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英语听书《白鲸记》第649期

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 　　But when, some year or two afterwards, Moby Dick was fairly sighted from the mast-heads, Macey, the chief mate, burned with ardor1 to encounter him; 但是，过了一两年后，当桅顶上清清楚楚地看到莫比－迪克的时候，那个叫做梅赛的大副，却热火中烧地要去攻打它。

　　and the captain himself being not unwilling2 to let him have the opportunity, 船长本人也并不是不愿意让他有个显显身手的机会，
　　despite all the archangel's denunciations and forewarnings, Macey succeeded in persuading five men to man his boat. 所以，梅赛不顾这个天使长的一切恐吓和警告，终于说服了五个水手上他的小艇去。
　　With them he pushed off; and, after much weary pulling, and many perilous3, unsuccessful onsets4, he at last succeeded in getting one iron fast. 他就带着他们一起冲出去；经过了非常疲累的扳桨，碰到了许多危险和不顺利的攻击后，总算让他狠狠地戳到一枪。
　　Meantime, Gabriel, ascending5 to the main-royal mast-head, was tossing one arm in frantic6 gestures, 这时，爬在最高的主桅顶上的迦百列，却在狂挥乱舞地摇着他的胳膊，
　　and hurling7 forth8 prophecies of speedy doom9 to the sacrilegious assailants of his divinity. 大肆发出预言，声称谁敢冒渎地杀害他的天神，就会立遭大难。
　　Now, while Macey, the mate, was standing10 up in his boat's bow, 且说正当大副梅赛站在艇头上，
　　and with all the reckless energy of his tribe was venting11 his wild exclamations12 upon the whale, 鼓起他的种族的全副蛮劲，对那大鲸狂呼狂喊，
　　and essaying to get a fair chance for his poised13 lance,  企图给他那斜起的投枪找个好机会的时候，
　　lo! a broad white shadow rose from the sea; by its quick, fanning motion, temporarily taking the breath out of the bodies of the oarsmen. 哎哟，海里突然冒出一个巨大的白影子来；眼看它那迅速而不住甩尾的动作，一时间把桨手们都吓楞了。
　　Next instant, the luckless mate, so full of furious life, was smitten14 bodily into the air, 再一会儿，那个倒运的大副，本来是那么生气蓬勃，身体一下子给抛向空际，
　　and making a long arc in his descent, fell into the sea at the distance of about fifty yards. 又成个大弧形落了下来，跌在相距约五十码的海里。
　　Not a chip of the boat was harmed, nor a hair of any oarsman's head; but the mate for ever sank. 那只小艇虽然毫无损伤，桨手们也毫发无损，可是，那个大副却就此永远沉在海里了。

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1 ardor 5NQy8     
n.热情，狂热
参考例句：
  • His political ardor led him into many arguments.他的政治狂热使他多次卷入争论中。
  • He took up his pursuit with ardor.他满腔热忱地从事工作。
2 unwilling CjpwB     
adj.不情愿的
参考例句：
  • The natives were unwilling to be bent by colonial power.土著居民不愿受殖民势力的摆布。
  • His tightfisted employer was unwilling to give him a raise.他那吝啬的雇主不肯给他加薪。
3 perilous E3xz6     
adj.危险的，冒险的
参考例句：
  • The journey through the jungle was perilous.穿过丛林的旅行充满了危险。
  • We have been carried in safety through a perilous crisis.历经一连串危机，我们如今已安然无恙。
4 onsets bca84a3c1620072bf7fb3de53a0cf166     
攻击，袭击（onset的复数形式）
参考例句：
  • The onsets were closely timed. 进攻一轮紧接着一轮。
5 ascending CyCzrc     
adj.上升的，向上的
参考例句：
  • Now draw or trace ten dinosaurs in ascending order of size.现在按照体型由小到大的顺序画出或是临摹出10只恐龙。
6 frantic Jfyzr     
adj.狂乱的，错乱的，激昂的
参考例句：
  • I've had a frantic rush to get my work done.我急急忙忙地赶完工作。
  • He made frantic dash for the departing train.他发疯似地冲向正开出的火车。
7 hurling bd3cda2040d4df0d320fd392f72b7dc3     
n.爱尔兰式曲棍球v.猛投，用力掷( hurl的现在分词 )；大声叫骂
参考例句：
  • The boat rocked wildly, hurling him into the water. 这艘船剧烈地晃动，把他甩到水中。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • Fancy hurling away a good chance like that, the silly girl! 想想她竟然把这样一个好机会白白丢掉了，真是个傻姑娘！ 来自《简明英汉词典》
8 forth Hzdz2     
adv.向前；向外，往外
参考例句：
  • The wind moved the trees gently back and forth.风吹得树轻轻地来回摇晃。
  • He gave forth a series of works in rapid succession.他很快连续发表了一系列的作品。
9 doom gsexJ     
n.厄运，劫数；v.注定，命定
参考例句：
  • The report on our economic situation is full of doom and gloom.这份关于我们经济状况的报告充满了令人绝望和沮丧的调子。
  • The dictator met his doom after ten years of rule.独裁者统治了十年终于完蛋了。
10 standing 2hCzgo     
n.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的
参考例句：
  • After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
  • They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。
11 venting bfb798c258dda800004b5c1d9ebef748     
消除； 泄去； 排去； 通风
参考例句：
  • But, unexpectedly, he started venting his spleen on her. 哪知道，老头子说着说着绕到她身上来。 来自汉英文学 - 骆驼祥子
  • So now he's venting his anger on me. 哦，我这才知道原来还是怄我的气。
12 exclamations aea591b1607dd0b11f1dd659bad7d827     
n.呼喊( exclamation的名词复数 )；感叹；感叹语；感叹词
参考例句：
  • The visitors broke into exclamations of wonder when they saw the magnificent Great Wall. 看到雄伟的长城，游客们惊叹不已。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • After the will has been read out, angry exclamations aroused. 遗嘱宣读完之后，激起一片愤怒的喊声。 来自辞典例句
13 poised SlhzBU     
a.摆好姿势不动的
参考例句：
  • The hawk poised in mid-air ready to swoop. 老鹰在半空中盘旋，准备俯冲。
  • Tina was tense, her hand poised over the telephone. 蒂娜心情紧张，手悬在电话机上。
14 smitten smitten     
猛打，重击，打击( smite的过去分词 )
参考例句：
  • From the moment they met, he was completely smitten by her. 从一见面的那一刻起，他就完全被她迷住了。
  • It was easy to see why she was smitten with him. 她很容易看出为何她为他倾倒。

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