Dark Matters: Twisted But True 《科学机密档案》
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- 创建于 2013年12月26日
- 最后更新于 2023年12月18日
- 发布于 2013年12月26日
- 作者：Mike Lee
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The journey of science can sometimes lead to dark places. Every new technology holds potential for both good and evil. Many times, humans are simply unprepared for the power that new discoveries and inventions offer. Discovery Channel’s Dark Matters: Twisted But True explores the times in history when scientific research led to unfortunate consequences.
走在科学的旅程中有时会碰触到黑暗的角落。每样科技发明皆隐含着极善与大恶，然而人类多次未能准备好新发现与发明所带来的强大力量。探索频道《科学机密档案》带我们探索历史中科学的研发所带来的不幸事件。
The strange tales on the program seem to come straight out of a science fiction movie, but they are all true. Yet, just like a creepy movie, they can make you shiver. Consider the biological engineering efforts of Dr. Ilya Ivanov. He successfully crossbred a rat with a mouse, and later a donkey with a zebra. But the doctor would not stop there; he set his sights on mixing humans and chimpanzees. Fortunately, his horrible goal was never achieved.
节目中的故事好似直接取材自科幻电影，但他们是千真万确的事实，因而也像一部恐怖电影让你颤抖。让我们来看伊亚．伊凡若夫博士的生化工程发现：他成功地将不同鼠类混种，之后是驴子与斑马。但这位博士并非仅此为止；他将目标设定在将人类与黑猩猩混种。幸运的是这骇人的计划并未实现。
The show is hosted by veteran actor John Noble. His deep and serious voice sets the mood for these weird tales. Get ready for some chills down your spine. If you are brave enough to explore Dark Mattes, you’ll see a side of science you never expected.
本节目是由老牌演员约翰．诺柏所主持。他那深厚又严肃的声调带出了诡异故事的氛围。请准备好感受那股发自于背脊的冷颤。如果你够勇敢来探索《科学机密档案》，你会看见所料想不到的科学「另一面」。
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invention [ɪnˋvɛnʃən] n. 发明
invent v. 发明; 创造
The bicycle was an invention that helped people travel much farther than they could before.
unfortunate [ʌnˋfɔrtʃənɪt] adj. 不幸的
It was unfortunate that Jacob had to work and wasn't able to come to the party.
shiver [ˋʃɪvɚ] v. 发抖，打颤
The woman shivered because of the cold air.
achieve [əˋtʃiv] v. 完成，实现
(achieve-achieved-achieved)
Kelly achieved the top math score in her whole school.
weird [wɪrd] adj. 怪诞的
Tom is a funny man who can make lots of weird faces that make people laugh.
chill [tʃɪl] n. 寒颤
John felt chills throughout his body while reading the scary book.
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potential [pəˋtɛnʃəl] n. 可能性；潜力
biological [͵baɪəˋlɑdʒɪk!] adj. 生物学的
crossbreed [ˋkrɔs͵brid] v. 使杂交繁育
chimpanzee [͵tʃɪmpænˋzi] n. 黑猩猩
host [host] v. 主持
veteran [ˋvɛtərən] adj. 经验丰富的
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One of science’s greatest achievements was unlocking the energy of the atom. Unfortunately, the might of nuclear power has been misused time and time again. It’s no surprise that several of the stories on Dark Matters involve the dangers of radiation.
科技最伟大的成就之一是解开原子的能量。不幸的是，核能的威力一次次地被误用。所以并不意外在《科学机密档案》中的许多故事所谈的便是辐射的危险。
The 1920s was an exciting time for businessmen seeking to take advantage of new discoveries. Doctor Albert C. Geyser created a device that could make any woman’s skin “hairless and white.” He did this with a blast of deadly X-rays. Though the procedure appeared successful at first, his customers’ flawless skin eventually became diseased and ugly.
20年代是商人们四处搜寻、利用新发明的一个蓬勃时期。艾伯特．盖瑟博士发明了一种能让女人的肌肤「无毛洁白」的装置。他使用的方式是用会致命的X光线冲击波。虽然此手术起初看似成功，他的顾客们的无瑕肌肤却逐渐病变和变得丑陋。
Another profit-seeker was US Radium, a company that used radium paint to make watches glow in the dark. Young ladies painted the radioactive substances on with brushes, which they ignorantly licked to keep the point fine. Unaware of the great risk, the “Radium Girls” became fatally ill.
另一试图藉此牟利的是US Radium，一间使用镭颜料来使手表具备夜光功能的公司。年轻女工们将此放射性的颜料以毛刷涂上产品，她们无知地舔拭笔头只为了更方便上色（让毛刷保持笔直）。由于对此举动的危险性丝毫不查，使得这群「镭女孩」们皆得了致命的病痛。
These stories are awful, but they do offer light at the end of the tunnel. Scientists can learn from mistakes and work toward a brighter future. Check out more shocking tales on Dark Mattes: Twisted But True.
这些故事可怕至极，但也为那黑暗的隧道尽头带来一线光明。科学家可从错误中学习，并为美好的未来努力。探索更多惊人的故事尽在《科学机密档案》。
－by Geoffrey Trager
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might [maɪt] n. 力量，威力
The batter hit the baseball with such might that the ball flew over the fence.
device [dɪˋvaɪs] n. 装置
The scientist uses an electronic device to measure the width of the river.
diseased [dɪˋzizd] adj. 生病的；不健全的
disease n. 疾病
His skin felt different, and the doctor told him it was diseased.
glow [glo] v. 发光
The Moon glows because it reflects light from the sun.
fatally [ˋfet!ɪ] adv. 致命地；不幸地
fatal adj. 命运的; 致命的
The soldier was fatally wounded, and could not come back home.
shocking [ˋʃɑkɪŋ] adj. 令人震惊的
shoch v. 惊吓
If you've never been to the zoo, being so close to large animals can be shcoking.
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radiation [͵redɪˋeʃən] n. 辐射
blast [blæst] n. （一阵）疾风（或气流等）
flawless [ˋflɔlɪs] adj. 无瑕疵的，完美的
radium [ˋredɪəm] n. 【化】镭
radioactive [͵redɪoˋæktɪv] adj. 放射性的
ignorantly [ˋɪgnərəntlɪ] adv. 无知地
light at the end of the tunnel 一线希望
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