Speed Limit

时间：2010-10-29 01:30:41

（单词翻译:单击）

The British RAF base where I was stationed（驻扎，配置） as part of a contingent1（分遣队，偶然事件） of USAF personnel had one narrow road winding2 through（蜿蜒穿过） the crowded residential3 area. After a rash of minor4 vehicle pedestrian（行人） accidents, the USAF commander decided5 to reduce the speed limit to three m.p.h.

Shortly after the new limit was posted, an MP sergeant6 issued a speeding citation7（引用，传票） to a jeep driver for going five m.p.h. I was curious to know how the MP had determined8 the jeep's speed so exactly. "I was jogging（慢跑） to get to the PX before it closed," he explained, "and as I passed the jeep, I noticed that the speedometer（速度计） read five m.p.h."


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1 contingent Jajyi     
adj.视条件而定的；n.一组，代表团，分遣队
参考例句：
  • The contingent marched in the direction of the Western Hills.队伍朝西山的方向前进。
  • Whether or not we arrive on time is contingent on the weather.我们是否按时到达要视天气情况而定。
2 winding Ue7z09     
n.绕，缠，绕组，线圈
参考例句：
  • A winding lane led down towards the river.一条弯弯曲曲的小路通向河边。
  • The winding trail caused us to lose our orientation.迂回曲折的小道使我们迷失了方向。
3 residential kkrzY3     
adj.提供住宿的；居住的；住宅的
参考例句：
  • The mayor inspected the residential section of the city.市长视察了该市的住宅区。
  • The residential blocks were integrated with the rest of the college.住宿区与学院其他部分结合在了一起。
4 minor e7fzR     
adj.较小(少)的，较次要的；n.辅修学科；vi.辅修
参考例句：
  • The young actor was given a minor part in the new play.年轻的男演员在这出新戏里被分派担任一个小角色。
  • I gave him a minor share of my wealth.我把小部分财产给了他。
5 decided lvqzZd     
adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的
参考例句：
  • This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
  • There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。
6 sergeant REQzz     
n.警官，中士
参考例句：
  • His elder brother is a sergeant.他哥哥是个警官。
  • How many stripes are there on the sleeve of a sergeant?陆军中士的袖子上有多少条纹？
7 citation 1qyzo     
n.引用，引证，引用文；传票
参考例句：
  • He had to sign the proposition for the citation.他只好在受奖申请书上签了字。
  • The court could issue a citation and fine Ms. Robbins.法庭可能会发传票，对罗宾斯女士处以罚款。
8 determined duszmP     
adj.坚定的；有决心的
参考例句：
  • I have determined on going to Tibet after graduation.我已决定毕业后去西藏。
  • He determined to view the rooms behind the office.他决定查看一下办公室后面的房间。

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