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[by:喜歡tingclass.net，請把tingclass.net告訴你QQ上的5位好友，多謝支持！] [00:00.00]聽力課堂網(wǎng)(tingclass.net)edition-embankment An elite town [00:03.04]精英小鎮(zhèn) [00:06.09]There would never be an egalitarian society in Middleton, [00:10.31]米德爾頓永遠不會成為平等主義社會。 [00:14.52]a beautiful small town bordering an embankment of the St.Louis River. [00:17.79]米德爾頓是一座位于圣路易斯河岸邊的美麗小鎮(zhèn)。 [00:21.05]An elite family ruled effectively [00:23.13]一個精英家族治鎮(zhèn)有方， [00:25.21]and the citizens were quite happy to have such elegant, [00:27.94]市民們也很高興擁有如此明君， [00:30.67]although sometimes elusive, rulers. [00:32.74]盡管他們有時也有些難以捉摸。 [00:34.82]Each daily edition of the town paper [00:36.95]鎮(zhèn)里的報紙每天每版 [00:39.08]spoke eloquently of their efficient town [00:41.30]都大談特談這座鎮(zhèn)是如何的高效率， [00:43.52]even listing improvements in the basic elements of life in Middleton. [00:46.46]甚至還列出了米德爾頓在基本生活要素方面的改進。 [00:49.40]The recent flow of effluent [00:51.44]最近流進 [00:53.47]into the basement of several homes in the town center was quickly cleaned up. [00:56.65]鎮(zhèn)中心幾戶人家地窖的廢水很快就得到了處理。 [00:59.82]The paper reported [01:01.40]報紙報道說， [01:02.98]that 5 days had elapsed before the rulers of a nearby townhad [01:08.65]responded to a similar problem. [01:10.57]鄰鎮(zhèn)領導在類似問題上過了五天才做出反應， [01:12.49]In Middleton the problem was fixed and cleaned up within hours. [01:15.31]而在米德爾頓問題在數(shù)小時內(nèi)就得到了解決。 [01:18.13]When news was spread of how good life was in Middleton, [01:20.93]有關米德爾頓的生活是如何之好的消息傳開之后， [01:23.72]people who had been ejected from other towns began to relocate. [01:26.39]被其他城鎮(zhèn)驅(qū)逐的人開始遷移過來。 [01:29.05]They hoped to benefit from the elevated standards of Middleten [01:31.92]他們希望能從米德爾頓提高了的標準中受益， [01:34.80]and live a life of increased efficiency and orderliness. [01:37.44]過一種更有效率、更有秩序的生活， [01:40.08]This had the opposite effect, however, [01:42.14]可這樣做的效果卻適得其反， [01:44.20]and lowered the quality of people in Middleton. [01:46.32]米德爾頓人的生活水平降低了。 [01:48.43]They did not have the elasticity of normal Middleton citizens [01:51.56]他們沒有普通米德爾頓居民的靈活性， [01:54.68]and began to demand more say in how the town was run. [01:57.30]并且開始要求在城鎮(zhèn)管理問題上有更多的發(fā)言權(quán)。 [01:59.93]The elite developed an elaborate plan to eliminate these newcomers from Middleton. [02:03.05]精英們想出了一個周密的計劃把這些新來者從米德爾頓趕走。 [02:06.17]They detailed [02:07.75]他們詳細說明 [02:09.33]that the only people [02:12.57]that would be eligible to live in Middletonwere those who had born there. [02:15.55]只有在米德爾頓出生的人才有資格在那里居住， [02:18.53]Heavy fines and taxes were placed on those that did not meet this standard. [02:21.47]對那些不符合標準的人要征收高額罰款和稅金。 [02:24.40]Soon the newcomers left and Middleton returned to normal; [02:27.04]很快新來者都走了，米德爾頓恢復了正常， [02:29.68]ruled by an elite,but happy. [02:31.65]由精英領導著并快樂著。 [02:33.63]embark-endeavour An overprotective father [02:36.60]擔驚受怕的父親 [02:39.58]Tom embraced Sally [02:41.24]湯姆擁抱了莎莉 [02:42.90]when he heard that the embryo his wife was carrying was no longer endangered. [02:46.22]聽說妻子莎莉體內(nèi)的胚胎不再有危險. [02:49.53]They have endeavored for years to have a child. [02:51.90]為了有個孩子，他們努力了好幾年。 [02:54.26]And,while empirical,evidence had shown that it was impossible, [02:57.45]盡管來自經(jīng)驗的證據(jù)表明他們不可能有孩子， [03:00.64]they had embarked on a journey to pay any cost to embed an embryo in her womb. [03:04.11]他們還是開始了一段歷程，要不惜一切代價在她的子宮內(nèi)植入胚胎。 [03:07.59]When they succeeded their emotion was too great to describe. [03:10.32]成功之后，他們激動得難以形容。 [03:13.04]Tom gave Sally a ring that he had embossed to read "Mother", [03:15.93]湯姆送給莎莉一枚戒指，上面"母親"這幾個字是凸出來的。 [03:18.82]he embellished an empty room in preparation for a baby, [03:21.50]他把一間空房裝飾了一番準備給嬰兒用， [03:24.17]and he invited all of his eminent friends over for a dinner celebration. [03:27.26]并且還邀請了所有地位顯赫的朋友來參加慶祝晚宴。 [03:30.34]He embodied the happy father. [03:32.31]快樂的父親在他身上得到了最好的體現(xiàn)。 [03:34.28]When the news of a threat to the embryo arose, [03:36.76]聽到胎兒會有危險的消息， [03:39.25]Tom made sure that Sally enacted every recommendation of the doctor to protect it. [03:42.67]湯姆想盡一切辦法確保莎莉?qū)嵤┽t(yī)生的每一項保胎建議。 [03:46.09]When he heard that automobile emissions might be negatively influencing the womb [03:49.72]他聽說機動車的排放物可能對子宮有害， [03:53.35]he installed protective material in Sally's room. [03:56.33]于是他就在莎莉的房間里安裝了保護材料。 [03:59.31]When he thought that encounters with other people [04:01.38]一想到與他人見面 [04:03.46]might risk getting sick as well, [04:05.29]可能會致病， [04:07.12]the room became the empire of all of her visitors. [04:09.60]莎莉的房間馬上就成了一個帝國，所有探視者都要敬而遠之。 [04:12.08]He did several other things that truly constrained Sally to her bedroom. [04:15.16]他還做了其他一些事，真的使莎莉未離開房間半步。 [04:18.25]Word of a safe embryo now signaled to Sallyan [04:23.52]emergence from all of Tom's emotive recautions. [04:26.10]胎兒正常的消息表明莎莉終于熬出了頭，不用再受湯姆過于感情化的保護了 [04:28.67]She felt empowered and Tom agreed that she could have more freedom. [04:31.79]她感覺自己得到了許可，湯姆也同意她可以有更多的自由， [04:34.91]He would no longer encompass every area of her life. [04:37.43]他將不再把她包圍得死死的。 [04:39.95]He was just glad the baby was okay. [04:42.08]孩子沒事，他就高興。 [04:44.21]When Sally gave birth to a baby girl two months later, [04:46.94]兩個月后莎莉生了個女兒， [04:49.67]she hugged Tom and thanked him for all of his craziness. [04:52.79]她擁抱湯姆，感謝他所有的瘋狂舉動。 [04:55.92]Now they finally had a child. [04:57.80]現(xiàn)在他們終于有孩子了。 [04:59.68]endorse-enthusiastic Enfranchised for nothing [05:03.56]白給的公民權(quán) [05:07.44]Mohammed told his wife that he had no enmity for the country [05:10.77]穆罕默德對妻子說他對國家毫無敵意 [05:14.10]that had just enfranchised him with citizenship. [05:16.28]剛授予他公民權(quán)的. [05:18.46]He was enthusiastic about an enhanced level of freedom, [05:21.12]他充滿了熱情，因為他的自由增加了， [05:23.79]new opportunities to be enterprising, [05:26.13]有了新的進取機會， [05:28.46]and the enlightenment of his new fellow countrymen. [05:30.68]而且新同胞們也很開明。 [05:32.90]He was sure that his life would be enriched in many ways. [05:35.28]他確信他的生活在許多方面會更加充實。 [05:37.66]He even seemed to he enjoying himself. [05:39.64]他甚至看上去過得很愉快。 [05:41.63]When an ensemble of old friends from his homeland arrived,however, [05:45.46]可是，當從祖國來的那幫老朋友到了之后， [05:49.28]he was not so enthusiastic. [05:51.02]他就不那么滿懷熱情了。 [05:52.76]The changes that ensued concerned his wife greatly. [05:55.33]接下來的變化讓妻子很擔心， [05:57.90]He began to enforce strict dietary rules on the family, [06:00.53]他開始對家里人實行嚴格的飲食規(guī)定， [06:03.15]he spent an enormous time out of the house [06:05.34]他花大量的時間在外面， [06:07.52]and he endorsed an enterprise that did not seem so legitimate. [06:10.19]并且支持一家看上去不怎么合法的公司。 [06:12.87]When she could no longer endure all of the changes, [06:15.51]穆罕默德的妻子再也不能忍受所有這些變化， [06:18.15]Mohammed's wife made an enquiry at the enterprise [06:20.63]她到公司去詢問他們 [06:23.11]about what their true business was. [06:25.03]到底做的是什么生意。 [06:26.95]She ensured that they would not know who she was [06:29.17]確保他們不會知道她的身份 [06:31.39]by speaking in a higher voice and using a false name. [06:33.97]她尖聲說話，使用化名， [06:36.54]Mohammed came home early that afternoon He was devoid of any enthusiasm. [06:40.37]那天下午穆罕默德很早就回家了，他的熱情不見了。 [06:44.19]"I am only here to enlarge the power of my homeland." [06:46.97]"我來這兒就是為了擴大祖國的力量。" [06:49.76]He said in a voice she had never heard. [06:51.74]他用一種她從未聽到過的聲音說道。 [06:53.73]"And enlist people to work against this country from within." [06:56.21]并且招兵買馬從內(nèi)部顛覆這個國家。 [06:58.69]I had hoped you would never know. [07:00.61]我本來希望你永遠不會知情。 [07:02.53]But now you have gone too far and I fear what I am entailed to do. [07:05.35]"但現(xiàn)在你做得太過分了，我擔心我必須要做的事情。" [07:08.17]Mohammed's wife shuddered when he looked at her with eyes full of hate. [07:11.79]穆罕默德用充滿仇恨的雙眼看著妻子，她不禁渾身顫抖起來。 [07:15.41]She didn't even notice the men carrying guns pointed at her [07:18.13]她甚至沒有注意到有人拿槍對著她 [07:20.84]coming in through the back of the house... [07:22.72]從房屋后面進來了...... [07:24.60]entire-equivalent Epic fame [07:30.13]大出風頭 [07:35.65]Andre had been very proud of that entree. [07:38.08]安德烈曾經(jīng)為正餐前那道開胃菜頗感自豪。 [07:40.51]He had envisioned it as a key element in the success ofhis new restaurant, [07:43.63]他曾想像它是他新開張的餐館獲得成功的重要因素， [07:46.76]his entitlement as a member of the upper class [07:49.17]是他成為上層社會的一員 [07:51.59]and the envy of every chef in town. [07:53.70]并獲得相應權(quán)利的重要原因， [07:55.82]When an epidemic plague was blamed on the special enzymes [07:58.99]可是一場流行性瘟疫爆發(fā)了， [08:02.17]he had used in the entree, however, [08:04.39]人們怪安德烈在開胃菜中使用了特殊的酶， [08:06.61]Andre lost his entrepreneur's license, [08:08.74]于是他不僅失去了他的主辦者執(zhí)照， [08:10.87]all of his equity and his reputation. [08:13.05]而且還失去了所有的公正和聲望。 [08:15.23]But that was only the first episode. [08:17.80]這還只是第一個片斷而已。 [08:20.38]As millions were entombed,an epoch began that affected the entire world. [08:24.10]隨著數(shù)幾百萬人被埋葬，一個影響整個世界的時代開始了。 [08:27.82]Andre became known as the entity that changed the planet. [08:31.01]安德烈成了眾所周知的改變了地球的實體。 [08:34.19]He was not entitled to stay in any land and hunted from country to country. [08:37.83]他沒有權(quán)利在任何地方停留，他被迫得到處流亡。 [08:41.46]His capture soon achieved epic proportions as each nation equipped [08:44.98]每個國家都裝備了 [08:48.51]Special Forces to find him and bring him to justice. [08:51.13]特種部隊捉拿他，要將他繩之以法。 [08:53.76]It was the equivalent of a witch-hunt [08:56.40]對他的追捕因此很快達到了極大的規(guī)模，相當于一次對行巫者的搜捕。 [08:59.04]and Andre was eventually caught. [09:00.87]安德烈終于被抓住了。 [09:02.69]The world never factored into the equation, however, [09:05.93]然而世界從來沒有考慮過這樣一個等式， [09:09.17]that Andre was just a simple,nice man [09:11.24]那就是安德烈只不過是個好人 [09:13.30]who had accidentally caused the death of millions. [09:15.62]偶爾造成幾百萬人死亡的不起眼的。 [09:17.95]The equilibrium of justice was against him [09:20.77]司法的平衡對他不利， [09:23.59]and he was sentenced to death on national television. [09:26.01]他在全國電視上被判處死刑。 [09:28.42]Everyone thought this payment was equitable. [09:30.91]大家都認為這種懲罰是公正的。 [09:33.39]As Andre was about to be executed the world gave a collective gasp [09:37.76]安德烈即將被處死之際全世界都倒抽了一口氣， [09:42.14]when having been asked for any last words,Andre said, "I have the cure!" [09:45.52]因為當安德烈被問及有什么遺言時他說："我有解藥! [09:48.90]"No one had been able to stop the plague [09:51.39]沒有人能阻止瘟疫， [09:53.87]and suddenly the source of misery was also claiming to the the world's savior. [09:57.13]突然之間，罪魁禍首同時也說自已是救世主。 [10:00.40]Andre stepped down from the electric chair and said, [10:02.78]安德烈從電椅上走下來說： [10:05.15]"You have to have the main course." [10:07.03]"你得吃主菜。" [10:08.91]equivocal-estate After the fall [10:13.45]滅亡之后 [10:17.98]When they found Missy's essay in the estate sale [10:21.66]他們在一次房地產(chǎn)拍賣會上發(fā)現(xiàn)了米西的文章 [10:25.35]forty years after the fall of civilization, [10:27.97]文明滅亡40年之后. [10:30.60]people laughed that Missy had written about [10:32.83]他們都覺得可笑,米西在文章中描述 [10:35.06]how society found global warming to be equivocal. [10:37.79]社會如何發(fā)現(xiàn)全球變暖是個可疑的現(xiàn)象 [10:40.52]That such a developed society [10:42.73]這樣發(fā)達的社會 [10:44.94]could make such erroneous conclusions [10:47.27]居然會得出如此錯誤的結(jié)論， [10:49.61]caused the survivors to eschew all other Wisdom [10:52.49]這個觀點使幸存者們避開了所有其他知識。 [10:55.36]that they might have gained from the essence of the books they had found. [10:58.00]從他們發(fā)現(xiàn)的那些書的精華中，他們是可以獲得這些知識的。 [11:00.64]They did not want to read any more [11:03.01]他們不再愿意閱讀任何 [11:05.39]about how the establishment had destroyed itself. [11:07.75]關于機構(gòu)如何自我毀滅的文章。 [11:10.12]Volcanic eruptions were still happening everyday [11:12.78]每天依然有火山噴發(fā)， [11:15.45]and they had to seek shelter or they would be eradicated as well. [11:18.23]他們不得不尋找躲避的地方，否則同樣會被消滅。 [11:21.01]That era was over because of their errors.So much had changed since then. [11:25.28]由于他們的錯誤，那個時代結(jié)束了。 自那以后發(fā)生了很大的變化。 [11:29.55]Only a few of the buildings erected in the past remained standing. [11:32.34]過去建造的建筑物只有少量依然存在。 [11:35.12]Erosion made it impossible to grow plants, [11:37.64]由于有腐蝕，植物無法栽種。 [11:40.16]escalating temperatures [11:42.04]不斷升高的氣溫 [11:43.92]made it even more difficultto breathe in the already scalding air [11:46.79]使人在本已熾熱的空氣中更難呼吸， [11:49.67]and established bases of refuge were becoming harder and harder to find. [11:53.00]建好的避難基地也越來越難找到。 [11:56.33]The most recent shelter, [11:58.37]最近發(fā)現(xiàn)的一處避難所 [12:00.40]an old escalator shaft that went deep into the ground, [12:03.03]是一個在地下走得很深的舊電梯井。 [12:05.66]was causing more interest anyhow than an old essay. [12:08.24]不知是什么原因，跟一篇舊論文相比，它引起了人們更大的興趣。 [12:10.83]As they walked down the eroding tunnel, [12:12.96]他們沿著正受腐蝕的隧道往下走， [12:15.09]they established that this was also a remnant of that dead society. [12:18.17]證實這也是那個時代的殘跡。 [12:21.25]When they reached a door and opened it,however, [12:23.68]但當他們到達一扇門、把門打開后， [12:26.11]they discovered something that only the old-timers knew about, [12:28.75]他們發(fā)現(xiàn)了一家只有老人們才知道的 [12:31.39]a movie theater. [12:32.97]電影院。 [12:34.55]This,they said,was the dominant escapism at the fall of society, [12:38.13]老人們說這是社會滅亡時用于逃避現(xiàn)實的主要設施， [12:41.70]essential for those people [12:43.43]這種設施對于那些 [12:45.15]who only valued entertainment while their world collapsed. [12:47.79]天塌下來的時候還只重視娛樂的人來說是非常重要的。 [12:50.43]As one of the older men turned on the projector, [12:53.11]有個老人打開放映機， [12:55.78]the rest of the group sat down [12:57.61]其他人坐下來 [12:59.44]and stared in amazement as images flashed on the screen. [13:02.01]奇怪地看著屏幕上閃動的圖像。 [13:04.59]A child dropped the essay to the floor,never to be looked at again. [13:07.60]一個孩子把文章扔到地上，再也沒人看它一眼。 [13:10.62]esteem-exacerbate A protected estuary [13:15.74]受保護的港灣 [13:20.86]As Molly Lakewater walked into the bird estuary [13:24.48]莫莉·雷克沃特走入鳥類棲息的港灣時， [13:28.10]she was quite proud of her ethnic heritage. [13:30.37]她為自己的民族傳統(tǒng)感到非常自豪。 [13:32.64]Here was a protected area that her esteemed ancestors had valued; [13:36.47]這是一塊得到保護的土地，德高望重的先輩們一直珍視這塊地方。 [13:40.30]here was an ever-lasting piece of her past; [13:42.32]這里有她對過去的永久回憶， [13:44.35]here was the essence of her culture. [13:46.28]這里是她的文化的精華所在。 [13:48.21]When international scientists had finished their evaluation [13:51.63]各國科學家在完成了評估之后 [13:55.06]to declare that the land should be placed in eternal protection, [13:57.79]宣布這塊土地應該得到永久保護， [14:00.52]her family had rejoiced. [14:02.20]她的家人都感到歡欣鼓舞。 [14:03.89]It was the only ethical solution,others declared, [14:06.76]其他人則說這是惟一合乎道德的解決辦法， [14:09.63]and the only way to let evolution continue untouched by man [14:12.36]同時也是惟一能讓進化在不受人類干擾的情況下繼續(xù)進行的辦法， [14:15.09]in at least one place. [14:16.83]至少在一個地方是這樣。 [14:18.57]The estuary had almost been destroyed. [14:20.62]港灣差點兒就被毀掉了。 [14:22.67]It was only because of her family's care [14:24.89]只是由于她家的關心， [14:27.11]that the estuary had evaded that planned destruction [14:29.93]港灣才逃過了一劫， [14:32.75]and called in the experts. [14:34.44]請來了專家。 [14:36.12]This had exacerbated developers, [14:38.64]這激怒了開發(fā)商， [14:41.16]but the government rewarded Molly's family by not evacuating them [14:44.14]但政府獎勵了莫莉家，不把他們撤走 [14:47.12]or forcing them to stop their fishing and trapping in the area. [14:49.80]或是強迫他們停止在這里打魚和誘捕。 [14:52.47]Their presence on the land evoked images of a better time, [14:55.90]他們在這塊地上的存在使人想起了更加美好的時光， [14:59.32]even for the government, [15:00.90]即便對政府來說也是如此， [15:02.48]and no event would ever persuade them to destroy this land. [15:05.01]而且任何事都不能使他們毀掉這塊土地。 [15:07.55]Even if developers gave large estimates [15:10.58]即使開發(fā)商給了很高的估價， [15:13.61]of the money that they would add to the local government [15:16.04]愿意為當?shù)卣峁┚揞~資金， [15:18.47]by developing houses in the area,this land would evolve in peace. [15:21.64]通過在這里開發(fā)住宅,這塊土地還是會在平靜中發(fā)展。 [15:24.81]Eventually everyone appreciated the estuary. [15:28.14]最終每個人都很欣賞這片港灣。 [15:31.47]It became part of local etiquette to take visitors to see migratory birds. [15:35.35]帶游客們觀賞候鳥成了當?shù)氐囊环N禮儀。 [15:39.23]And when a drought threatened the area,evaporating much of the water, [15:42.35]水分大量蒸發(fā)時， [15:45.48]locals even dug a ditch to bring water in from the city reservoir. [15:48.49]當?shù)厝松踔镣诹艘粭l溝渠，從城市水庫引水。 [15:51.51]No one ever tried to evaluate changing the estuary again. [15:54.98]再也沒有人試過評估改變港灣。 [15:58.46]It was a model of environmental protection. [16:00.68]這是一個環(huán)境保護的典范。 [16:02.90]exact-exorcism The exhibition of an exorcist [16:08.33]驅(qū)魔者的表演 [16:13.77]Bishop Cane was under exorbitant pressurefrom his superiors in the Catholic Church [16:18.90]凱恩主教承受著來自天主教會上級領導的極大壓力， [16:24.03]to teach young priests the exact procedures [16:26.37]他要教年輕神職人員準確步驟， [16:28.71]for conducting the exorcism of a demon from a child. [16:31.39]把魔鬼從孩子身上驅(qū)除出去。 [16:34.06]He was reluctant,believing that only a few exclusive priests, [16:37.39]他不是太情愿，因為他認為只有少數(shù)專門的、 [16:40.72]capable of exercising self-control and intense physical exertion, [16:44.15]能夠運用自制力和竭盡全力的神職人員 [16:47.57]should have the knowledge he had acquired. [16:49.75]才能擁有他所獲得的知識。 [16:51.93]Bishop Cane also knew that demons were real [16:54.45]凱恩主教也知道魔鬼是真的， [16:56.97]and not something to be toyed with or used in a teaching setting. [16:59.79]這可不能鬧著玩或者在課堂上使用。 [17:02.62]An executive decision from the highest levels forced him, however, [17:06.04]但是來自最高層的行政決定逼著他展示他的方法， [17:09.46]to exhibit his methods and take students on a real exorcism excursion. [17:13.03]要他帶著學生做一次真的驅(qū)魔旅行。 [17:16.59]Bishop Cane agreed,but only as an exception, [17:19.48]凱恩主教同意了，但只是作為一次例外， [17:22.36]saying that if anything went wrong he would be exempt from all blame. [17:25.49]并且說如果出事，他要免除一切責任。 [17:28.61]His authorities agreed. [17:30.34]上級同意了。 [17:32.08]When students heard this they were exhilarated [17:34.71]學生們聽到這個消息非常高興， [17:37.33]and anxious for this exceptional opportunity to see how Bishop Cane worked. [17:39.66]他們焦急地等待著這個罕見的機會， [17:41.98]to see how Bishop Cane worked. [17:43.76]看凱恩主教如何施展魔法。 [17:45.53]The excess that they encountered during the exorcism was so excessive, [17:48.81]驅(qū)魔期間他們遇到了過多的過度行為， [17:52.09]that the students all ran for the exit. [17:54.13]學生們紛紛跑著尋找出口。 [17:56.17]None were able to exemplify Bishop Cane in his conduct, [17:58.90]沒有人能夠重復凱恩主教的動作， [18:01.63]and none were able to exert as much emotional will poweras [18:07.19]he in the face of the demon that controlled a young 12-year-old girl. [18:10.31]也沒有人能夠面對一個控制12歲女孩的魔鬼產(chǎn)生他那樣的情感意志力。 [18:13.43]Excluding the young priest named Banning, [18:15.76]除了一個童年非常坎坷 [18:18.08]who had come from a very troubled childhood,all fled, [18:20.71]名叫班寧的年輕神職人員之外， [18:23.33]never to express an interest in exorcisms again. [18:26.00]所有人都逃之夭夭，從此對驅(qū)魔不再感興趣。 [18:28.66]Banning cowered in the corner, terrified, but unable to move. [18:32.15]班寧蜷縮在角落里，失魂落魄，動彈不得。 [18:35.64]The results of this exhibition exceeded all of Bishop Cane's expectations; [18:39.06]這次展示的結(jié)果大出凱恩主教所望， [18:42.48]now he had the sole decision making power [18:44.66]現(xiàn)在他可以獨自決定 [18:46.84]for who should and should not be trained on conducting exorcism, [18:49.82]誰該接受驅(qū)魔訓練，誰不該接受驅(qū)魔訓練。 [18:52.80]Everyone agreed that this was the best approach. [18:55.44]大家一致認為這是最好的辦法。 [18:58.08]exotic-extensive Exploring for Diamonds [19:02.86]勘探鉆石 [19:07.64]Kip had extensive knowledge of the area under exploration, [19:11.02]基普對正在勘探的地區(qū)有全面的了解， [19:14.40]but he had no expertise in creating explosions. [19:16.78]但他在引爆方面沒有專長。 [19:19.16]He was an expert at import and export [19:22.08]他是進出口方面的專家， [19:25.01]and a long-term expatriate [19:26.82]長期移居國外， [19:28.64]with more exposure to life in the jungle than any other foreigner. [19:31.60]和其他外國人相比，他接觸了更多的叢林生活。 [19:34.57]The explosives were Monsieur Philippe's responsibility, [19:37.65]炸藥由菲力普先生負責， [19:40.73]and he took exquisite pleasure in the fact. [19:43.10]他非常樂于從事這一工作。 [19:45.46]Kip might lead the expedition,but success depended on Philippe. [19:49.09]基普雖然有可能領導這次探險活動，但這次行動能否成功卻取決于菲力普。 [19:52.72]It was a good team. [19:54.25]這支探險隊很精干。 [19:55.78]As they went deeper and deeper into the exotic jungle, [19:58.81]隨著探險隊一步一步深入奇異的叢林， [20:01.84]expanding their search, [20:03.37]擴大他們的搜索范圍， [20:04.90]Kip monitored all expenditures [20:07.18]基普又要監(jiān)督所有的經(jīng)費使用情況 [20:09.47]as well as the extension of their permit into unknown areas. [20:12.15]既要負責延長他們的許可證，使他們能進入陌生地區(qū)。 [20:14.82]The scenery was exquisite and Philippe was happy to explore, [20:18.21]叢林景色優(yōu)美，菲力普很高興有這次探索的機會。 [20:21.59]but they had just extended their permit for the last time [20:25.27]不過他們的許可證剛剛做了最后一次延期， [20:28.96]and time was expiring; [20:30.64]現(xiàn)在眼看就要到期了。 [20:32.33]they needed to find what they were looking for. [20:34.35]他們需要找到他們要找的東西。 [20:36.38]When they found it,Monsieur Philippe went to work. [20:39.41]找到之后，菲力普先生就去工作了。 [20:42.44]Sounds never heard in the jungle followed [20:45.02]接著叢林中響起了從未聽到過的聲音， [20:47.61]and they successfully exploited the land for over $10 million worth of rare diamonds. [20:51.33]他們成功地開發(fā)了這片土地，那上面的稀有鉆石價值超過1000萬美元。 [20:55.05]Their return journey was as expedient as possible, [20:57.87]他們往回撤的時候盡量舉止得當， [21:00.70]so that they would not be expelled from the country without their prize. [21:03.52]以免被驅(qū)逐出境，空手而歸。 [21:06.34]When they exposed the amount of diamondsthat they had found at the border, [21:09.81]但是，在邊境他們暴露了找到的鉆石的數(shù)量， [21:13.29]however,they were given trouble. [21:15.36]結(jié)果遇到了麻煩。 [21:17.44]But the permit was explicit that they could take out whatever they found [21:21.16]幸好許可證上明確地寫著他們可以將發(fā)現(xiàn)的任何東西帶出國境， [21:24.88]and they were released to return home. [21:26.77]于是他們被釋放回國。 [21:28.65]The border guards were furious,but their boss,the chief of police, [21:32.17]邊境警衛(wèi)大怒，但他們的上司--警察局長 [21:35.70]was able to send his families to America the following year, [21:38.43]卻于第二年將全家送到了美國， [21:41.16]never to return. [21:42.69]而且他們永遠不會回來了。 [21:44.22]extent-facet Extinguishing the extravagant [21:49.28]撲滅奢華俱樂部的大火 [21:54.35]As Fire Chief McAllister used his extinguisher to put out the fire [21:58.78]消防隊長麥克阿利斯特用滅火器撲滅大火時， [22:03.21]he couldn't help noticing [22:04.94]不禁注意到 [22:06.68]that the extravagance of the interior of the club [22:09.01]內(nèi)部卻極其奢華, [22:11.33]was extreme in comparison to the poor quality of the exterior. [22:14.36]這家俱樂部外表相當寒磣. [22:17.39]"It was a shame,"he thought to himself,"that this place was burning down." [22:20.58]他暗自想道："把這里燒毀，真是太可惜了。 [22:23.76]"He lifted his extinguisher to put out a flame on some eye-catching fabric. [22:26.85]他舉起滅火器，想撲滅一件十分惹眼的織物上的火苗。 [22:29.93]He knew,even if he was trying to save a small pieces of the club, [22:32.66]他知道，即使他在努力搶救俱樂部的一些小物品， [22:35.39]that the extent to the fire damage would require complete remodeling, [22:38.21]火災造成的破壞程度將使俱樂部不得不徹底重建 [22:41.03]a new facade,and an extraordinary sum of money. [22:43.57]建一個新的門面，需要一筆巨大的資金。 [22:46.10]McAllister hoped also that the owners would be as extravagant as before. [22:49.82]麥克阿利斯特同時希望俱樂部的主人們還像過去一樣奢侈。 [22:53.54]It had obviously been a fabulous place; [22:55.83]這里顯然曾經(jīng)是個極好的地方 [22:58.12]the type that he had thought had become extinct. [23:00.39]他曾以為這種地方早已絕跡了。 [23:02.66]Anyhow,if they restored the place,he told himself, [23:05.30]他想，只要他們修復這個地方， [23:07.94]he would certainly return here to take his wife out to dinner. [23:10.51]他無論如何會帶妻子來這里吃飯。 [23:13.08]When he had exterminated the last threat of fire,the owners came in. [23:16.27]他消除了大火的最后一點兒威脅之后，主人們進來了。 [23:19.46]The exuberant celebrations of previous days were forgotten [23:22.14]昔日的歡歌笑語都成了過眼云煙 [23:24.81]as they felt the loss of each facet of their precious club. [23:27.69]他們對他們的寶貝俱樂部各方面所受的損失深感痛心. [23:30.56]They had hoped that the damage would be only external, [23:32.85]他們原指望火災損失只限于俱樂部外部， [23:35.13]but now,as they extracted themselves from the ruins, [23:37.65]但現(xiàn)在，他們抽身離開火災留下的殘垣斷壁時， [23:40.17]they knew that they would have to start over from scratch. [23:42.55]他們明白了他們得從頭開始。 [23:44.93]Looking at McAllister [23:47.00]看著麥克阿利斯特， [23:49.08]they extolled him for his extra attempt to save the club. [23:51.41]他們表揚了他為搶救俱樂部所做出的額外的努力。 [23:53.73]McAllister apologized [23:55.42]麥克阿利斯特向他們表示歉意， [23:57.10]and shared his view that he would come back if they fixed the place up again. [23:59.92]并告訴他們--假如他們把這個地方修好，他會再來的。 [24:02.74]They both fabricated weak smiles and left determined to rebuild again. [24:06.13]雙方都強裝微笑，而后各自散去，不過他們都下定決心重建這家俱樂部。

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