💬 新概念英语第二册
共 1071 条英汉对照例句 · 第 25 页
Lesson 69 But not murder
After having been instructed to drive out of town, I began to acquire confidence.
在接到把车开出城的指令后，我开始有了信心。
Lesson 69 But not murder
Sure that I had passed, I was almost beginning to enjoy my test.
确信我已通过考试，所以我几乎开始喜欢起这次考试。
Lesson 69 But not murder
The examiner must have been pleased with my performance, for he smiled and said.'Just one more thing, Mr.Eames.
“埃姆斯先生，只剩1项了。
Lesson 69 But not murder
Let us suppose that a child suddenly crosses the road in front of you.
让我们假设一个小孩子突然在你前面穿过马路。
Lesson 69 But not murder
As soon as I tap on the window, you must stop within five feet.
我一敲车窗，你必须把车停在5英尺之内。
Lesson 69 But not murder
' I continued driving and after some time,the examiner tapped loudly,
”我继续往前开着。过了一会儿，主考人砰砰地敲了起来。
Lesson 69 But not murder
Though the sound could be heard clearly, it took me a long time to react.
虽然声音听得很清楚，但我过了好一会儿才作出反应。
Lesson 69 But not murder
I suddenly pressed the brake pedal and we were both thrown forward.
我突然用力踩紧刹车踏板，结果我俩的身体都向前冲去。
Lesson 69 But not murder
The examiner looked at me sadly.
主考人伤心地看着我。
Lesson 69 But not murder
'Mr.Eames,' he said, in a mournful voice, 'you have just killed that child!'
“埃姆斯先生，”他以悲伤的声调说，“你刚刚把那个小孩压死了！”
Lesson 70 Red for danger
During a bullfight, a drunk suddenly wandered into the middle of the ring.
在一次斗牛时，一个醉汉突然溜达到斗牛场中间，
Lesson 70 Red for danger
The crowd began to shout, but the drunk was unaware of the danger.
人们开始大叫起来，但醉汉却没有意识到危险。
Lesson 70 Red for danger
The bull was busy with the matador at the time,
当时那公牛正忙于对付斗牛士，
Lesson 70 Red for danger
but it suddenly caught sight of the drunk who was shouting rude remarks and waving a red cap.
但突然它看见了醉汉，只见他正大声说着粗鲁的话，手里挥动着一顶红帽子。
Lesson 70 Red for danger
Apparently sensitive to criticism, the bull forgot all about the matador and charged at the drunk.
对挑衅显然非常敏感的公牛完全撇开斗牛士，直奔醉汉而来。
Lesson 70 Red for danger
The crowd suddenly grew quiet.
观众突然静了下来，可这醉汉像是很有把握似的。
Lesson 70 Red for danger
The drunk, however, seemed quite sure of himself.
当公牛逼近他时，他踉跄地住旁边一闪，牛扑空了。
Lesson 70 Red for danger
When the bull got close to him, he clumsily stepped aside to let it pass.
观众欢呼起来，醉汉向人们鞠躬致谢。
Lesson 70 Red for danger
The crowd broke into cheers and the drunk bowed.
然而，此时已有3个人进入斗牛场，迅速把醉汉拉到安全的地方。
Lesson 70 Red for danger
By this time, however, three men had come into the ring and they quickly dragged the drunk to safety.
好像连牛也在为他感到遗憾，
Lesson 70 Red for danger
Even the bull seemed to feel sorry for him,
因为它一直同情地看着醉汉，
Lesson 70 Red for danger
for it looked on sympathetically until the drunk was out of the way before once more turning its attention to the matador.
直到他的背影消逝，才重新将注意力转向斗牛士。
Lesson 71 A famous clock
When you visit London, one of the first things you will see is Big Ben,
当你游览伦敦时，首先看到的东西之一就是“大本”钟，
Lesson 71 A famous clock
the famous clock which can be heard all over the world on the B.B.C.
即那座从英国广播公司的广播中全世界都可以听到它的声音的著名大钟。
Lesson 71 A famous clock
If the Houses of Parliament had not been burned down in 1834, the great clock would never have been erected.
如果不是国会大厦在1834年被焚毁的话，这座大钟永远也不会建造。
Lesson 71 A famous clock
Big Ben takes its name from Sir Benjamin Hall who was responsible for the making of the clock when the new Houses of Parliament were being built.
“大本”钟得名于本杰明。霍尔爵士，因为当建造新的国会大厦时，他负责建造大钟。
Lesson 71 A famous clock
It is not only of immense size, but is extremely accurate as well.
此钟不仅外型巨大，而且走时也非常准确。
Lesson 71 A famous clock
Officials from Greenwich Observatory have the clock checked twice a day.
格林尼治天文台的官员们每天两次派人矫正此钟。
Lesson 71 A famous clock
On the B.B.C. you can hear the clock when it is actually striking because microphones are connected to the clock tower.
当大钟打点的时候，你可以从英国广播公司的广播中听到，因为钟塔上接了麦克风。
Lesson 71 A famous clock
Big Ben has rarely gone wrong.
“大本”钟极少出差错。