第五十一讲

    It’s Not Easy Being Male
    By David Knox
    Text Study
    Para. 1a The male gender role is a complex one to fulfill. It is true that males are likely to enjoy many advantages. For example, they generally have a more positive self-concept, greater confidence in themselves, and a greater status than women.

    David Knox
    大卫·诺克斯，东卡罗莱纳大学（East Carolina University）社会学教授。他主要研究婚姻关系和性别差异，发表了60多篇专业论文，并编写了十多本 与社会学相关的书

    complex
    adj. 复杂的
    e.g.
    a. He had not a particularly complex mind.
    他的头脑并不十分复杂。
    b. Economic readjustment is a very difficult and complex task.
    经济调整是一个很艰巨、很复杂的任务。

    positive
    adj. 有信心的，乐观的；确定的；阳性的
    e.g.
    a. She started to have a more positive outlook on life.
    她开始有了更积极的人生观。
    b. There is positive proof that he did it.
    有确定的证据证明这件事是他做的。
    c. The blood test is positive.
    血液检查的结果是阳性。

    fulfill
    vt. 履行，使（某事）实现
    e.g.
    a. If you make a promise, you should fulfill it.
    如果你许下诺言，你就要履行它。
    b. A nurse has many duties to fulfill in caring for the sick.
    护士在照顾患者时要履行很多职责。

    It is true that males are likely to enjoy many advantages. (Para.1)
    确实，男性们可能享有很多有利条件。
    be likely to (do something) 或者be likely that...:
    有可能······
    e.g.
    a. Their team is likely to win this time.
    他们的球队这次可能会赢
    b. He is likely to do very well in the new job.
    他可能会把新工作干得很好。
    c. It is very likely that she will come back soon.
    她很可能很快就回来了。
    Translation
    做男人不易
    大卫·纳克斯
    Para. 1a 男人的性别角色是一种很难履行的角色。确实，他们可能享有很多有利条件。譬如，通常他们有更积极的自我意识，更强的自信，也比女性有更高的地位.