In the realm of astronomy, a renowned astronomer, and part-time philosopher, Leo, held a contentious argument. His contention was with the widely accepted philosophical notion in the astronomical literature that our solar system was specific in its ability to support mammalian life. Leo, a known unionist, championed the rights of alternate theories to be acknowledged.
Drawing on his characteristic subtlety, Leo cited the effective use of astronomical
data, particularly the density and content of specific planets in alternate solar systems, to support his argument. His philosophy, however, was subtly undermined by the more traditional astronomers who behaved more conservatively.
Meanwhile, an artist named Mia, known for her artistic renderings of extinct mammals, found herself completely intrigued by Leo's theories. She appreciated the
philosophical contentions within the field, particularly those that indicated a broader understanding of mammalian habitats.
In her own way, Mia began to contribute to the argument. Using her art, she started to depict alternate, theoretical mammalian species, consistent with the conditions on these other planets. Her works, characteristically subtle yet effectively powerful, began to turn the tide. Her artistic language gave a whole new perspective, and certainly, the contentious discussion continued but now, more open to the possibilities beyond our planet.
Word List
164.argument [ˈɑːrɡjʊmənt] n.争论；论点；论据
165.astronomer [əˈstrɒnəmər] n.天文学家
166.astronomy [əˈstrɒnəmi] n.天文学
167.astronomical [ˌæstrəˈnɒmɪkəl] adj.天文学的；天文的
168.literature [ˈlɪtərətʃər] n.文学；文献
169.mammal [ˈmæməl] n.哺乳动物
170.mammalian [məˈmeɪliən] adj.哺乳动物的
171.notion [ˈnoʊʃən] n.概念；想法；观念
172.particularly [pərˈtɪkjələrli] adv.特别地；尤其
173.philosopher [fəˈlɒsəfər] n.哲学家
174.philosophical [ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkəl] adj.哲学的；哲学上的
175.philosophy [fəˈlɒsəfi] n.哲学；人生观
176.planet [ˈplænɪt] n.行星
177.reputation [ˌrɛpjʊˈteɪʃən] n.名誉；声誉
178.solar [ˈsoʊlər] adj.太阳的；太阳能的
179.specific [spɪˈsɪfɪk] adj.具体的；特定的
180.union [ˈjuːnjən] n.联盟；工会
181.unionism [ˈjuːnjənɪzəm] n.工会主义
182.area [ˈɛəriə] n.区域；地区
183.characteristic [ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk] adj./n.特征性的；典型的；特点
184.characteristically [ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪkəli] adv.典型地；特征性地
185.cite [saɪt] v.引用；举例；引证
186.density [ˈdɛnsɪti] n.密度；浓度
187.effective [ɪˈfɛktɪv] adj.有效的；生效的
188.effectively [ɪˈfɛktɪvli] adv.有效地；生效地
189.throughout [θruːˈaʊt] adv.自始至终；遍及
190.undermine [ˌʌndərˈmaɪn] v.削弱；破坏；暗中破坏
191.acknowledge [əkˈnɒlɪdʒ] v.承认；感谢；表扬
192.artist [ˈɑːrtɪst] n.艺术家；画家
193.artistic [ɑːrˈtɪstɪk] adj.艺术的；艺术家的
194.bone [boʊn] n.骨头；骨质
195.complete [kəmˈpliːt] v./adj.完成；完整的
196.completely [kəmˈpliːtli] adv.完全地；彻底地
197.consistent [kənˈsɪstənt] adj.一致的；连贯的
198.content [ˈkɒntɛnt] n.内容；满足；所含之物
199.contention [kənˈtɛnʃən] n.争论；论点；争辩
200.contentious [kənˈtɛnʃəs] adj.有争议的；引起争论的
201.continue [kənˈtɪnjuː] v.继续；持续
202.extinction [ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən] n.灭绝；绝种
203.extinct [ɪkˈstɪŋkt] adj.灭绝的；绝种的
204.habitat [ˈhæbɪtæt] n.栖息地；生存环境
205.indicate [ˈɪndɪkeɪt] v.指示；表明；暗示
206.language [ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ] n.语言
207.subtle [ˈsʌtl] adj.微妙的；精细的；巧妙的
208.subtlety [ˈsʌtlɪti] n.微妙；巧妙；精细
209.whole [hoʊl] adj./n.整体的；全部的；整体
210.wholly [ˈhoʊlli] adv.完全地；全部地
211.alternate [ˈɔːltərnət] adj./v.交替的；轮流的；交替
212.alternative [ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv] adj./n.可供选择的；替代的；可选方案
213.alternatively [ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪvli] adv.或者；作为替代
214.behavioral [bɪˈheɪvjərəl] adj.行为的；行为学的
215.behaviors [bɪˈheɪvjərz] n.行为；举止
216.behave [bɪˈheɪv] v.表现；举止；守规矩
217.certainly [ˈsɜːrtənli] adv.当然；确实
