夏洛的网 第47期:夏洛(5)

　　"Attention, please!" he said in a loud, firm voice.

　　“请注意！”它用坚定的口气大声说，

　　"Will the party who addressed me at bedtime last night kindly¹

　　“昨天夜里临睡时对我说话的那位先生或者女士，

　　make himself or herself known by giving an appropriate sign or signal!"

　　能够好心地给我点什么指示或者信号，让我知道他或者她是谁吗？”

　　Wilbur paused and listened. All the other animals lifted their heads and stared at him.

　　威尔伯停下来倾听。其他所有牲口都抬起头来看它。

　　Wilbur blushed. But he was determined² to get in touch with his unknown friend.

　　威尔伯脸都红了。可它拿定了主意，一定要和它这位不认识的朋友取得联系。

　　"Attention, please!" he said. "I will repeat the message.

　　“请注意！”它又说，“我把我的话再说一遍。

　　Will the party who addressed me at bedtime last night kindly speak up.

　　昨天夜里临睡时对我说话的那位，能够好心开开口吗？

　　Please tell me where you are, if you are my friend!"

　　如果你是我的朋友，请告诉我你在什么地方！”

1 kindly   

adj.和蔼的，温和的，爽快的；adv.温和地，亲切地

参考例句：

• Her neighbours spoke of her as kindly and hospitable.她的邻居都说她和蔼可亲、热情好客。
• A shadow passed over the kindly face of the old woman.一道阴影掠过老太太慈祥的面孔。

2 determined   

adj.坚定的；有决心的

参考例句：

• I have determined on going to Tibet after graduation.我已决定毕业后去西藏。
• He determined to view the rooms behind the office.他决定查看一下办公室后面的房间。