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Stand-up comic and TV detective, Richard Belzer, dies at 78

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For over two decades, Richard Belzer played cynical² and wise-cracking detective John Munch³. That character was made iconic on the show Law and Order.

(SOUNDBITE OF MIKE POST'S "LAW AND ORDER")

LEILA FADEL, HOST:

Good morning. I'm Leila Fadel. Actor Richard Belzer has died. For over two decades, he played cynical and wisecracking detective John Munch. That character was made iconic on the show "Law & Order." And it feels like it's been on forever. Belzer was actually credited as the actor with the longest run playing the same character. He started his career as a New York City-based stand-up comedian⁴, well-known for his insult-laden routines. Belzer was 78 years old.

1 transcript   

n.抄本，誊本，副本，肄业证书

参考例句：

• A transcript of the tapes was presented as evidence in court.一份录音带的文字本作为证据被呈交法庭。
• They wouldn't let me have a transcript of the interview.他们拒绝给我一份采访的文字整理稿。

2 cynical   

adj.(对人性或动机)怀疑的，不信世道向善的

参考例句：

• The enormous difficulty makes him cynical about the feasibility of the idea.由于困难很大，他对这个主意是否可行持怀疑态度。
• He was cynical that any good could come of democracy.他不相信民主会带来什么好处。

3 munch   

v.用力嚼，大声咀嚼

参考例句：

• We watched her munch through two packets of peanuts.我们看她津津有味地嚼了两包花生米。
• Getting them to munch on vegetable dishes was more difficult.使他们吃素菜就比较困难了。

4 comedian   

n.喜剧演员；滑稽演员

参考例句：

• The comedian tickled the crowd with his jokes.喜剧演员的笑话把人们逗乐了。
• The comedian enjoyed great popularity during the 30's.那位喜剧演员在三十年代非常走红。