標題: 超強去汙神器:口水 Spit to Clean [打印本頁] 作者: liu456 時間: 2022-10-14 22:53 標題: 超強去汙神器:口水 Spit to Clean
口水含有特殊的酶:澱粉酶和脂肪酶,能分解一些會形成黏稠固體物質的澱粉與脂肪
作者 Bruce E. Bagnell 本圖文出處 MP3
目錄 / Tips & Analysis / 中文翻譯(& 答案)
文意選填
Saliva, the natural liquid formed inside an animal’s mouth, has some surprising uses. For example, saliva contains special enzymes, amylase and lipase, which break down some of the starches and fats that can form solid, sticky materials. Thus, saliva helps __1__ food as soon as it enters the mouth. In addition, the slightly warm and acidic __2__ of this natural liquid have a particular benefit in one of the least likely environments.
That environment is the workshop of an art museum. Priceless antique paintings accumulate dust and dirt over time, causing darker and less colorful surfaces. The problem for conservators, trained specialists who clean and preserve artworks, is how to __3__ the built-up grime safely. They have many tools at their __4__. Surprisingly, human saliva is one of them.
Since human saliva is no-cost, sustainable, and non-toxic, it is ideally __5__ as
a cleaning agent. Working patiently and carefully, a conservator can slowly remove accumulation of grime from a surface. Thus, the artwork’s __6__ paint colors can be seen just as they were when first painted. Traditionally, a layer of varnish was applied to paintings as a protective coating. The varnish not only protects the colors from __7__ but also acts as a surface for small particles to stick to. In most cases, a surface that has been varnished is easier for the conservator to clean than one that hasn’t. Saliva, as it turns out, is one of the best __8__ for cleaning varnished artwork.
Art workshops are not the only surprising places where saliva shows its __9__. Soldiers in their barracks can tell you that the best shine one can make on a hard leather boot is by __10__ spit onto just-applied boot polish. If treated properly, the boot can be so shiny that you can even see your reflection in it!
(F) rubbing (G) usefulness (H) qualities ( I ) original (J) eliminate
答案: 1.D 2.H 3.J 4.E 5.A 6.I 7.C 8.B 9.G 10.F
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Words in Use
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quality [ˋkwɑlətɪ]
n. 品質(不可數);特徵 / 性(可數)
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shine [ʃaɪn]
n. 光亮
vt. 擦亮
vi. 發亮,照耀
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reflection [rɪˋflɛkʃən]
n. 反射;熟思
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agent [ˋedʒənt]
n. 代理商,經紀人
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original [əˋrɪdʒən!]
a. 原來的;原創的
n. 原著,原文
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rub [rʌb]
vt. & vi. & n. 摩擦,揉搓
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particle [ˋpɑrtɪk!]
n. 微粒;粒子
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sustainable [səˋstenəb!]
a. 可維持的;可持續的
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preserve [prɪˋzɝv]
vt. 保存;維持;醃製
n. 果醬,蜜餞(常用複數)
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eliminate [ɪˋlɪmə͵net]
.vt. 殲滅;剔除,淘汰
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polish [ˋpɑlɪʃ]
.vt. 擦亮;改進
n. 磨光,擦亮
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digest [daɪˋdʒɛst]
.vt. 消化
n. 摘要
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workshop [ˋwɝk͵ʃɑp]
n. 研討會;工作室
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antique [ænˋtik]
n. 古董
a. 古董的
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benefit [ˋbɛnəfɪt]
n. 利益
vt. 有益於
vi. 獲益(與介詞 from 並用)
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substance [ˋsʌbstəns]
n. 物質
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disposal [dɪˋspoz!]
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accumulate [əˋkjumjə͵let]
vt. & vi. . 累積
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accumulation [ə͵kjumjəˋleʃən]
n. . 累積
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fade [fed]
vi. 褪色;漸弱
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starch [stɑrtʃ]
n. 澱粉
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suited [ˋsutɪd]
a. 適合的
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usefulness [ˋjusfəlnɪs]
n. 有用,實用性
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saliva [səˋlaɪvə]
n. 口水,唾液
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acidic [əˋsɪdɪk]
a. 酸性的;酸澀的
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conservator [ˋkɑnsɚ͵vetɚ]
n. 維護師,文物管理員
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grime [graɪm]
n. 塵垢
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non-toxic [ˌnɑnˈtɑksɪk]
a. 無毒的
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varnish [ˋvɑrnɪʃ]
n. 亮光漆
vt. 給⋯⋯塗上亮光漆
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coating [ˋkotɪŋ]
n. 塗層,外層
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barracks [ˋbærəks]
營房,兵營(恆用複數)
Practical Phrases
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stick to... 堅守……
Whatever I do, I stick to my principles.
不管做什麼事,我都會緊守原則。
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a layer of... 一層……
We found that all the furniture in the house was covered with a fine layer of dust.
我們發現屋子裡的所有傢俱都覆蓋著一層細灰。
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break down (車輛)拋錨;(機器)故障;(情緒) 崩潰
The car broke down in the middle of nowhere.
這輛車子在荒郊野外拋錨了。
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apply to + 機關∕學校∕公司等 向機關/學校/公司等提出申請
Darius has applied to the bank for a loan.
達瑞士已向銀行申請貸款。
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act as 充當⋯⋯
An umbrella can act as a cane when you go hiking in the mountains.
當你到山上健行時,傘可以充當柺杖用。
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as it turns out 結果/事實證明,⋯⋯
As it turns out, our new manager is Amy, not Luke.
結果我們新的經理是艾咪,不是路克。
Tips & Analysis
1. Thus, saliva helps digest food as soon as it enters the mouth.
理由
a. 空格前有動詞 helps(幫助),而空格後有名詞 food(食物),故知空格應置入原形及物動詞以 符合 “help + V” 的用法,或置形容詞、分詞以 修飾food。