LemonIce的ScalersTalk第四轮新概念朗读持续力训

L31-1：A lovable eccentric

True eccentrics never deliberately set out to draw attention to themselves. They disregard social conventions without being conscious that they are doing anything extraordinary. This invariably wins them the love and respect of others, for they add colour to the dull routine of everyday life.

　　Up to the time of his death, Richard Colson was one of the most notable figures in our town. He was a shrewd and wealthy businessman, but most people in the town hardly knew anything about this side of his life. He was known to us all as Dickie and his eccentricity had become legendary long before he died. Dickie disliked snobs intensely. Though he owned a large car, he hardly ever used it, preferring always to go on foot. Even when it was raining heavily, he refused to carry an umbrella. One day, he walked into an expensive shop after having been caught in a particularly heavy shower. He wanted to buy a $300 watch for his wife, but he was in such a bedraggled condition than an assistant refused to serve him.

任务配置：L0+L4

词音：eccentrics,deliberately,conscious,invariably,eccentricity,legendary,snob,bedraggled

词义：eccentrics  古怪的人；invariably  一定地；总是；不变地；eccentricity  古怪；snobs  势利小人，势利眼；bedraggled  全身泥污的；满身湿透的

练习感悟：

认真看外国人的表达，有一些表达和汉语真的太接近了，而且很有表现力。

一句话，就是干。