英语听书《海底两万里》第185期 第13章 一些数字(8)

 　　Its tanks were manufactured by Cail & Co. in Paris, its engine by Krupp in Prussia, its spur by the Motala workshops in Sweden, its precision instruments by Hart Bros. in New York, etc.; and each of these suppliers received my specifications¹ under a different name.

　　船上的储水池是巴黎嘉衣公司造的，机器是由普鲁士克虏由工厂制的，船前头的冲角出自瑞典的摩达拉工厂，精确的测验仪器出自纽约的哈提兄弟公司等等，上面的每一制造厂都收到上面署名不同的我的设计图， 按图样制造。

　　But, I went on, once these parts were manufactured, didn't they have to be mounted and adjusted?

　　不过，我说，这些制好了的一块一块材料，还得把它们配合起来、装置起来呢?

　　Professor, I set up my workshops on a deserted² islet in midocean. There our Nautilus was completed by me and my workmen, in other words, by my gallant³ companions whom I've molded and educated.

　　教授，我在大洋中一个荒岛上建立了我的工作场。在岛上，我的工人，就是我所教养成的我的勇敢的同伴，跟我一起，共同把诺第留斯号完全装配好了。

　　Then, when the operation was over, we burned every trace of our stay on that islet, which if I could have, I'd have blown up.

　　然后，工程完了，我放起火来，把我们在这岛上所遗留的痕迹都消灭了，如果可能的话，我还要把这岛都炸毁呢。

　　From all this, may I assume that such a boat costs a fortune?

　　那么，这样看来，我可以相信，这船的建筑费用一定是十分浩大了？

　　An iron ship, Professor Aronnax, runs 1,125 francs per metric ton. Now then, the Nautilus has a burden of 1,500 metric tons.

　　阿龙纳斯先生，一只钢铁制的船，每吨容量的建筑费为一千一百二十五法郎。可是诺第留斯号的载重吨数是一千五百吨，

　　Consequently, it cost 1,687,000 francs, hence 2,000,000 francs including its accommodations, and 4,000,000 or 5,000,000 with all the collections and works of art it contains.

　　那么它的建筑费是一百七十丸万法郎，连装备费一共为二百万法郎，连船内所有的美术品和收藏物一共为是五百万法郎。

　　One last question, Captain Nemo.

　　尼摩船长，我要问您最后一个问题。

　　Ask, professor.

　　请您问吧，教授。

　　You're rich, then?

　　您是很富有吗？

　　Infinitely⁴ rich, sir, and without any trouble, I could pay off the ten-billion-franc French national debt!

　　无限地富有，我可以一点不为难地偿清法国的几十亿国债！

　　I gaped⁵ at the bizarre individual who had just spoken these words. Was he playing on my credulity? Time would tell.

　　我注视着这位跟我这样说话的古怪人物。难道他以为我可欺而故意吹牛吗？将来我一定有机会知道他这话是真是假。

1 specifications   

n.规格；载明；详述；（产品等的）说明书；说明书( specification的名词复数 )；详细的计划书；载明；详述

参考例句：

• Our work must answer the specifications laid down. 我们的工作应符合所定的规范。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• This sketch does not conform with the specifications. 图文不符。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

2 deserted   

adj.荒芜的，荒废的，无人的，被遗弃的

参考例句：

• The deserted village was filled with a deathly silence.这个荒废的村庄死一般的寂静。
• The enemy chieftain was opposed and deserted by his followers.敌人头目众叛亲离。

3 gallant   

adj.英勇的，豪侠的；(向女人)献殷勤的

参考例句：

• Huang Jiguang's gallant deed is known by all men. 黄继光的英勇事迹尽人皆知。
• These gallant soldiers will protect our country.这些勇敢的士兵会保卫我们的国家的。

4 infinitely   

adv.无限地，无穷地

参考例句：

• There is an infinitely bright future ahead of us.我们有无限光明的前途。
• The universe is infinitely large.宇宙是无限大的。

5 gaped   

v.目瞪口呆地凝视( gape的过去式和过去分词 )；张开，张大

参考例句：

• A huge chasm gaped before them. 他们面前有个巨大的裂痕。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The front door was missing. A hole gaped in the roof. 前门不翼而飞，屋顶豁开了一个洞。 来自辞典例句