【小龟乐游记】冰封王座（30）

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Emissary：Greetings, Prince Kael. I bring word from Grand Marshal Garithos. 

Kael’thas：What news from the _(1)_? 

Emissary：Apparently the observatories¹ you repaired detected a large undead force massing nearby. Lord Garithos has commanded that you crush the undead before they can march on Dalaran. 

Kael’thas：That doesn’t sound too difficult. 

Emissary：Unfortunately, your forces may be a little thinned. You see, Lord Garithos has also ordered that all foot soldiers, cavalry² and support teams report to the front lines immediately. You men, move out! 

 

Kael’thas：This is preposterous³! Am I to assault the undead with nothing but sticks and harsh language? 

Emissary：The grand marshal _____(2)_____ your… abilities. Be creative. 

Kael’thas：Garithos… I’m starting to hate that man. 

1 observatories   

n.天文台，气象台( observatory的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• John Heilbron, The Sun in the Church: Cathedrals as Solar Observatories, 3-23. 约翰．海耳布隆，《教会里的太阳：教堂即太阳观测台》，第3-23页。 来自互联网
• Meteorologists use satellites, land observatories and historical data to provide information about the weather. 气象学家使用卫星、上天文台和历史资料来提供有关天气的信息。 来自互联网

2 cavalry   

n.骑兵；轻装甲部队

参考例句：

• We were taken in flank by a troop of cavalry. 我们翼侧受到一队骑兵的袭击。
• The enemy cavalry rode our men down. 敌人的骑兵撞倒了我们的人。

3 preposterous   

adj.荒谬的，可笑的

参考例句：

• The whole idea was preposterous.整个想法都荒唐透顶。
• It would be preposterous to shovel coal with a teaspoon.用茶匙铲煤是荒谬的。