At the far end of the lake, they came to huge piles of rubble which had
been washed up by the water.
•
In this part of the cave, they could hear an insistent booming sound
which they found was caused by a small water-spout shooting down
into a pool from the roof of the cave.
S
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th
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•
Squeezing through a cleft in the rocks, the potholers arrived at an
enormous cavern, the size of a huge concert hall.
•
After switching on powerful arc lights they saw great stalagmites
•
After switching on powerful arc lights, they saw great stalagmites-
some of them over forty feet high--rising up like tree-trunks to meet
the stalactites suspended from the roof.
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•
Round about, piles of lime-stone glistened in all the colours of the
rainbow.
• 巨石
• 岩石
• 鹅卵石
• 鹅卵石
• 碎石，瓦砾（u）
碎
，
（）
• At the far end of the lake, they came to huge piles of rubble
which had been washed up by the water.
p
y
• In this part of the cave, they could hear an insistent booming
sound which they found was caused by a small waterspout
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p
shooting down into a pool from the roof of the cave.
• spout v
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（指液体）喷出, 涌出:
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• blood spouting from artery
• cola spouting from a broken tin
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• Squeezing through a cleft in the rocks, the
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,
potholers arrived at an enormous cavern, the size
of a huge concert hall
of a huge concert hall.
• After switching on powerful arc lights, they saw
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great stalagmites（石笋）-some of them over
forty feet high--rising up like tree-trunks to meet
forty feet high--rising up like tree-trunks to meet
the stalactites （钟乳石）suspended from the
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roof. Round about, piles of lime-stone glistened in
all the colours of the rainbow.
• In the eerie silence of the cavern, the only sound that could be
heard was made by water which dripped continuously from the
heard was made by water which dripped continuously from the
high dome above them.
eerie
• 可怕的，恐怖的，灵异的
• 恐怖的尖叫
可怕的沉寂
• 可怕的沉寂
• 诡异的声音
诡异的声音
• In the eerie silence of the cavern, the only sound that could be
heard was made by water which dripped continuously from the
high dome above them.
• = a large cave
dome
• the dome of St Paul's cathedral
• the dome of St Paul s cathedral
• 圣保罗大教堂的穹顶.
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