DIALOG 30
THE HUMAN FLY
1--Did you hear about that guy who climbed a skyscraper?
2--I don't believe I did. Was it on the TV news last night?
1--Uh-huh. This guy-calls himself "the Human
Fly" -- climbed up this skyscraper with nothing
but some big suction cups!
2--I suppose he got arrested.
1--He sure did! As soon as he got to the top of the
building, the cops were there to grab him!
2--And he'll have to pay a fine, of course.
1--In this guy's case it looks as if he might have to go
to jail, too!
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注解:
1)skycraper:摩天大樓。
2)I don't believe=I don't think
3)Human Fly:直譯為“具有人類特性的飛蠅。”因為飛蠅
是靠腳上吸盤在任何光滑的表面攀沿行走。
4)suction cup:吸盤。
5)cops(俗)=policemen
6)pay a fine;付罰款。fine在此是名詞。亦可作動詞用。
如:The police fined him heavily./He was fined $500.
7)jail=prison