美国国家公共电台 NPR--Guinness World Records recognizes Betty Nash as the longest-serving flight attendant

Guinness World Records recognizes Betty Nash as the longest-serving flight attendant

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When Betty Nash started in 1957, one of her favorite routes — New York to D.C. — cost just $12. This fall, the 86-year-old will count 65 years of securing passenger safety.

A MARTINEZ, HOST:

Good morning. I'm A Martinez. As of tomorrow, Betty Nash will claim the title of the longest-serving flight attendant in history. When she started in 1957, one of her favorite routes, New York to D.C., cost just 12 bucks². Back then, flight attendants were called stewardesses³, she had to weigh in before each shift to stay on the payroll⁴, and she used to pass out cigarettes and matches after the meal service. This fall, the 86-year-old will count 65 years of securing passenger safety. 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 bucks   

n.雄鹿( buck的名词复数 )；钱；（英国十九世纪初的）花花公子；（用于某些表达方式）责任v.（马等）猛然弓背跃起( buck的第三人称单数 )；抵制；猛然震荡；马等尥起后蹄跳跃

参考例句：

• They cost ten bucks. 这些值十元钱。
• They are hunting for bucks. 他们正在猎雄兔。 来自《简明英汉词典》

3 stewardesses   

（飞机上的）女服务员，空中小姐( stewardess的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• If you need help, stewardesses will be pleased to help you. 如果你需要帮忙的话，空中小姐会很高兴为你效劳。
• Stewardesses on planes should be employed for their ability, not for their looks. 应该根据能力而不是容貌来录用飞机上的女服务员。

4 payroll   

n.工资表，在职人员名单，工薪总额

参考例句：

• His yearly payroll is $1.2 million.他的年薪是120万美元。
• I can't wait to get my payroll check.我真等不及拿到我的工资单了。