【跟着英剧练发音】The Queens Palaces E01-8

 Much more successful was the menagerie of animals James kept here for his entertainment, exotic birds, camels, even an elephant, who was given a daily ration¹ of a gallon of wine. It wasn't until 100 years later, in 1708, that a house was built on the exact spot where the Palace now stands. Today, all that remains² of that house is the name of its owner, the Duke of Buckingham. Soldier, politician, intrepid³ seafarer, but also so disliked at court for his arrogance⁴, he was nicknamed "Lord Allpride".

 

翻译君：

詹姆士更为成功的是他养着玩的动物来自国外的鸟，骆驼甚至是大象，他每天定量给大象喝一加仑的酒。直到100年后的1708年，在现在白金汉宫的位置建起了一座房子。今天还流传着的只剩下房子所有者的名字了白金汉公爵。士兵，政治家，勇猛的航海家，因为看不惯他的傲慢，所以得一绰号“骄傲大人”。

1 ration   

n.定量(pl.)给养，口粮；vt.定量供应

参考例句：

• The country cut the bread ration last year.那个国家去年削减面包配给量。
• We have to ration the water.我们必须限量用水。

2 remains   

n.剩余物，残留物；遗体，遗迹

参考例句：

• He ate the remains of food hungrily.他狼吞虎咽地吃剩余的食物。
• The remains of the meal were fed to the dog.残羹剩饭喂狗了。

3 intrepid   

adj.无畏的，刚毅的

参考例句：

• He is not really satisfied with his intrepid action.他没有真正满意他的无畏行动。
• John's intrepid personality made him a good choice for team leader.约翰勇敢的个性适合作领导工作。

4 arrogance   

n.傲慢，自大

参考例句：

• His arrogance comes out in every speech he makes.他每次讲话都表现得骄傲自大。
• Arrogance arrested his progress.骄傲阻碍了他的进步。