The Da Vinci Code《达•芬奇密码》（一）

时间：2008-12-27 05:41:08

（单词翻译:单击）

Michael: Let's cover the talking points again, Your Eminence1. Many call Opus Dei a brainwashing cult2. Others, an ultraconservative Christian3 secret society.

Bishop4: We are a simple Catholic church.

Michael: Simple? With a brand-new $47-million headquarters in Manhattan.

Bishop: Our followers5 are generous, should we apologize for that?

Michael: Perhaps a less defensive6 tack7, Your Eminence. The press continue to be harsh with us.

Bishop: We are not Cafeteria Catholics. We don't pick and choose which rules to follow. We follow doctrine8. Rigorously.

Michael: Does doctrine necessarily include vows9 of chastity, tithing and atonement for sins through self-flagellation and the cilice?

Bishop: Many of our followers are married. Many of them have families. Only a small proportion choose to live ascetic10 lives in the cloisters11 of our residential12 halls. But we are all united in God’s work around the world. Surely that is an admirable way to lead one’s life.

Michael: Why are some media referring to Opus Dei as “God’s mafia”?

Bishop: Obviously, some people fear what they don't understand. And because the war finally draws to a close.

Michael: Bishop, we need to stay on message.

Bishop: That will be all, Michael, thank you.

妙语佳句，活学活用

1. Talking point

论据，尤指“有利的”论据。Something, such as an especially persuasive13 point, that helps to support an argument or a discussion.

这个片段是主教在练习接受采访的说辞。所以才有“Let's cover the talking points again”。

2. Tithes14

指的是“什一税”，即 the tenth part of agricultural produce or personal income set apart as an offering to God or for works of mercy, or the same amount regarded as an obligation or tax for the support of the church, priesthood, or the like.

3. Cilice

A small metal chain with inwardly-pointing spikes15. 这是一种苦修的天主教徒所使用的一种工具，一种金属链条，由多个带铁钩的金属环串起来。

4. Draw to a close

这个片语的意思是“渐近结束”，例如： Campaigns draw to a close.

5. Stay on the message

To “stay on message” is to be persistent16 in getting your point across. When you stay on message, you don't allow yourself to be distracted from your purpose.

It is also used in British English to mean following the party or corporate17 line of thinking, e.g. Politicians are urged to stay on message.


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1 eminence VpLxo     
n.卓越，显赫；高地，高处；名家
参考例句：
  • He is a statesman of great eminence.他是个声名显赫的政治家。
  • Many of the pilots were to achieve eminence in the aeronautical world.这些飞行员中很多人将会在航空界声名显赫。
2 cult 3nPzm     
n.异教，邪教；时尚，狂热的崇拜
参考例句：
  • Her books aren't bestsellers,but they have a certain cult following.她的书算不上畅销书，但有一定的崇拜者。
  • The cult of sun worship is probably the most primitive one.太阳崇拜仪式或许是最为原始的一种。
3 Christian KVByl     
adj.基督教徒的；n.基督教徒
参考例句：
  • They always addressed each other by their Christian name.他们总是以教名互相称呼。
  • His mother is a sincere Christian.他母亲是个虔诚的基督教徒。
4 bishop AtNzd     
n.主教，（国际象棋）象
参考例句：
  • He was a bishop who was held in reverence by all.他是一位被大家都尊敬的主教。
  • Two years after his death the bishop was canonised.主教逝世两年后被正式封为圣者。
5 followers 5c342ee9ce1bf07932a1f66af2be7652     
追随者( follower的名词复数 )； 用户； 契据的附面； 从动件
参考例句：
  • the followers of Mahatma Gandhi 圣雄甘地的拥护者
  • The reformer soon gathered a band of followers round him. 改革者很快就获得一群追随者支持他。
6 defensive buszxy     
adj.防御的；防卫的；防守的
参考例句：
  • Their questions about the money put her on the defensive.他们问到钱的问题，使她警觉起来。
  • The Government hastily organized defensive measures against the raids.政府急忙布置了防卫措施抵御空袭。
7 tack Jq1yb     
n.大头钉；假缝，粗缝
参考例句：
  • He is hammering a tack into the wall to hang a picture.他正往墙上钉一枚平头钉用来挂画。
  • We are going to tack the map on the wall.我们打算把这张地图钉在墙上。
8 doctrine Pkszt     
n.教义；主义；学说
参考例句：
  • He was impelled to proclaim his doctrine.他不得不宣扬他的教义。
  • The council met to consider changes to doctrine.宗教议会开会考虑更改教义。
9 vows c151b5e18ba22514580d36a5dcb013e5     
誓言( vow的名词复数 )； 郑重宣布，许愿
参考例句：
  • Matrimonial vows are to show the faithfulness of the new couple. 婚誓体现了新婚夫妇对婚姻的忠诚。
  • The nun took strait vows. 那位修女立下严格的誓愿。
10 ascetic bvrzE     
adj.禁欲的；严肃的
参考例句：
  • The hermit followed an ascetic life-style.这个隐士过的是苦行生活。
  • This is achieved by strict celibacy and ascetic practices.这要通过严厉的独身生活和禁欲修行而达到。
11 cloisters 7e00c43d403bd1b2ce6fcc571109dbca     
n.（学院、修道院、教堂等建筑的）走廊( cloister的名词复数 )；回廊；修道院的生活；隐居v.隐退，使与世隔绝( cloister的第三人称单数 )
参考例句：
  • The thirteenth-century cloisters are amongst the most beautiful in central Italy. 这些13世纪的回廊是意大利中部最美的建筑。 来自辞典例句
  • Some lovely Christian Science ladies had invited her to a concert at the cloisters. 有几位要好的基督教科学社的女士请她去修道院音乐厅听一个音乐会。 来自辞典例句
12 residential kkrzY3     
adj.提供住宿的；居住的；住宅的
参考例句：
  • The mayor inspected the residential section of the city.市长视察了该市的住宅区。
  • The residential blocks were integrated with the rest of the college.住宿区与学院其他部分结合在了一起。
13 persuasive 0MZxR     
adj.有说服力的，能说得使人相信的
参考例句：
  • His arguments in favour of a new school are very persuasive.他赞成办一座新学校的理由很有说服力。
  • The evidence was not really persuasive enough.证据并不是太有说服力。
14 tithes 5b370902c7941724fa6406fe7559ce26     
n.（宗教捐税）什一税，什一的教区税，小部分( tithe的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • For your tithes and offerings, please use the envelopes at the entrance. 什一捐款及奉献：奉献信封摆放于入口处。 来自互联网
  • Although she left the church officially, she still tithes. 虽然她正式离开了该教堂，但她仍然对教堂缴纳什一税。 来自互联网
15 spikes jhXzrc     
n.穗( spike的名词复数 )；跑鞋；（防滑）鞋钉；尖状物v.加烈酒于( spike的第三人称单数 )；偷偷地给某人的饮料加入（更多）酒精（ 或药物）；把尖状物钉入；打乱某人的计划
参考例句：
  • a row of iron spikes on a wall 墙头的一排尖铁
  • There is a row of spikes on top of the prison wall to prevent the prisoners escaping. 监狱墙头装有一排尖钉，以防犯人逃跑。 来自《简明英汉词典》
16 persistent BSUzg     
adj.坚持不懈的，执意的；持续的
参考例句：
  • Albert had a persistent headache that lasted for three days.艾伯特连续头痛了三天。
  • She felt embarrassed by his persistent attentions.他不时地向她大献殷勤，使她很难为情。
17 corporate 7olzl     
adj.共同的，全体的；公司的，企业的
参考例句：
  • This is our corporate responsibility.这是我们共同的责任。
  • His corporate's life will be as short as a rabbit's tail.他的公司的寿命是兔子尾巴长不了。

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