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安徒生童话英文版:The Ice Maiden-VIII
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  • VIII. What Fresh News the Parlor-Cat Had to Tell

    “THERE is what you asked for,” said Rudy, as he entered the miller’s house at Bex, and placed on the floor a large basket. He removed the lid as he spoke2, and a pair of yellow eyes, encircled by a black ring, stared forth3 with a wild, fiery4 glance, that seemed ready to burn and destroy all that came in its way. Its short, strong beak5 was open, ready to bite, and on its red throat were short feathers, like stubble.

    “The young eaglet!” cried the miller1.

    Babette screamed, and started back, while her eyes wandered from Rudy to the bird in astonishment6.

    “You are not to be discouraged by difficulties, I see,” said the miller.

    “And you will keep your word,” replied Rudy. “Each has his own characteristic, whether it is honor or courage.”

    “But how is it you did not break your neck?” asked the miller.

    “Because I held fast,” answered Rudy; “and I mean to hold fast to Babette.”

    “You must get her first,” said the miller, laughing; and Babette thought this a very good sign.

    “We must take the bird out of the basket,” said she. “It is getting into a rage; how its eyes glare. How did you manage to conquer it?”

    Then Rudy had to describe his adventure, and the miller’s eyes opened wide as he listened.

    “With your courage and your good fortune you might win three wives,” said the miller.

    “Oh, thank you,” cried Rudy.

    “But you have not won Babette yet,” said the miller, slapping the young Alpine7 hunter on the shoulder playfully.

    “Have you heard the fresh news at the mill?” asked the parlor-cat of the kitchen-cat. “Rudy has brought us the young eagle, and he is to take Babette in exchange. They kissed each other in the presence of the old man, which is as good as an engagement. He was quite civil about it; drew in his claws, and took his afternoon nap, so that the two were left to sit and wag their tails as much as they pleased. They have so much to talk about that it will not be finished till Christmas.” Neither was it finished till Christmas.

    The wind whirled the faded, fallen leaves; the snow drifted in the valleys, as well as upon the mountains, and the Ice Maiden8 sat in the stately palace which, in winter time, she generally occupied. The perpendicular9 rocks were covered with slippery ice, and where in summer the stream from the rocks had left a watery10 veil, icicles large and heavy hung from the trees, while the snow-powdered fir-trees were decorated with fantastic garlands of crystal. The Ice Maiden rode on the howling wind across the deep valleys, the country, as far as Bex, was covered with a carpet of snow, so that the Ice Maiden could follow Rudy, and see him, when he visited the mill; and while in the room at the miller’s house, where he was accustomed to spend so much of his time with Babette. The wedding was to take place in the following summer, and they heard enough of it, for so many of their friends spoke of the matter.

    Then came sunshine to the mill. The beautiful Alpine roses bloomed, and joyous11, laughing Babette, was like the early spring, which makes all the birds sing of summer time and bridal days.

    “How those two do sit and chatter12 together,” said the parlor-cat; “I have had enough of their mewing.”



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    1 miller [ˈmɪlə(r)] ZD6xf   第8级
    n.磨坊主
    参考例句:
    • Every miller draws water to his own mill. 磨坊主都往自己磨里注水。
    • The skilful miller killed millions of lions with his ski. 技术娴熟的磨坊主用雪橇杀死了上百万头狮子。
    2 spoke [spəʊk] XryyC   第11级
    n.(车轮的)辐条;轮辐;破坏某人的计划;阻挠某人的行动 v.讲,谈(speak的过去式);说;演说;从某种观点来说
    参考例句:
    • They sourced the spoke nuts from our company. 他们的轮辐螺帽是从我们公司获得的。
    • The spokes of a wheel are the bars that connect the outer ring to the centre. 辐条是轮子上连接外圈与中心的条棒。
    3 forth [fɔ:θ] Hzdz2   第7级
    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。
    4 fiery [ˈfaɪəri] ElEye   第9级
    adj.燃烧着的,火红的;暴躁的;激烈的
    参考例句:
    • She has fiery red hair. 她有一头火红的头发。
    • His fiery speech agitated the crowd. 他热情洋溢的讲话激动了群众。
    5 beak [bi:k] 8y1zGA   第8级
    n.鸟嘴,茶壶嘴,钩形鼻
    参考例句:
    • The bird had a worm in its beak. 鸟儿嘴里叼着一条虫。
    • This bird employs its beak as a weapon. 这种鸟用嘴作武器。
    6 astonishment [əˈstɒnɪʃmənt] VvjzR   第8级
    n.惊奇,惊异
    参考例句:
    • They heard him give a loud shout of astonishment. 他们听见他惊奇地大叫一声。
    • I was filled with astonishment at her strange action. 我对她的奇怪举动不胜惊异。
    7 alpine [ˈælpaɪn] ozCz0j   第12级
    adj.高山的;n.高山植物
    参考例句:
    • Alpine flowers are abundant there. 那里有很多高山地带的花。
    • Its main attractions are alpine lakes and waterfalls . 它以高山湖泊和瀑布群为主要特色。
    8 maiden [ˈmeɪdn] yRpz7   第7级
    n.少女,处女;adj.未婚的,纯洁的,无经验的
    参考例句:
    • The prince fell in love with a fair young maiden. 王子爱上了一位年轻美丽的少女。
    • The aircraft makes its maiden flight tomorrow. 这架飞机明天首航。
    9 perpendicular [ˌpɜ:pənˈdɪkjələ(r)] GApy0   第8级
    adj.垂直的,直立的;n.垂直线,垂直的位置
    参考例句:
    • The two lines of bones are set perpendicular to one another. 这两排骨头相互垂直。
    • The wall is out of the perpendicular. 这墙有些倾斜。
    10 watery [ˈwɔ:təri] bU5zW   第9级
    adj.有水的,水汪汪的;湿的,湿润的
    参考例句:
    • In his watery eyes there is an expression of distrust. 他那含泪的眼睛流露出不信任的神情。
    • Her eyes became watery because of the smoke. 因为烟熏,她的双眼变得泪汪汪的。
    11 joyous [ˈdʒɔɪəs] d3sxB   第10级
    adj.充满快乐的;令人高兴的
    参考例句:
    • The lively dance heightened the joyous atmosphere of the scene. 轻快的舞蹈给这场戏渲染了欢乐气氛。
    • They conveyed the joyous news to us soon. 他们把这一佳音很快地传递给我们。
    12 chatter [ˈtʃætə(r)] BUfyN   第7级
    vi./n.喋喋不休;短促尖叫;(牙齿)打战
    参考例句:
    • Her continuous chatter vexes me. 她的喋喋不休使我烦透了。
    • I've had enough of their continual chatter. 我已厌烦了他们喋喋不休的闲谈。

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