Lesson 108 Delusions of Grandeur 幻想变得伟大 Words:
gloom n. 阴暗，幽暗，忧愁
glorify v. 美化，赞扬
glorious adj. 光荣的，壮丽的
glossy adj. 平滑的，有光泽的
glossary n. 词汇表
glowing adj. 白热的，通红的，热烈的
gnaw v. 咬，啃
goal n. 目标
gorgeous adj. 华丽的，灿烂的，漂亮的
gospel n. 福音
gossip n. 社会新闻，小道传闻
gourmand n. 嗜食者，喜美食者
gourmet n. 美食家 govern vt. 统治，管理，控制
grab vt. 摄取，抓住
grace n. 风度
gracious adj. 亲切的，有礼貌的，仁慈的
graft v. 嫁接，移植
grand adj. 壮观的，显赫的
grandeur n. 庄严，伟大
“I looked in the glossary,” said Ruth. “A gourmand is someone who is fond of good eating. I like good food, does that make me
a gourmand?”
“I think a gourmand is someone who eats an excessive amount of food,” replied Lydia. “The meeting doesn’t fit a gorgeous girl like you. But I might change my opinion if you don’t stop gnawing at that bone.”
“It’s fit for a gourmet,” said Ruth. “Anyway, let me tell you more about my book.”
“I can see it has a nice glossy cover,” Lydia said. Lydia was not interested in reading fiction. She preferred firsthand experiences.
“It received a glowing review,” Ruth said. “I had no grab one at the store before they sold out. The main character grew up in a rich family. Her studies included the gospel. She possessed the grace of a ballet dancer. Nobody was as gracious as she was. Her family owned a grand house on a giant ranch. She could have led a glorious life. However, her real goal was to help people suffering from the gloom of inadequate medical care. So, she became a surgeon. She traveled to undeveloped countries and worked for free. She was so talented. She even knew how to graft skin onto a burn victim. Because she became so famous, she was often the subject of gossip in her hometown. Everyone glorified her.”
“That’s a nice story, but it isn’t real,” Lydia giggled. She was amused.
“I’m going to be just like
