49.排队等候

Standing¹ in Line 排队等候

　　A: This line is so long!

　　A： 这条线太长了！

　　B: We've been waiting for almost an hour!

　　B： 我们已经等了差不多一个小时了！

　　A: I guess they do a really thorough check.

　　A： 我想他们做了彻底的检查。

　　B: What are they checking for?

　　B： 他们在检查什么？

　　A: They need to make sure no one is carrying any weapons.

　　A： 他们需要确保没有人携带任何武器。

　　B: I'm glad they check thoroughly² for that!

　　B： 我很高兴他们对此进行了彻底检查！

　　A: They also have to make sure no one has drugs.

　　A： 他们还必须确保没有人吸毒。

　　B: Wow! I guess that's why the police dogs are here.

　　B： 哇！我想这就是为什么警犬在这里。

　　A: Look! There are only three people ahead.

　　A： 看！前面只有三个人。

　　B: After that, can we board the bus?

　　B： 之后，我们可以上车吗？

　　A: Yes. We're almost there.

　　A： 是的。我们快到了。

　　B: Good! I'm tired of standing in line!

　　B： 很好！我厌倦了排队！

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 thoroughly   

adv.完全地，彻底地，十足地

参考例句：

• The soil must be thoroughly turned over before planting.一定要先把土地深翻一遍再下种。
• The soldiers have been thoroughly instructed in the care of their weapons.士兵们都系统地接受过保护武器的训练。