▍原文
In a remarkable turn of events, Alejandra Marisa Rodríguez, a 60-year-old contestant, has emerged victorious in the Miss Universe Buenos Aires pageant, challenging age-old beauty norms and inspiring women worldwide.
Rodríguez, a seasoned lawyer and journalist, triumphed over contestants of varying ages, from 18 to 73. She embodies a new paradigm of beauty—one which transcends physical appearance and embraces individuality, passion and resilience.
▍语言点
1. in a remarkable turn of events 让人意想不到的是
· remarkable adj. 非凡的;引人注目的
· turn of events 事态的变化,反转(a change in a situation)
2. contestant /kənˈtestənt/ n. 参赛选手
3. emerge victorious 脱颖而出获得胜利
· emerge v. 浮现
· victorious adj. 胜利的
4. Miss Universe 环球小姐
5. pageant /ˈpædʒənt/ n. 选美比赛(beauty contest)
6. beauty norm 审美范式
7. seasoned /ˈsiːznd/ adj. 经验丰富的,老到的
8. triumph over somebody 战胜某人
9. embody /ɪmˈbɑːdi/ v. 体现,代表(某种特征、思想、品质等)
10. paradigm /ˈpærədaɪm/ n. 示例,范式
11. transcend /trænˈsend/ v. 超出(某事的范围或界限)
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