纯正地道美语(外教讲解)271：物理

　　Prof. Brown:Good  morning, everybody.Welcome to Physics 101. My name is Ed Brown, and I will be your professor for this semester. Since today is our first class, I wanted to give you an overview¹ of what this course will look like, how you will be graded, and what we will cover this semester.
Matt: Will we be focusing more on theoretical physics or experimental physics, Professor?
Prof. Brown:This is an introductory course, and my aim is to give you a broad overview of the field of physics. The term “ physics” encompasses³ many different areas of research and study, and I hope this course will provide you with conceptual  understanding  of  physics,  which will prove useful whether or not you choose to further your study in this field.
Prof. Brown:We will begin the course by looking at the fundamental concepts of physics, then by the middle of the semester we will begin exploring the more theoretical side of physics. It is essential that you first have a firm grasp of the fundamentals, so that you can better understand the theoretical concepts when we get to them.
Matt: Will we learn about black holes, wormholes, and string theory?
Prof. Brown:We will learn about the general theory of relativity, including black holes. We will also explore developing theories in quantum mechanics, such as string theory. We will discuss some hypothetical features of space-time, like wormholes.
Prof. Brown:We will also explore some of the more influential⁴ developments in the  fields of thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and nuclear physics, all of which have had significant impacts on modern life. Now, I am going to have the TAs pass out the syllabus⁵ for this class, so you can see how this course will be graded.
Matt:  Oh man, looks like this isn’t gonna be the easy A I thought it’d be!

　　introductory adj.介绍性的
encompass² v.包括
conceptual adj.概念上的
fundamental adj.基本的
grasp n.理解
relativity n.相对论
black hole n.黑洞
quantum mechanics n.量子力学
hypothetical adj.假设的, 假定的
thermodynamics n.热力学
electromagnetism n.电磁; 电磁学
nuclear physics n.核子物理学

　　Prof. Brown: 大家早上好，欢迎来学习《物理101》课程，我叫Ed Brown，这学期是你们的老师。因为今天是第一节课，我想给你们介绍下这门课程的概括，你们如何结业，以及这学期要学的内容。
Prof. Brown: 教授，我们会着重学理论物理还是实验物理？
Prof. Brown: 这是门介绍性的课程，我的目标是给你们打开物理学领域的视野。“物理”这一术语包括许多不同领域的研究和学习，我希望这门课程会让你从概念上明白物理，无论你们将来是否继续学习这一领域，这都是很有用的。
Prof. Brown: 我们先来看下物理的基本概念，到期中的时候我们会拓展更多理论方面的知识。很有必要先理解物理学的基本知识，以便当我们学习理论知识时能更好地理解。
Matt:我们会学习黑洞，蛀洞和弦理论吗？
Prof. Brown: 我们会学习相对论的大体理论，包括黑洞，也会学习量子力学的正在发展的理论，比如弦理论。也会谈论到时空的猜想理论，比如蛀洞。
Prof. Brown: 我们也会探索热力学，电磁学和核子物理学中有影响力的发展，这些对现代生活都有重要影响。现在我把课程提纲发给你们，以便你们能了解这门课程是如何结业的。
Matt: 喔，看上去这不是我原以为轻易就能拿到A的课程。

1 overview   

n.概观，概述

参考例句：

• The opening chapter gives a brief historical overview of transport.第一章是运输史的简要回顾。
• The seminar aims to provide an overview on new media publishing.研讨会旨在综览新兴的媒体出版。

2 encompass   

vt.围绕，包围；包含，包括；完成

参考例句：

• The course will encompass physics,chemistry and biology.课程将包括物理、化学和生物学。
• The project will encompass rural and underdeveloped areas in China.这项工程将覆盖中国的农村和不发达地区。

3 encompasses   

v.围绕( encompass的第三人称单数 )；包围；包含；包括

参考例句：

• The job encompasses a wide range of responsibilities. 这项工作涉及的职责范围很广。
• Its conservation law encompasses both its magnitude and its direction. 它的守恒定律包括大小和方向两方面。 来自辞典例句

4 influential   

adj.有影响的，有权势的

参考例句：

• He always tries to get in with the most influential people.他总是试图巴结最有影响的人物。
• He is a very influential man in the government.他在政府中是个很有影响的人物。

5 syllabus   

n.教学大纲，课程大纲

参考例句：

• Have you got next year's syllabus?你拿到明年的教学大纲了吗？
• We must try to diversify the syllabus to attract more students.我们应该使教学大纲内容多样化，可以多吸引学生。