英文短篇故事（纽约）65 A Bucket of Chicken (2)

 　　The worker had no idea what Josh was talking about. He walked back outside to check the sign in the window. Yes, it said Family Pack $12. He walked back inside. He waited for the person in front of him to get her order filled. Then he told the worker about the sign again. She called the manager over. He said yes, there was a Family Pack for $12. Relieved¹, Josh ordered it. The manager asked whether he wanted Extra² Crispy³, Original⁴, or Grilled⁵ chicken. Josh didn't know which one his wife preferred. He ordered a mix of all three. Then he changed his mind. His wife was a health nut. He said Grilled. The worker filled a big bag with all the food. Josh went home. His wife asked him what took so long. She didn't wait for his answer. "I hope you got the Original chicken," she said.

1 relieved   

a.如释重负的

参考例句：

• You'll be relieved to know your jobs are safe. 现在知道你们的工作保住了，可以放心了。
• Your coming relieved me of the bother of writing a long letter. 你来了，省去我写长信的麻烦了。

2 extra   

adj.额外的，外加的；特大的

参考例句：

• We do not ask for extra pay.我们不要求额外报酬。
• You have to pay extra for breakfast.早餐你要另外付费。

3 crispy   

adj.脆的；易碎的

参考例句：

• I like crispy spring rolls.我喜欢酥脆的春卷。
• It is a kind of fried food that tastes delicious and crispy.它是一种油炸类食物，味道可口，香脆。

4 original   

adj.最初的，原始的；有独创性的

参考例句：

• This is a translation.The original is in French. 这是译文。原文是法文。
• The plan of the work is original with the author.这篇作品的构思是作者个人的独创。

5 grilled   

adj. 烤的, 炙过的, 有格子的 动词grill的过去式和过去分词形式

参考例句：

• He was grilled for two hours before the police let him go. 他被严厉盘查了两个小时后，警察才放他走。
• He was grilled until he confessed. 他被严加拷问，直到他承认为止。