Out of the Limelight

舞台之外

新概念英语第2册第74课

新概念英语-课文

An ancient bus stopped by a dry river bed and a party of famous actors and actresses got off. Dressed in dark glasses and old clothes, they had taken special precautions so that no one should recognize them. But as they soon discovered, disguises can sometimes be too perfect.

This is a wonderful place for a picnic, said Gloria Gleam.

It couldn't be better, Gloria, Brinksley Meers agreed.

No sooner had they sat down than they found it was surrounded by ants. The ants had been quick to find an entrance to their nest.

I thought you said your dog didn't bite! shouted Aunt Elizabeth to the young man as she bandaged her knee.

It doesn't, said the young man.

These are not my dogs, he added, as soon as four policemen arrived to arrest him.

新概念英语-单词和短语

  • limelight n.舞台灯光
  • precaution n.预防措施
  • fan n.狂热爱好者,迷
  • shady adj.遮荫的
  • sheriff n.司法长官
  • notice n.告示,通知
  • sneer v.冷笑,嘲笑

新概念英语-翻译

一辆古旧的汽车停在一条干涸的河床边,一群著名男女演员下了车。他们戴着墨镜,穿着旧衣裳,特别小心以防别人认出他们。但他们很快就发觉,化装的效果有时过分完美了。

“在这个地方野餐简直太妙了,”格洛丽亚·格利姆说。

“是再好不过的了,格洛丽亚。”布林克斯利·米尔斯表示同意。

他们刚坐下,就发现周围都是蚂蚁。蚂蚁很快找到了进入他们巢穴的入口。

“你不是说你的狗不咬人吗?”伊丽莎白姨妈一边包扎膝盖一边大声地对年轻人说。

“它是不咬人。”年轻人说道。

“这些不是我的狗,”他补充说,就在这时四个警察到了并要逮捕他。

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