英语翻译A homeless man stops at a farmhouse to beg to spend the
英语翻译
A homeless man stops at a farmhouse to beg to spend the night.The farmer answers the door and says "Sure,we can put you up." x0bThe vagrant washes up for dinner and meets the family downstairs.Sitting at the dinner table are the farmer,his wife,their son,and a gigantic pig who is sitting at the table like a human.Throughout the meal the vagrant tries not to stare at the pig,who sports three medals around his neck,as well as a wooden leg.x0bFinally,he can contain his curiosity no longer.He asks "Would you mind telling me about the bronze medal around your pig's neck?" x0bThe farmer says "Sure.It's really an incredible story.Little Timmy here was swimming in the lake when he got a cramp and started to drown.This pig heard his cries for help,busted out of his pen,ran to the lake,and saved our son's life.So,we gave him the medal."x0bThe vagrant is amazed and says "Well,how about that silver medal?" x0bThe farmer says "A few months ago our house caught fire in the middle of the night while we were all sleeping.This pig saw the flames,busted out of his pen and ran into the house,waking us up in time.To show our gratitude we gave him that silver medal."x0b The homeless man says "While I'm at it,I might as well ask you about the gold medal."x0b The farmer says "My wife was attacked by a burglar several weeks ago.This pig heard her cries,busted out of his pen,and chassised that man far away.To show my thanks I gave him that gold medal"x0bThe homeless man sits in awe of the pig,who is happily eating his meal with a knife and fork.He asks "What about the wooden leg?"x0bThe farmer says,matter-of-factly,"Well,you don't eat a pig that all at once!" x0b
homeless 无家可归的
beg 请求
vagrant n.游民 adj.漂泊的
gigantic 巨大的
throughout prep.遍及,贯穿 adv.始终,全部
stare 凝视
medal n.奖章,勋章,纪念章 v.授予...奖章
contain 容忍
drown v.溺死,淹死 vt.淹没
bust n.半身像
silver n.银,银子 vt.镀银
flame n.火焰
gratitude
attack n.进攻,vt.攻击vi.攻击
chassis 底盘
curiosity 好奇心
bronze n.青铜(铜与锡合金),铜像 adj.青铜色的
incredible adj.难以置信的
cramp 狭窄的