But not Murder
新概念英语第2册 · 第 69 课 · 中英文对照课文
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- Lesson 69第69课
- But not Murder并非谋杀
- Do you think that the writer passed his driving test? Why?你认为那位作者通过了驾驶考试吗?为什么?
- I was being tested for a driving licence for the third time.这是我第三次参加驾照考试了。
- I had been asked to drive in heavy traffic and had done so successfully.我曾被要求在繁忙的交通中驾驶,而且我成功地做到了。
- After having been instructed to drive out of town, I began to acquire confidence.在接到“开车离开城镇”的指令后,我开始有了信心。
- Sure that I had passed, I was almost beginning to enjoy my test.当我确定自己已经通过了考试后,我甚至开始享受这个考试过程了。
- The examiner must have been pleased with my performance, for he smiled and said, 'Just one more thing Mr. Eames.考官一定对我的表现很满意,因为他微笑着对我说:“还有一件事,埃姆斯先生。”
- Let us suppose that a child suddenly crosses the road in front of you.假设突然有一个孩子在你面前横穿马路。
- As soon as I tap on the window, you must stop within five feet.'“我一敲窗户,你就必须在五英尺内停下来。”
- I continued driving and after some time, the examiner tapped loudly.我继续开车,过了一会儿,考官大声地敲了敲车窗。
- Though the sound could be heard clearly, it took me a long time to react.虽然那个声音听得非常清楚,但我还是花了很长时间才做出反应。
- I suddenly pressed the brake pedal hard and we were both thrown forward.我突然猛踩刹车,结果我们俩都被向前甩了出去。
- The examiner looked at me sadly.考官难过地看着我。
- 'Mr. Eames,' he said, in a mournful voice, 'you have just killed that child!'“埃姆斯先生,”他用悲伤的语气说道,“你刚刚撞死了那个孩子!”