慢速英语:科幻作家的名声在死后的几年里与日俱增

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stun – v. to surprise or shock someone

novel – n. a long written story usually about imaginary characters or events

narrative – n. a story that is told or written

opera – n. a kind of performance in which the actors sing the words to music

dominate - adj. controlling or being more powerful or important than all others

visionary – n. having or showing clear ideas about what might happen in the future

parable – n. a story that teaches a moral or spiritual lesson

genius grant - n. an award of money that is given to a person who is considered very talented so they can study a subject