Lesson 68 The New Student 新來的學生

Lesson 67 The “Ultra Bomber” 放置炸彈的極耑恐怖分子

　　Words:

　　devastate vt. 燬壞

　　devastating adj. 破壞性的

　　devastation n. 燬壞

　　device n. 器械，裝置

　　devious adj. (道路)曲折性，蜿蜒的；*詐的，不正直的；遠離大路的，偏僻的

　　devise vt. 設計；發明

　　devitalize v. 奪去生命力，失去生命力

　　devoid adj. 全無的，缺乏的

　　devote vt. 致力於，獻身

　　devotee n. 皈依者，狂熱者

　　devotion n. 熱愛，忠誠

　　devour vt. 貪婪的喫，吞食

　　devout adj. 虔誠的，誠懇的

　　dexterous adj. 霛巧的，熟練的

　　diabolic adj. 魔鬼似的，殘忍的

　　diabolical adj. 惡毒的，狠毒的

　　diagnose vt. 診斷

　　diagnostic adj. 診斷的

　　diagonal n./adj. 對角線的

　　diagram n. 圖表

　　“How could something so small be so devastating?” John wondered as he walked through the debris. The devastation was beyond belief. The device had devastated the entire building and part of the neighboring area. The truck that brought it had traveled a devious route to avoid detection.

　　“What kind of diabolical mind would devise such a diabolic scheme?” I asked myself. “It must be someone completely devoid of compassion.” The explosion had ripped through a residential building, injuring hundreds of people. These recurring acts of violence had devitalized the area.

　　“I think I recognize the handiwork,” John said, as he examined a recovered piece of the device. “Do you see the diagonal circuitry?” he said, pointing his finger. “This is the work of a dexterous bomb maker. If I’m right, this circuitry will match the diagram I have in my file.”

　　“Exactly what are you saying?” I asked.

　　“This catastrophe is the work of the ‘ultra bomber, ’” John replied. “The ‘Ultra bomber’ is a devotee of an anti-government cult. In the last few years, his misguided devotion has led him to bomb several government buildings. He claims to be a devout Christian but that is clearly debatable. Christians do not devote their lives to killing people.”

　　“Let’s get the injured people out of the building,” I said. “They need to be diagnosed and treated. We don’t have the proper diagnostic equipment here with us.”

　　“Okay,” John replied. “But since it’s going to be a long night, would you mind if I devour a candy bar before we start?”