《佩小姐的奇幻城堡》精讲 08

I am sorry, buddy¹. I know how much you worshipped him but there it is.

我很抱歉，哥们。我知道你是多么敬仰他但是事实如此。

Surprise!!

大吃一惊！！

Happy Birthday. Cousin Jake.

生日快乐。Jake表兄。

Jake, it's great you've to come to spend the summer with us.

Jake， 你能来和我们一起过暑假真是太好了。

Wait till you see the new dogs.

等你看到新来的狗狗们。

Can't wait.

等不及了。

It's aunt Sussie.Thought you might want to open this one. It's from your grandpa. Found it while I was packing up. I figured he meant to give it to you someday.

这是Sussie姑妈。你会想打开这个。爷爷给的。收拾行李的时候发现的，我觉得他是打算将来什么时候给你。

Thanks.

谢谢。

To Jake and the worlds he has yet to discover.

致Jake 和他尚未发现的世界。

"My dearest Abe. I hope this card finds you well. The children and I yearn² to hear your news. I do hope you will visit us again soon. We should so love to see you. With admiration³, Alma Peregrine."

亲爱的Abe,见信好。我和孩子们都想知道你的消息。希望你能在此来拜访。我们很期待见到你。敬仰的，Alma Peregrine.

1 buddy   

n.（美口）密友，伙伴

参考例句：

• Calm down,buddy.What's the trouble?压压气，老兄。有什么麻烦吗？
• Get out of my way,buddy!别挡道了，你这家伙！

2 yearn   

v.想念；怀念；渴望

参考例句：

• We yearn to surrender our entire being.我们渴望着放纵我们整个的生命。
• Many people living in big cities yearn for an idyllic country life.现在的很多都市人向往那种田园化的生活。

3 admiration   

n.钦佩，赞美，羡慕

参考例句：

• He was lost in admiration of the beauty of the scene.他对风景之美赞不绝口。
• We have a great admiration for the gold medalists.我们对金牌获得者极为敬佩。