美国国家公共电台 NPR--How far would you walk while balancing a chainsaw on your chin, while it's running?

How far would you walk while balancing a chainsaw on your chin, while it's running?

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David Rush walked just over 200 feet. He holds the Guinness record for the most Guinness records. He previously² walked while using his chin to balance a lawnmower, a baseball bat and a Christmas tree.

STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:

Good morning. I'm Steve Inskeep. How far would you walk while balancing a chainsaw on your chin while it's running? The correct answer is not one inch. Do not try this. But David Rush walked just over 200 feet. He holds the Guinness record for the most Guinness records. He's previously walked by using his chin to balance a lawnmower, a baseball bat and a Christmas tree. But the next question is, can he use the chainsaw on his chin to cut down a Christmas tree? It's MORNING EDITION.

1 transcript   

n.抄本，誊本，副本，肄业证书

参考例句：

• A transcript of the tapes was presented as evidence in court.一份录音带的文字本作为证据被呈交法庭。
• They wouldn't let me have a transcript of the interview.他们拒绝给我一份采访的文字整理稿。

2 previously   

adv.以前，先前（地）

参考例句：

• The bicycle tyre blew out at a previously damaged point.自行车胎在以前损坏过的地方又爆开了。
• Let me digress for a moment and explain what had happened previously.让我岔开一会儿，解释原先发生了什么。