学英语 48 Stamp Collecting

 
48 Stamp Collecting
There lays¹ a pretty stamp on the envelope².
The picture of the stamp is clogs³ and the windmill.
I cut this stamp with a knife carefully⁴, and then cleaned its back with water.
Right now I have the stamps of ten countries. I hope⁵ I will have stamps from all countries in the world some day.

1 lays   

v.打赌( lay的第三人称单数 )；提出；放置；铺

参考例句：

• The new code of conduct lays down the ground rules for management-union relations. 新的行为规范确定了资方与工会关系的基本原则。
• The report lays bare the shocking housing conditions in this city. 那份报告揭露了这座城巿恶劣的住房条件。 来自《简明英汉词典》

2 envelope   

n.信封；封皮；包装

参考例句：

• Don't forget to stick a stamp on the envelope. 不要忘记在信封上贴邮票。
• I folded the letter and then put it into the envelope.我把信折好后放进信封里。

3 clogs   

木屐； 木底鞋，木屐( clog的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Clogs are part of the Netherlands national costume. 木屐是荷兰民族服装的一部分。
• Clogs are part of the Dutch traditional costume. 木屐是荷兰传统装束的一部分。

4 carefully   

adv.仔细地；小心地

参考例句：

• If you watch carefully you will see how to do it. 如果你仔细观察，你就会看出如何做此事了。
• Now listen carefully everybody.请大家仔细地听。

5 hope   

vt.希望，期望；vi.希望，期待；n.希望，期望

参考例句：

• We hope you can come.我们希望你能来。
• Hope you'll enjoy yourself there.愿您度过愉快的一天。