英语小达人 141 Flawless English

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　　 完美无瑕的英语

　　An African chieftain flew to the United States to visit the president. When he arrived at the airport, a host of newsmen and television cameramen met him. One of the reporters asked the chief if he had a comfortable flight.

　　有名非洲酋长搭飞机到美国拜访总统。他一抵达机场，就被一群新闻记者和电视摄影记者团团包围。有名记者问酋长旅途是否舒适愉快。

　　The chief made a series of weird¹ noises..."Screech², scratch, honk³, buzz⁴, whistle, Z-Z-Z-Z" and then added in perfect English, "Yes, I had a very nice flight."

　　酋长先发出一连串“叽、刮、轰、叭、嘻吼、滋-滋-滋-滋”的奇怪声音，然后用娴熟的英语说道：“是的，旅途相当舒适愉快。”

　　Another reporter asked, "Chief, do you plan to visit the Washington Monument while you're in the areas."

　　另一位记者问道：“酋长，到这里来有打算参观华盛顿纪念碑吗？”

　　The chief made the same noises..."Screech, scratch, honk, buzz, whistle, Z-Z-Z-Z" and then said, "Yes, and I also plan to visit the White House and the Capital Building."

　　酋长又发出同样“叽、刮、轰、叭、嘻吼、滋-滋-滋-滋”的怪声，然后说：“是的，我也打算参观白宫和国会大厦。”

　　"Where did you learn to speak such flawless English?" asked the next reporter.

　　“你一口完美无暇的英语是在哪里学的啊？”下一个记者问道。

　　The chief replied, "Screech, scratch, honk, buzz, whistle, Z-Z-Z-Z... from the short-wave radio."

　　酋长回答：“叽、刮、轰、叭、嘻吼、滋-滋-滋-滋...是从短波无线电台学来的。”

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