英语听力训练连载（四）

her said she put it in the den,but it isn't there.At least,if it is,I can't see it.
laurance--Did you ask Harry if he's seen it?
soony--He said he didn't even know I had one.
laurance--It seems thatit will remain the mystery disappearance of the century!
soony--Unfortunately,I really need it!

注解
1）I haven't th remotest idea.=I don't have any idea.
remote：极少的；模糊的。
2）basement：地层的；地下室。
3）den：私房；地下室
4）remain=continue to be;remain是系动词，其后的成分是句子的表语。
5）mystery：神秘的，难于理解的事情。
6）century：世纪。

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Dialogue 20
FEELING SICK

laurance--You look rather pal.Aren't you feeling well?
soony--Not very.I was sick most of the might .I didn't sleep very well.
laurance--What seems to be the matter?Is it the flu?
soony--No,I think it's something I ate.We ate at that new restaurant last night,and I must have eaten something that didn't agree with me.
laurance--Was it that new restaurant over on Fourth Street?
soony--As a matter of fact,it was.Why do you ask?
laurance--Because,Jerry ate there last week and had the same kind of problem.He was sick the next day,too.
soony--That's interesting.Maybe the health authorities should investigate the place.
laurance--That's what I think.Two people with similar problems in such a short time can't just be coincidence!

注解：
1）pale：（脸色）苍白。
2）Not very.=I'm not feeling very well.
3）sick：有病的，感到恶心的。
4）that didn't agree with me：与我不适的食品。这是定语从句。
5）as a matter of fact：事实上
6）health authorities：卫生当局
7）investigate：调查
8）coincidence：巧合

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