08年8.21第92期托福英语学习：托福词汇92

Lesson 92 The Talkative Stranger 健谈的陌生人　　

　　Words:

　　exploit vt. 开拓；开采，开发；（出自于私自目的而）利用，剥削

　　exploitation n. 开发，开采；（出自于私自目的或用不正当手段）利用，剥削

　　exploration n. 勘察；探究

　　explore vt. 探险，勘探；仔细检查，探究

　　explosive adj. 爆炸的，易爆发的；n. 炸药

　　exponential adj. 指数的

　　exposition n. 博览会，展览会

　　exposure n. 暴露，曝光

　　expound v. 解释，详细说明

　　express business 特快专递业务

　　expressive adj. 有表现力的，富有表情的

　　expressly adv. 特意地，专门

　　exquisite adj. 优美的，高雅的

　　extant adj. 现存的

　　extemporaneous adj. 即席的，无准备的

　　extent v. 延长，扩大

　　extension n. 延长，扩充

　　extensive adj. 广的，多方面的，广泛的

　　extenuate v. 掩饰，减轻，使（罪过）等显得轻微；为。。。提供理由

　　exterior n. 外部，外表

　　exterminate vt. 根除，灭绝

　　“This is a very interesting exposition,” Fred said. “I love the exhibition building. It’s one of the finest extant examples of classical architecture. I especially enjoyed the extemporaneous speech we just heard. May I ask what you do for a living?” Fred asked the three men.

　　“My job is to prevent the exploitation of animals, ” replied Roland. “Specifically, I write newspaper articles about research laboratories that exploit animals for medical experiments. These types of businesses hate public exposure. I hope to exterminate them with my storied.”

　　“I operate an express business,” Terry said. “We deliver overnight parcels. It’s like an extension of the post office. Currently, I’m trying to extend my business overseas.”

　　“On the exterior, I probably look like an athlete,” Ben said. “However, I’m a professor of mathematics. I’m writing a book about trigonometric and exponential functions. It’s written expressly for post-graduate students. What do you do?”

　　“I’m involved in mineral exploration,” Fred said. “I just love the exquisite shapes and colors of previous stones. I also specialize in the use of explosives.” Fred had an extensive background in geology. He had already explored for minerals in several different countries. He was an expressive man. He enjoyed nothing more than expounding his theories and experiences to anyone who was unfortunate enough to be caught in a conversation with him.

　　After ten minutes of listening to Fred talk. the three men were bored to death. Finally, Roland spoke, “Please excuse us, we have to leave. We have an important matter to attend.”

　　“I haven’t finished telling my tale,” Fred replied. “What could possibly be so important as to extenuate your hasty departure in the middle of my story?”

　　The three men smiled and quickly responded in unison, “We have to go to the toilet