absent缺乏的
【笑话原文】
The Absent-Minded Professor
The absent-minded professor shouted, “Kate, come to the blackboard!”
Another student says, “Kate is absent,”
“Silent! Let Kate speak for herself.”The professor replied.
【中文译文】
心不在焉的教授
粗心的教授大声地喊道:“凯特,到黑板前面来!” 另外一个学生说:“教授,凯特没来。” “别说话,让凯特自己讲。”
【词汇讲解】
1.absent缺乏的。Snow is absent in some countries.有些国家不下雪。
2.speak for辩护。也有“不言而喻”的意思:There is no need for me to praise it; it speaks for itself.无需我来称赞, 那是显而易见的。