华尔街中级英语Lesson 10

Dear Susan,

A wonderful thing has happened to me; they are sending me to Trinidad to try to and catch Hugo Peters, Roger, and the “Boss”.
I’m standing¹ in the airport while I’m writing this letter; my plane is leaving in less than an hour.
Just think what this could mean, Susan, a really top job – perhaps my name could be in the papers² if everything goes well:” CARTER³ CLEANS UP THE CARRIBEAN!”
Of course, there are one or two problems: I don’t know which flight Peter is on, for example – or perhaps he’s already arrived in Trinidad.
I can’t find Roger, either; his name isn’t on the passenger list for my flight.
They’ve just called the flight, so I’ll have to stop now. Don’t worry about me, dear; I’ll be alright.
I’ll write to you again from Trinidad.

All my love,
Harry⁴.

1 standing   

n.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的

参考例句：

• After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
• They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。

2 papers   

n.文件，纸币，论文

参考例句：

• I want to check with my secretary before I sign the papers.在签署这些文件前，我要与我的秘书商议。
• The lawyer read all the papers relating to the case.律师阅读了与该案有关的全部文件。

3 carter   

n.运货马车夫，赶大车的人；卡车司机

参考例句：

• Although fatigue shows readily on Carter, he bounces back quickly. 卡特虽然容易显出疲劳的样子，但他恢复得很快。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The carter flipped at the horse with his whip. 赶大车的人扬鞭朝着马轻轻地抽打。 来自《简明英汉词典》

4 harry   

vt.掠夺，蹂躏，使苦恼

参考例句：

• Today,people feel more hurried and harried.今天，人们感到更加忙碌和苦恼。
• Obama harried business by Healthcare Reform plan.奥巴马用医改掠夺了商界。