原版英语小短文 8. A Brand New Bike

It was a new red bike. It was a brand new red bike. He loved his brand new red bike. He had paid $300 for it. It was a mountain bike. It had 12 gears¹. He rode his bike everywhere. He rode up steep hills. He rode down steep hills. He rode on dirt roads. He rode on sidewalks. He rode on city streets. He loved his brand new red mountain bike. He bought a lock for his bike. It was a strong lock. It cost $50. He locked his bike all the time. He went to the library one evening. He locked his bike to the bike rack. He went into the library. He was there for two hours. He left the library. He walked to the bike rack. Where was his bike? His bike was gone. The bike lock was on the ground. It was cut in two.

 

1 gears   

n.齿轮( gear的名词复数 )；装备；挡；（做某事的）速度

参考例句：

• Careless use of the clutch may damage the gears. 离合器使用不慎可能会损坏传动装置。
• A car has five gears. 汽车有五挡。 来自《简明英汉词典》