牛津大學(xué)圖書館有多少書？為什么會有成為該館讀者前宣誓的規(guī)定

今天的這段對話，在討論牛津大學(xué)圖書館，
 
牛津大學(xué)圖書館有多少書？為什么會有成為該館讀者前宣誓的規(guī)定
 
來聽今天的講解:
 
A: Wendy, look over there! It’s the Bodleian Library, one of the oldest public libraries all around the world!
 
溫迪，瞧那兒！那就是牛津大學(xué)圖書館，世界上最古老的公共圖書館之一。
 
B: Wow! Is it the library that is the second largest in the UK?
 
哇！就是那個英國第二大的圖書館嗎？
 
A: Yeah! A large portion of its collections are stored in several other libraries in Oxford, even in some off-site storage areas.
 
是的！它的藏書很大一部分都害存在牛津大學(xué)的其他圖書館里，甚至還有存放在學(xué)校外面的。
 
B:Why? Does the Bodleian Library have a lot of books?
 
為什么？牛津大學(xué)圖書館有那么多書嗎？
 
A:Exactly! There are nearly 8 million collections, as well as 5 thousand new arrivals per week. How can it settle such a lot of volumes?
 
當(dāng)然!它有近800萬冊的館藏，再加上每固5000冊的新書。這么多書籍，它如何安排得下呢？
 
B: Well, no wonder it is considered as the second largest library in Britain. Can its books be borrowed?
 
嗯，真不愧是全英國第二大的圖書館！里面的書可以借出來嗎？
 
A: No. The Bodleian Library operates principally as a reference library and in general documents may not be removed from the reading rooms.
 
不可以。牛津大學(xué)圖書館主要是作為資料室來運作的，一般來說，文獻是不可以帶出閱覽室的。
 
B: Really? Even can’t the Queen?
 
是嗎？女王借也不行嗎？
 
A: No, nobody! Most of its collections are ancient books and precious editions. Furthermore, Oxford has drawn up a rule long time ago: Before being granted access to the library, new readers are required to agree to a formal declaration.
 
任何人都不可以！它的藏書很多都是古籍珍本，此外，牛津大學(xué)在很久以前就立下規(guī)矩:在成為該館讀者前必須宣誓。
 
B: It’s amazing! What is the declaration?
 
有意思！是什么誓言呢？
 
A: The English text of the declaration is as follows: I hereby undertake not to remove from the Library, nor to mark，deface, or injure in any way, any volume, document or other object belonging to it or in its custody; not to bring into the Library, or kindle therein, any fire or flame, and not to smoke in the Library; and I promise to obey all rules of the Library. This is a translation of the Latin oath.
 
英文版的誓詞是這樣的：不得偷拿、玷污、損毀書籍，不帶火種進館，不在館內(nèi)吸煙，我發(fā)誓嚴(yán)守館內(nèi)吝項規(guī)定。這是拉丁誓言的譯文。
 
B: Well，do people declare in English or Latin?
 
那宣誓的時候是用英語還是拉丁語？
 
A: In former times, people had to declare in Latin. This declaration was traditionally oral, but is now usually made by signing a letter. However, those who wish to take the collections are still asked to recite the declaration.
 
以前，誓言是要用拉丁語講的。按照傳統(tǒng)，誓言是要R頭說的，但是現(xiàn)在通常只是在一張文書上簽字。但是，那些企圖竊取藏書的讀者還是要R頭宣誓的。
 
B: I see. Can I take a picture of its inside?
 
明白了。我可以在里面照相嗎？
 
A: Of course, you can’t. This regulation was added later. There is another added rule I want to say: readers are not allowed to take books put on the highest level of the shelves by ladder.
 
當(dāng)然不可以了。這是后來新增加的規(guī)定。我想說的另一個新加的規(guī)定是：讀者不允許用梯子拿取放在書架最上層的書籍。
 
B: Why did they made this regulation?
 
為什么會有這樣的規(guī)定呢？
 
A: It is said that the library is planning to keep the ancient books in a fixed position and never move them.
 
據(jù)說，圖書館打算將古錢放在一個固定的位置不再移動。
 
B: What a pity! I’ve read a report that the Bodleian Library has been used as the location of the Divinity School of Harry Potter, the series film of J. K. Rowling, right?
 
真可惜！我曾經(jīng)看過一個報道說牛津大學(xué)圖書館被用來拍攝J.K.羅琳的系列電影《哈利波特》中的魔法學(xué)校，是真的嗎？
 
A: Yeah! You can see the library in the first two Harry Potter films:/farry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone, and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
 
對！你能在《哈利波特》的前兩部電影：《哈利波特與魔法石》和《哈利波特與密室》中看到牛津大學(xué)圖書館。
 
B: What a grandiose library! You are a lucky dog.
 
真是個宏偉的圖書館??！你真幸運。
 
A: What makes you think so?
 
你為什么會這么想？
 
B: Well... You may go to the Bodleian Library everyday as long as you wish.
 
嗯……只要你愿意，你天天都可以泡在牛津大學(xué)圖書館里。
 
A: That’s correct. Let’s go to visit the inside of it.
 
也對。我們進去參觀一下吧。
 
B: Great!
 
好的！