The Lost Continent 遗失的大陆-1
From the hidden valleys of Tibet and the stunning 1 pyramids of Mexico to the icy waste of the Antarctic and the deepest ocean trenches 2, our search for Atlantis will take us all across the world to seek out ancient clues of a civilization that perished before history had even begun, an object of endless fascination 3 and relentless 4 obsession 5. It is a quest through time and space, to pivotal moments in human history, as well as the dark side of man's longing 6 for perfection. The myth of Atlantis has cast its spell over generations, each trying to find its own unique vision of this lost idyllic 7 paradise.
Our journey will take us across oceans and continents and span ten thousand years of human history, a journey to find a magical lost world.
The search for Atlantis has captivated some of the most restless minds and original thinkers of every generation. It is a search that begins here, in the most glorious city of ancient Greece, Athens. In the 4th century B.C., Athens was a city preeminent 8 in all the world, the very epicenter of classical civilization and a beacon 9 of cultural and artistic 10 excellence 11 that had shone through the ages right down to the present day. And it was here in the world's first democracy, that philosopher Plato wrote the story, three and a half centuries before the time of Christ. That is the first account of Atlantis in all literature.
relentless: adj. 无情的。
pivotal: adj. 关键的。
epicenter: n. 震中。
- His plays are distinguished only by their stunning mediocrity.他的戏剧与众不同之处就是平凡得出奇。
- The finished effect was absolutely stunning.完工后的效果非常美。
- life in the trenches 第一次世界大战期间的战壕生活
- The troops stormed the enemy's trenches and fanned out across the fields. 部队猛攻敌人的战壕，并在田野上呈扇形散开。
- He had a deep fascination with all forms of transport.他对所有的运输工具都很着迷。
- His letters have been a source of fascination to a wide audience.广大观众一直迷恋于他的来信。
- The traffic noise is relentless.交通车辆的噪音一刻也不停止。
- Their training has to be relentless.他们的训练必须是无情的。
- I was suffering from obsession that my career would be ended.那时的我陷入了我的事业有可能就此终止的困扰当中。
- She would try to forget her obsession with Christopher.她会努力忘记对克里斯托弗的迷恋。
- Hearing the tune again sent waves of longing through her.再次听到那首曲子使她胸中充满了渴望。
- His heart burned with longing for revenge.他心中燃烧着急欲复仇的怒火。
- These scenes had an idyllic air.这种情景多少有点田园气氛。
- Many people living in big cities yearn for an idyllic country life.现在的很多都市人向往那种田园化的生活。
- Washington was recognized as the preeminent spokesman of American Negroes by 1895. 到1895年,华盛顿被公认为美国黑人的卓越代言人。
- He is preeminent because his articles are well written. 他的文章写得很漂亮,卓尔不群。
- The blink of beacon could be seen for miles.灯塔的光亮在数英里之外都能看见。
- The only light over the deep black sea was the blink shone from the beacon.黑黢黢的海面上唯一的光明就只有灯塔上闪现的亮光了。
- The picture on this screen is a good artistic work.这屏风上的画是件很好的艺术品。
- These artistic handicrafts are very popular with foreign friends.外国朋友很喜欢这些美术工艺品。
- His art has reached a high degree of excellence.他的艺术已达到炉火纯青的地步。
- My performance is far below excellence.我的表演离优秀还差得远呢。