英文短篇故事（纽约）496 Walk Around Me

 　　Cameron was standing¹ in line at Walbrowns. Two cashiers were at the counter. A huge man was standing in front of Cameron. About eight people were standing behind him. One cashier said, "Step down, please." The big man went to the counter. A minute later, the other cashier said, "Step down, please." Just then, the big man stepped back from the counter. He blocked Cameron's path. Silently, Cameron waited for the man to move back to the counter. However, the man behind Cameron said loudly and impatiently, "Next!" Cameron turned around. He said, "Excuse me. I'm waiting for this guy to get out of the way." The big man moved back to the counter. He glared at Cameron. Menacingly, he said, "Walk around." Cameron said, "Walk around? Have you looked in the mirror recently? Your giant body was blocking the whole aisle². You should walk around—walk around Central Park."

1 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。

2 aisle   

n.（教堂、教室、戏院等里的）过道，通道

参考例句：

• The aisle was crammed with people.过道上挤满了人。
• The girl ushered me along the aisle to my seat.引座小姐带领我沿着通道到我的座位上去。