新概念英语第二册

LESSON 74

Out of the limelight

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原文

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 recognise 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 Mears agreed. No newspapermen, no film fans. Why don't we come more often?

Meanwhile, two other actors, Rockwall Slinger and Merlin Greaves, had carried two large food baskets to a shady spot under some trees. When they had all made themselves comfortable, a stranger appeared. He looked very angry. Now you get out of here, all of you, he shouted.

I'm sheriff here. Do you see that notice? It says, no camping, in case you can't read. Look, sheriff, said Rockwall.

Don't be too hard on us. I'm Rockwall Slinger, and this is Merlin Greaves. Oh, is it, said the sheriff with a sneer? Well, I'm Brinksley Mears, and my other name is Gloria Gleam.

Now you get out of here, fast.

译文

一辆古老的公共汽车停在干涸的河床边,一群著名的男女演员下了车。他们戴着墨镜,穿着旧衣服,采取了特殊的预防措施,以免被人认出。但他们很快发现,伪装有时可能过于完美。 “这是野餐的好地方,”格洛丽亚·格莱姆说。

这再好不过了,格洛丽亚。布林克斯利米尔斯同意了。没有报纸记者,没有电影迷。我们为什么不经常来呢?

与此同时,另外两名演员罗克沃尔·斯林格(Rockwall Slinger)和梅林·格里夫斯(Merlin Greaves)提着两个大食物篮到树下的阴凉处。当他们都舒服了之后,一个陌生人出现了。他看起来很生气。现在你们都离开这里,他喊道。

我是这里的警长。你看到那个通知了吗?上面写着,禁止露营,以防你看不懂。听着,警长,罗克沃尔说。

别对我们太严厉。我是罗克沃投石手,这是梅林护胫。噢,是吗?治安官冷笑道。嗯,我是布林克斯利·米尔斯,我的另一个名字是格洛丽亚·格莱姆。

现在你要离开这里,快点。