英语听书《白鲸记》第649期

 　　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。

1 ardor   

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   

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   

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   

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   

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   

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   

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   

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   

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   

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   

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   

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   

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   

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。