Lesson 68 The New Student 新来的学生

Lesson 67 The “Ultra Bomber” 放置炸弹的极端恐怖分子

　　Words:

　　devastate vt. 毁坏

　　devastating adj. 破坏性的

　　devastation n. 毁坏

　　device n. 器械，装置

　　devious adj. (道路)曲折性，蜿蜒的；*诈的，不正直的；远离大路的，偏僻的

　　devise vt. 设计；发明

　　devitalize v. 夺去生命力，失去生命力

　　devoid adj. 全无的，缺乏的

　　devote vt. 致力于，献身

　　devotee n. 皈依者，狂热者

　　devotion n. 热爱，忠诚

　　devour vt. 贪婪的吃，吞食

　　devout adj. 虔诚的，诚恳的

　　dexterous adj. 灵巧的，熟练的

　　diabolic adj. 魔鬼似的，残忍的

　　diabolical adj. 恶毒的，狠毒的

　　diagnose vt. 诊断

　　diagnostic adj. 诊断的

　　diagonal n./adj. 对角线的

　　diagram n. 图表

　　“How could something so small be so devastating?” John wondered as he walked through the debris. The devastation was beyond belief. The device had devastated the entire building and part of the neighboring area. The truck that brought it had traveled a devious route to avoid detection.

　　“What kind of diabolical mind would devise such a diabolic scheme?” I asked myself. “It must be someone completely devoid of compassion.” The explosion had ripped through a residential building, injuring hundreds of people. These recurring acts of violence had devitalized the area.

　　“I think I recognize the handiwork,” John said, as he examined a recovered piece of the device. “Do you see the diagonal circuitry?” he said, pointing his finger. “This is the work of a dexterous bomb maker. If I’m right, this circuitry will match the diagram I have in my file.”

　　“Exactly what are you saying?” I asked.

　　“This catastrophe is the work of the ‘ultra bomber, ’” John replied. “The ‘Ultra bomber’ is a devotee of an anti-government cult. In the last few years, his misguided devotion has led him to bomb several government buildings. He claims to be a devout Christian but that is clearly debatable. Christians do not devote their lives to killing people.”

　　“Let’s get the injured people out of the building,” I said. “They need to be diagnosed and treated. We don’t have the proper diagnostic equipment here with us.”

　　“Okay,” John replied. “But since it’s going to be a long night, would you mind if I devour a candy bar before we start?”