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双语笑话:速度限制
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  • The British RAF base where I was stationed as part of a contingent1 of USAF personnel had one narrow road winding2 through the crowded residential3 area. After a rash of minor4 vehicle pedestrian accidents, the USAF commander decided5 to reduce the speed limit to three m.p.h.

    Shortly after the new limit was posted, an MP sergeant7" target="_blank">sergeant6 issued a speeding citation8 to a jeep driver for going five m.p.h. I was curious to know how the MP had determined9 the jeep's speed so exactly. "I was jogging to get to the PX before it closed," he explained, "and as I passed the jeep, I noticed that the speedometer read five m.p.h."

    我作为美国空军人员分遣部队的一员驻扎在英国皇家空军某某地,那里有一条狭窄的马路蜿蜒穿过拥挤的居民区。因为多次出现汽车撞伤行人一类不甚严重的车祸,美国空军司令员决定将车速限制在每小时三英里。

    新的车速限制公布后不久,一名骑警中士因一名吉普车司机开车时速达五英里而给他开了一张超速传票。

    我很想知道骑警是怎样如此精确地知道那辆吉普车的速度的。“我遛达着要在邮局关门之前到达那里,”他解释道:“当我超过吉普车时,我注意到计速器指向了每小时五英里。

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    1 contingent [kənˈtɪndʒənt] Jajyi   第8级
    adj.视条件而定的;n.一组,代表团,分遣队
    参考例句:
    • The contingent marched in the direction of the Western Hills. 队伍朝西山的方向前进。
    • Whether or not we arrive on time is contingent on the weather. 我们是否按时到达要视天气情况而定。
    2 winding [ˈwaɪndɪŋ] Ue7z09   第8级
    n.绕,缠,绕组,线圈
    参考例句:
    • A winding lane led down towards the river. 一条弯弯曲曲的小路通向河边。
    • The winding trail caused us to lose our orientation. 迂回曲折的小道使我们迷失了方向。
    3 residential [ˌrezɪˈdenʃl] kkrzY3   第7级
    adj.提供住宿的;居住的;住宅的
    参考例句:
    • The mayor inspected the residential section of the city. 市长视察了该市的住宅区。
    • The residential blocks were integrated with the rest of the college. 住宿区与学院其他部分结合在了一起。
    4 minor [ˈmaɪnə(r)] e7fzR   第7级
    adj.较小(少)的,较次要的;n.辅修学科;vi.辅修
    参考例句:
    • The young actor was given a minor part in the new play. 年轻的男演员在这出新戏里被分派担任一个小角色。
    • I gave him a minor share of my wealth. 我把小部分财产给了他。
    5 decided [dɪˈsaɪdɪd] lvqzZd   第7级
    adj.决定了的,坚决的;明显的,明确的
    参考例句:
    • This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents. 这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
    • There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting. 英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。
    7 sergeant [ˈsɑ:dʒənt] REQzz   第8级
    n.警官,中士
    参考例句:
    • His elder brother is a sergeant. 他哥哥是个警官。
    • How many stripes are there on the sleeve of a sergeant? 陆军中士的袖子上有多少条纹?
    8 citation [saɪˈteɪʃn] 1qyzo   第12级
    n.引用,引证,引用文;传票
    参考例句:
    • He had to sign the proposition for the citation. 他只好在受奖申请书上签了字。
    • The court could issue a citation and fine Ms. Robbins. 法庭可能会发传票,对罗宾斯女士处以罚款。
    9 determined [dɪˈtɜ:mɪnd] duszmP   第7级
    adj.坚定的;有决心的;v.决定;断定(determine的过去分词)
    参考例句:
    • I have determined on going to Tibet after graduation. 我已决定毕业后去西藏。
    • He determined to view the rooms behind the office. 他决定查看一下办公室后面的房间。

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