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《The Mysterious Island 神秘岛》Book 3 Chapter 1

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It was now two years and a half since the castaways from the balloon had been thrown on Lincoln Island, and during that period there had been no communication between them and their fellow-creatures. Once the reporter had attempted to communicate with the inhabited world by confiding1 to a bird a letter which contained the secret of their situation, but that was a chance on which it was impossible to reckon seriously. Ayrton, alone, under the circumstances which have been related, had come to join the little colony. Now, suddenly, on this day, the 17th of October, other men had unexpectedly appeared in sight of the island, on that deserted2 sea!

There could be no doubt about it! A vessel3 was there! But would she pass on, or would she put into port? In a few hours the colonists4 would definitely know what to expect.

Cyrus Harding and Herbert having immediately called Gideon Spilett, Pencroft, and Neb into the dining-room of Granite5 House, told them what had happened. Pencroft, seizing the telescope, rapidly swept the horizon, and stopping on the indicated point, that is to say, on that which had made the almost imperceptible spot on the photographic negative,--

"I'm blessed but it is really a vessel!" he exclaimed, in a voice which did not express any great amount of satisfaction.

"Is she coming here?" asked Gideon Spilett.

"Impossible to say anything yet," answered Pencroft, "for her rigging alone is above the horizon, and not a bit of her hull6 can be seen."

"What is to be done?" asked the lad.

"Wait," replied Harding.

And for a considerable time the settlers remained silent, given up to all the thoughts, and the emotions, all the fears, all the hopes, which were aroused by this incident--the most important which had occurred since their arrival in Lincoln Island. Certainly, the colonists were not in the situation of castaways abandoned on a sterile7 islet, constantly contending against a cruel nature for their miserable8 existence, and incessantly9 tormented10 by the longing11 to return to inhabited countries. Pencroft and Neb, especially, who felt themselves at once so happy and so rich, would not have left their island without regret. They were accustomed, besides, to this new life in the midst of the domain12 which their intelligence had as it were civilized13. But at any rate this ship brought news from the world, perhaps even from their native land. It was bringing fellow-creatures to them, and it may be conceived how deeply their hearts were moved at the sight!

From time to time Pencroft took the glass and rested himself at the window. From thence he very attentively14 examined the vessel, which was at a distance of twenty miles to the east. The colonists had as yet, therefore, no means of signalizing their presence. A flag would not have been perceived; a gun would not have been heard; a fire would not have been visible. However, it was certain that the island, overtopped by Mount Franklin, could not escape the notice of the vessel's lookout16. But why was the ship coming there? Was it simple chance which brought it to that part of the Pacific, where the maps mentioned no land except Tabor Island, which itself was out of the route usually followed by vessels17 from the Polynesian Archipelagoes, from New Zealand, and from the American coast? To this question, which each one asked himself, a reply was suddenly made by Herbert.

"Can it be the 'Duncan'?" he cried.

The "Duncan," as has been said, was Lord Glenarvan's yacht, which had left Ayrton on the islet, and which was to return there someday to fetch him. Now, the islet was not so far distant from Lincoln Island, but that a vessel, standing18 for the one, could pass in sight of the other. A hundred and fifty miles only separated them in longitude19, and seventy in latitude20.

"We must tell Ayrton," said Gideon Spilett, "and send for him immediately. He alone can say if it is the 'Duncan.'"

This was the opinion of all, and the reporter, going to the telegraphic apparatus21 which placed the corral in communication with Granite House, sent this telegram:--"Come with all possible speed."

In a few minutes the bell sounded.

"I am coming," replied Ayrton.

Then the settlers continued to watch the vessel.

"If it is the 'Duncan,'" said Herbert, "Ayrton will recognize her without difficulty, since he sailed on board her for some time."

"And if he recognizes her," added Pencroft, "it will agitate22 him exceedingly!"

"Yes," answered Cyrus Harding; "but now Ayrton is worthy23 to return on board the 'Duncan,' and pray Heaven that it is indeed Lord Glenarvan's yacht, for I should be suspicious of any other vessel. These are ill-famed seas, and I have always feared a visit from Malay pirates to our island."

"We could defend it,', cried Herbert.

"No doubt, my boy," answered the engineer smiling, "but it would be better not to have to defend it."

"A useless observation," said Spilett. "Lincoln Island is unknown to navigators, since it is not marked even on the most recent maps. Do you think, Cyrus, that that is a sufficient motive24 for a ship, finding herself unexpectedly in sight of new land, to try and visit rather than avoid it?"

"Certainly," replied Pencroft.

"I think so too," added the engineer. "It may even be said that it is the duty of a captain to come and survey any land or island not yet known, and Lincoln Island is in this position."

"Well," said Pencroft, "suppose this vessel comes and anchors there a few cables-lengths from our island, what shall we do?"

This sudden question remained at first without any reply. But Cyrus Harding, after some moments' thought, replied in the calm tone which was usual to him,--

"What we shall do, my friends? What we ought to do is this:--we will communicate with the ship, we will take our passage on board her, and we will leave our island, after having taken possession of it in the name of the United States. Then we will return with any who may wish to follow us to colonize25 it definitely, and endow the American Republic with a useful station in this part of the Pacific Ocean!"

"Hurrah26!" exclaimed Pencroft, "and that will be no small present which we shall make to our country! The colonization27 is already almost finished; names are given to every part of the island; there is a natural port, fresh water, roads, a telegraph, a dockyard, and manufactories; and there will be nothing to be done but to inscribe28 Lincoln Island on the maps!"

"But if anyone seizes it in our absence?" observed Gideon Spilett.

"Hang it!" cried the sailor. "I would rather remain all alone to guard it: and trust to Pencroft, they shouldn't steal it from him, like a watch from the pocket of a swell29!"

For an hour it was impossible to say with any certainty whether the vessel was or was not standing towards Lincoln Island. She was nearer, but in what direction was she sailing? This Pencroft could not determine. However, as the wind was blowing from the northeast, in all probability the vessel was sailing on the starboard tack30. Besides, the wind was favorable for bringing her towards the island, and, the sea being calm, she would not be afraid to approach although the shallows were not marked on the chart.

Towards four o'clock--an hour after he had been sent for--Ayrton arrived at Granite House. He entered the dining-room saying,--

"At your service, gentlemen."

Cyrus Harding gave him his hand, as was his custom to do, and, leading him to the window,--

"Ayrton," said he, "we have begged you to come here for an important reason. A ship is in sight of the island."

Ayrton at first paled slightly, and for a moment his eyes became dim; then, leaning out the window, he surveyed the horizon, but could see nothing.

"Take this telescope," said Spilett, "and look carefully, Ayrton, for it is possible that this ship may be the 'Duncan' come to these seas for the purpose of taking you home again."

"The 'Duncan!'" murmured Ayrton. "Already?" This last word escaped Ayrton's lips as if involuntarily, and his head drooped31 upon his hands.

Did not twelve years' solitude32 on a desert island appear to him a sufficient expiation33? Did not the penitent34 yet feel himself pardoned, either in his own eyes or in the eyes of others?

"No," said he, "no! it cannot be the 'Duncan'!"

"Look, Ayrton," then said the engineer, "for it is necessary that we should know beforehand what to expect."

Ayrton took the glass and pointed35 it in the direction indicated. During some minutes he examined the horizon without moving, without uttering a word. Then,--

"It is indeed a vessel," said he, "but I do not think she is the 'Duncan.'"

"Why do you not think so?" asked Gideon Spilett.

"Because the 'Duncan' is a steam-yacht, and I cannot perceive any trace of smoke either above or near that vessel."

"Perhaps she is simply sailing," observed Pencroft. "The wind is favorable for the direction which she appears to be taking, and she may be anxious to economize36 her coal, being so far from land."

"It is possible that you may be right, Mr. Pencroft," answered Ayrton, "and that the vessel has extinguished her fires. We must wait until she is nearer, and then we shall soon know what to expect."

So saying, Ayrton sat down in a corner of the room and remained silent. The colonists again discussed the strange ship, but Ayrton took no part in the conversation. All were in such a mood that they found it impossible to continue their work. Gideon Spilett and Pencroft were particularly nervous, going, coming, not able to remain still in one place. Herbert felt more curiosity. Neb alone maintained his usual calm manner. Was not his country that where his master was? As to the engineer, he remained plunged37 in deep thought, and in his heart feared rather than desired the arrival of the ship. In the meanwhile, the vessel was a little nearer the island. With the aid of the glass, it was ascertained39 that she was a brig, and not one of those Malay proas, which are generally used by the pirates of the Pacific. It was, therefore, reasonable to believe that the engineer's apprehensions40 would not be justified41, and that the presence of this vessel in the vicinity of the island was fraught42 with no danger.

Pencroft, after a minute examination, was able positively43 to affirm that the vessel was rigged as a brig, and that she was standing obliquely44 towards the coast, on the starboard tack, under her topsails and top- gallant-sails. This was confirmed by Ayrton. But by continuing in this direction she must soon disappear behind Claw Cape15, as the wind was from the southwest, and to watch her it would be then necessary to ascend45 the height of Washington Bay, near Port Balloon--a provoking circumstance, for it was already five o'clock in the evening, and the twilight46 would soon make any observation extremely difficult.

"What shall we do when night comes on?" asked Gideon Spilett. "Shall we light a fire, so as to signal our presence on the coast?"

This was a serious question, and yet, although the engineer still retained some of his presentiments47, it was answered in the affirmative. During the night the ship might disappear and leave for ever, and, this ship gone, would another ever return to the waters of Lincoln Island? Who could foresee what the future would then have in store for the colonists?

"Yes," said the reporter, "we ought to make known to that vessel, whoever she may be, that the island is inhabited. To neglect the opportunity which is offered to us might be to create everlasting48 regrets."

It was therefore decided49 that Neb and Pencroft should go to Port Balloon, and that there, at nightfall, they should light an immense fire, the blaze of which would necessarily attract the attention of the brig.

But at the moment when Neb and the sailor were preparing to leave Granite House, the vessel suddenly altered her course, and stood directly for Union Bay. The brig was a good sailer, for she approached rapidly. Neb and Pencroft put off their departure, therefore, and the glass was put into Ayrton's hands, that he might ascertain38 for certain whether the ship was or was not the "Duncan." The Scotch50 yacht was also rigged as a brig. The question was, whether a chimney could be discerned between the two masts of the vessel, which was now at a distance of only five miles.

The horizon was still very clear. The examination was easy, and Ayrton soon let the glass fall again, saying--

"It is not the 'Duncan'! It could not be!"

Pencroft again brought the brig within the range of the telescope, and could see that she was of between three and four hundred tons burden, wonderfully narrow, well-masted, admirably built, and must be a very rapid sailer. But to what nation did she belong? That was difficult to say.

"And yet," added the sailor, "a flag is floating from her peak, but I cannot distinguish the colors of it."

"In half an hour we shall be certain about that," answered the reporter. "Besides, it is very evident that the intention of the captain of this ship is to land, and, consequently, if not today, to-morrow at the latest, we shall make his acquaintance."

"Never mind!" said Pencroft. "It is best to know whom we have to deal with, and I shall not be sorry to recognize that fellow's colors!"

And, while thus speaking, the sailor never left the glass. The day began to fade, and with the day the breeze fell also. The brig's ensign hung in folds, and it became more and more difficult to observe it.

"It is not the American flag," said Pencroft from time to time, "nor the English, the red of which could be easily seen, nor the French or German colors, nor the white flag of Russia, nor the yellow of Spain. One would say it was all one color. Let's see: in these seas, what do we generally meet with? The Chilean flag?--but that is tri-color. Brazilian?--it is green. Japanese?--it is yellow and black, while this--"

At that moment the breeze blew out the unknown flag. Ayrton seizing the telescope which the sailor had put down, put it to his eye, and in a hoarse51 voice,--

"The black flag!" he exclaimed.

And indeed the somber52 bunting was floating from the mast of the brig, and they had now good reason for considering her to be a suspicious vessel!

Had the engineer, then, been right in his presentiments? Was this a pirate vessel? Did she scour53 the Pacific, competing with the Malay proas which still infest54 it? For what had she come to look at the shores of Lincoln Island? Was it to them an unknown island, ready to become a magazine for stolen cargoes55? Had she come to find on the coast a sheltered port for the winter months? Was the settlers' honest domain destined56 to be transformed into an infamous57 refuge--the headquarters of the piracy58 of the Pacific?

All these ideas instinctively59 presented themselves to the colonists' imaginations. There was no doubt, besides, of the signification which must be attached to the color of the hoisted61 flag. It was that of pirates! It was that which the "Duncan" would have carried, had the convicts succeeded in their criminal design! No time was lost before discussing it.

"My friends," said Cyrus Harding, "perhaps this vessel only wishes to survey the coast of the island. Perhaps her crew will not land. There is a chance of it. However that may be, we ought to do everything we can to hide our presence here. The windmill on Prospect62 Heights is too easily seen. Let Ayrton and Neb go and take down the sails. We must also conceal63 the windows of Granite House with thick branches. All the fires must be extinguished, so that nothing may betray the presence of men on the island."

"And our vessel?" said Herbert.

"Oh," answered Pencroft, "she is sheltered in Port Balloon, and I defy any of those rascals64 there to find her!"

The engineer's orders were immediately executed. Neb and Ayrton ascended65 the plateau, and took the necessary precautions to conceal any indication of a settlement. While they were thus occupied, their companions went to the border of Jacamar Wood, and brought back a large quantity of branches and creepers, which would at some distance appear as natural foliage66, and thus disguise the windows in the granite cliff. At the same time, the ammunition67 and guns were placed ready so as to be at hand in case of an unexpected attack.

When all these precautions had been taken,--

"My friends," said Harding, and his voice betrayed some emotion, "if the wretches68 endeavor to seize Lincoln Island, we shall defend it--shall we not?"

"Yes, Cyrus," replied the reporter, "and if necessary we will die to defend it!"

The engineer extended his hand to his companions, who pressed it warmly. Ayrton remained in his corner, not joining the colonists. Perhaps he, the former convict, still felt himself unworthy to do so!

Cyrus Harding understood what was passing in Ayrton's mind, and going to him--

"And you, Ayrton," he asked, "what will you do?"

"My duty," answered Ayrton.

He then took up his station near the window and gazed through the foliage.

It was now half-past seven. The sun had disappeared twenty minutes ago behind Granite House. Consequently the Eastern horizon was becoming obscured. In the meanwhile the brig continued to advance towards Union Bay. She was now not more than two miles off, and exactly opposite the plateau of Prospect Heights, for after having tacked69 off Claw Cape, she had drifted towards the north in the current of the rising tide. One might have said that at this distance she had already entered the vast bay, for a straight line drawn70 from Claw Cape to Cape Mandible would have rested on her starboard quarter.

Was the brig about to penetrate71 far into the bay? That was the first question. When once in the bay, would she anchor there? That was the second. Would she not content herself with only surveying the coast, and stand out to sea again without landing her crew? They would know this in an hour. The colonists could do nothing but wait.

Cyrus Harding had not seen the suspected vessel hoist60 the black flag without deep anxiety. Was it not a direct menace against the work which he and his companions had till now conducted so successfully? Had these pirates--for the sailors of the brig could be nothing else--already visited the island, since on approaching it they had hoisted their colors. Had they formerly72 invaded it, so that certain unaccountable peculiarities73 might be explained in this way? Did there exist in the as yet unexplored parts some accomplice74 ready to enter into communication with them?

To all these questions which he mentally asked himself, Harding knew not what to reply; but he felt that the safety of the colony could not but be seriously threatened by the arrival of the brig.

However, he and his companions were determined75 to fight to the last gasp76. It would have been very important to know if the pirates were numerous and better armed than the colonists. But how was this information to he obtained?

Night fell. The new moon had disappeared. Profound darkness enveloped77 the island and the sea. No light could pierce through the heavy piles of clouds on the horizon. The wind had died away completely with the twilight. Not a leaf rustled78 on the trees, not a ripple79 murmured on the shore. Nothing could be seen of the ship, all her lights being extinguished, and if she was still in sight of the island, her whereabouts could not be discovered.

"Well! who knows?" said Pencroft. "Perhaps that cursed craft will stand off during the night, and we shall see nothing of her at daybreak."

As if in reply to the sailor's observation, a bright light flashed in the darkness, and a cannon-shot was heard.

The vessel was still there and had guns on board.

Six seconds elapsed between the flash and the report.

Therefore the brig was about a mile and a quarter from the coast.

At the same time, the chains were heard rattling80 through the hawse-holes.

The vessel had just anchored in sight of Granite House!

这群遇难的人从气球上掉到林肯岛上来已经有两年半了,在这期间,他们和外界始终没有联系。有一次,通讯记者曾经把他们所在的地点写在一封信里,让一只鸟把信带到大陆上去,但这仅仅是个机会,不能对它抱很大的希望。艾尔通是唯一参加到小队里来的人,当时的情况已经叙述过了。在10月17日那天,在这荒凉的海岛上,忽然出乎意料地望见了另外一些人。

这是铁一般的事实!那边有一只船!它是路过这里,还是要来靠岸呢?究竟是什么情况,几个钟头以后,居民们就可以知道了。

赛勒斯·史密斯和赫伯特立刻把吉丁·史佩莱、潘克洛夫和纳布喊到“花岗石宫”的餐厅里来,告诉他们发生了什么事。潘克洛夫拿起望远镜,很快地在水平线上扫视了一下,然后停在他们所指的一点上,也就是照相底片上模糊不清的那一点。

“谢天谢地!真是一只船!”他喊道,但是他并没有带着十分满意的口气。

“它是向这儿开吗?”吉丁·史佩莱问道。

“现在还很难说,”潘克洛夫回答说,“因为只有桅杆露在水平线上,船身还一点看不见呢。”

“该怎么办呢?”少年问道。

“等着吧。”史密斯回答说。

居民们沉默了很久,这是他们来到林肯岛以后遇到的最重要的一次事件。他们沉浸在这件事情所引起的一切思想、感情、恐惧和希望里。当然,居民们所处的环境和一般流落在荒芜小岛上的难民还不一样,那些人经常要为艰苦的生存和残酷的自然进行斗争,并时常会由于思乡而感到苦闷。可是在这里,特别是潘克洛夫和纳布,他们感到既愉快,又富裕;因此,假如有一天真的要离开这个荒岛,他们甚至会感到遗憾的。居民们依靠他们的智慧,把这片土地开发了。他们已经过惯了这里的新生活。但是这只船无论如何是从大陆、甚至可能是从他们的家乡带来消息的。它将要给他们带来同伴;因此,在看见船的时候,他们内心的激动是可以想象的!

潘克洛夫靠在窗口,不时拿起望远镜。从这时候起,他一直注视着那只船。它的位置在东面二十海里的海面上。由于距离相当远,移民们还没有办法发信号。信号旗是没法看见的,枪声也不可能听见,甚至点起烽火来,船上也不会看到。但是有一点是可以肯定的,那就是:这个高耸着富兰克林山的海岛绝对逃不了船上守望者的视线。可是这只船到这儿来干什么呢?纯粹是偶然来到这里的吗?太平洋的这个区域在地图上除了达抱岛以外,并没有其他的陆地,而达抱岛本身又不在从波里尼西亚群岛、新西兰和美国海岸启航的船只经常跑过的航线以内。这个问题人人都在考虑,赫伯特突然作了回答。

“这会不会是邓肯号呢?”他大声说。

前面已经说过,邓肯号是格里那凡爵士的游船,它曾经把艾尔通遗弃在小岛上,日后还要来把他接回去。达抱岛离林肯岛并不太远,经线距离只有一百五十英里,纬线距离只有七十五英里,在林肯岛上还可以望见向那个岛驶去的船只。

“我们一定要告诉艾尔通,”吉丁·史佩莱说,“立刻把他喊来。只有他能告诉我们这只船是不是邓肯号。”

大家都表示同意,于是通讯记者就跑到联系畜栏和“花岗石宫”的电报机旁,发了—个电报:“速来。”

几分钟后,铃响了。

艾尔通的回电是:“即来。”

于是居民们继续守望着船只。

“假如是邓肯号,”赫伯特说,“艾尔通是能毫不困难地认出来的,因为他在那只船上呆过一个时期。”

“假如艾尔通认出了它,”潘克洛夫接着说,“他一定会非常激动的!”

“是的,”赛勒斯·史密斯说:“但愿这真是格里那凡爵士的游船,艾尔通现在已经够得上回邓肯号去了。不过我担心可能是别的船。这一带海面是歹人出没的地方,我总怕海盗会到我们的岛上来。”

“我们可以防御。”赫伯特叫道。

“那当然,孩子,”工程师含笑说,“要是能不防御,那不是更好吗?”

“这样推论是没有必要的,”史佩莱说。“航海的人不知道有林肯岛,连最新的地图上也没有把它标志出来。不过,赛勒斯,一只船无意之中发现了新的陆地,它只会去察看而不会错过的,你说是不是?”

“当然。”潘克洛夫答道。

“我也这么想,”工程师补充道。“甚至可以这样说:访问和察看还没被人发现的陆地或岛屿,这是船长的责任。而林肯岛正是一个这样的海岛。”

“那么,”潘克洛夫说,“假如这只船来了,并且就在离我们的岛几锚链的地方下了锚,我们该怎么办呢?”

这个突如其来的问题一时没有得到回答。赛勒斯·史密斯考虑了一会儿,然后和往常一样,用镇静的口气答道:

“怎么办?朋友们,应该这么办:我们要和船上取得联系,我们代表美国占有这个岛,然后乘这只船离开这里,将来再同愿意跟我们来的人回到岛上,明确地占领它,把太平洋上的这个有用的基地贡献给美利坚合众国。”

“哈哈!”潘克洛夫喊道,“我们送给国家的这份礼物可不小啊!开拓的手续差不多已经完了:岛上的每一部分都命了名,这里有天然港口、贮水场、道路、电报设备、船坞和一些制造场。只差把林肯岛标志在地图上了。”

“但是,假如有人乘我们不在的时候来夺取它呢?”吉丁·史佩莱说。

“该死!”水手喊道。“我宁可一个人留下来守着它。你们把这个任务交给我潘克洛夫吧,他们决不能象扒手那样把荒岛从我手里抢走的!”

一个钟头过去了,然而还不能确定这只船是不是向林肯岛开来。它近了一些,但是究竟是向着什么方向航行的呢?这一点潘克洛夫不能断定。不过,这时候正刮着东北风,那只船多半是向右方抢风行驶。并且现在向林肯岛开来又恰巧是顺风;海面上风平浪静,虽然地图上没有浅滩的标志,它尽可以放心大胆地开过来。

艾尔通在将近四点钟的时候——在邀请他的一小时之后——来到了“花岗石宫”。他走进餐厅,说:

“各位先生,有什么吩咐吗?”

赛勒斯·史密斯照例向他伸出手来,然后把他领到窗口。

“艾尔通,”他说,“我们请你来有一件重要的事情。我们发现了一只船。”

起初艾尔通的脸色略微一变.他的眼睛暂时暗淡下来,然后他从窗口探出身去,看了一下水平线,但是什么也没有瞧见。

“用望远镜仔细看一下!”史佩莱说,“艾尔通,也许是邓肯号到这里来接你回去了。”

“邓肯号!”艾尔通喃喃地说,接着,又不由自主地说道:“这么快就来了吗?”说完以后,他用两手捧着头。

在荒岛上独居了十二年,难道他还认为不足以弥补自己的罪恶吗?这个悔过自新的人,不论他自己看来也好,或是别人看来也好,难道还不觉得他已经得到宽恕了吗?

“不,”他说,“不是!决不是邓肯号。”

“你瞧,艾尔通,”工程师说,“我们一定要预先知道将要发生什么事。”

艾尔通拿起望远镜,朝着大家所指的方向看去。他默默地对着水平线一动也不动地看了几分钟,然后说:

“的确是一只船,但我想不是邓肯号。”

“为什么你认为不是邓肯号呢?”吉丁·史佩莱问道。

“因为邓肯号是一只游船,而这只船上和周围却连一点烟也看不见。”

“也许它是张着帆在行驶,”潘克洛夫说。“它现在的方向好象是顺风,离陆地这么远,它也许打算节省一些煤。”

“也许你说得对,潘克洛夫先生,”艾尔通答道,“这只船灭了火。我们只好等它走近一些。那时候就可以知道要发生什么事情了。”

说完以后,艾尔通就在房间的一个角落里坐了下来,不再说话了。移民们又谈起了这只陌生的船,但是艾尔通没有参加谈话。大家的心情都很激动,觉得工作不下去了。吉丁·史佩莱和潘克洛夫特别显得神经过敏,他们不停地走来走去,一会儿也坐不住。赫伯特却感到好奇。只有纳布和平时一样的安静。难道他的主人所在的地方不是他的祖国吗?至于工程师,他正陷入沉思,他的心里与其说是盼望这只船来,还不如说是害怕它来。这时候,船离荒岛近一些了。他们从望远镜里可以确定:这是一只双桅船,而不是太平洋海盗常用的那种帆船。所以,现在不妨肯定:工程师的顾虑是不必要的,这只船在海岛附近出现并不会带来什么危险。潘克洛夫仔细看了一会以后,肯定这是一只双桅船,它张着中桅帆和上桅帆,正沿着右舷,斜对着海岸驶来。艾尔通也肯定了这一点。不过,那时刮的是西南风,要是双桅船继续向着这个方向驶来,它很快就要被爪角挡住的。那时候要守望它就必须爬到气球港附近华盛顿湾的高岗上去。糟糕的是,这时候已经是傍晚五点钟,在苍茫的暮色里,很快就要什么也看不见了。

“天黑了我们怎么办呢?”吉丁·史佩莱问道,“要不要到海边去燃起一堆火来,表示我们在这儿呢?”

这是一个重大的问题,虽然工程师还多少保留着他的预感,但最后还是同意了。在夜间这只船也许会一去不复返的,它走了以后,还会有别的船再到林肯岛附近来吗?谁能预见移民们的前途呢?

“是的,”通讯记者说,“不管它是什么船,我们都应该让它知道这个岛上有人居住。要是错过这个送上门来的机会,也许要一辈子遗憾的。”

于是大家决定由纳布和潘克洛夫到气球港去。在天黑的时候,燃起一堆火来,这样火光一定会引起船上注意的。

但是,纳布和水手正准备离开“花岗石宫”,那只船忽然改变了方向,直对联合湾驶去了。它驾驶得很熟练,很快就接近了海岸。于是,纳布和潘克洛夫暂时不走了。大家把望远镜交给艾尔通,让他肯定这只船究竟是不是邓肯号。苏格兰游船邓肯号也是一只双桅船。现在那只船离岸只有十英里了。需要看清楚的是:它的两根桅杆之间有没有烟囱。

水平线上还很清晰。察看起来非常容易。艾尔通很快放下望远镜说:

“不是邓肯号!不可能是它!”

潘克洛夫接过望远镜,对着来船。它的载重可以看出在三四百吨之间,船身非常狭窄,樯帆齐整,结构精巧好看,这一定是一只航海的快船。但是究竟是哪一国的船呢,这还很难说。

“不过,”水手接着说,“船顶上飘着一面旗,只是我还看不清它的颜色。”

“半小时以后就可以确定了,”通讯记者说,“并且,那只船的船长显然是想上岸,因此,不是今天就是明天,我们就可以和他见面了。”

“这个倒没有什么关系!”潘克洛夫说,“最好能知道我们要和什么样的人打交道,要是我能认出船旗就好了。”

水手说话的时候,始终没有离开望远镜。天黑了,风也随着停了下来,船上的旗帜垂成一卷,更不容易看清了。

“这不是美国旗,”潘克洛夫喃喃地说,“也不是英国旗,如果是英、美的旗帜,红颜色是很容易看出来的。也不是法国旗或德国旗,也不是俄国的白旗,也不是西班牙的黄旗。好象是一面单色旗。让我想一想,在这一带海面上,我们经常遇见的是哪种旗?智利旗吗?那是三色的。巴西旗吗?那是绿的。日本旗吗?那是黄色和黑色的,而这……”

这时候,微风又把这面陌生的船旗吹开了。艾尔通拿起水手放下的望远镜来一看,他暗哑地喊道;

“是一面黑旗!”

的确,一面阴沉沉的旗子在桅杆上飘扬着,现在他们不禁对来船感到可疑了!

那么,工程师的预感是不是对了呢?这是一只海盗船吗?它是不是在太平洋上出没,要和横行一时的马来船争霸呢?它到林肯岛沿岸来干什么?他们认为这是一个无名的荒岛,准备把它当作窝藏赃物的仓库吗,它是打算在沿岸找一个过冬的港口吗?难道居民们的这片净土注定了要成为不名誉的藏身所,成为太平洋海盗的巢穴吗?

他们不由地产生这些念头。此外,船旗的颜色当然是值得注意的。这是海盗的旗号!假如当初那批罪犯的罪恶阴谋得逞了的话,邓肯号也会挂上这种旗号的。大家立刻开始谈论起来。

“朋友们,”赛勒斯·史密斯说,“也许这只船只是想在沿岸巡视一下。也许船上的人根本不会上岸,这也是可能的。但是,不管怎样,我们都必须尽可能隐蔽起来。眺望岗上的风磨太显眼了。艾尔通和纳布快去把风翼落下来。‘花岗石宫’的窗户也必须用树枝密密地遮住。把火全弄灭了,一点也不要暴露出岛上有人的样子来。”

“我们的船呢?”赫伯特说。

“噢,”潘克洛夫答道,“藏在气球港了,我不信那些流氓能够找到它!”

工程师的命令都立刻执行了。纳布和艾尔通爬上高地,作了必要的戒备,把一切住人的迹象都掩蔽起来。当他们进行这项工作的时候,其他的人到啄木鸟林的边缘去拾了许多树枝和爬藤回来。从远处看起来,它们好象天然的枝叶似的,“花岗石宫”的窗子就这样伪装起来了。同时,枪枝弹药也准备好了,以防突如其来的袭击。

等到一切都准备好以后,史密斯说:

“朋友们,”他的声音显得有些激动,“假如这些歹人想要侵占林肯岛,我们一定要保卫它,对不对?”

“对,赛勒斯,”通讯记者答道,“必要的时候,我们可以牺牲性命来保卫它!”

工程师向伙伴们伸出手来,大家都热烈地紧握着他的手。

只有艾尔通一个人还蹲在角落里,没有和大家在一起。这个过去的罪犯也许觉得自己还没有资格这样做!

赛勒斯·史密斯猜透了艾尔通的心思,就走到他身旁去。

“你,艾尔通,”他问道,“你打算怎样做呢?”

“尽我的责任。”艾尔通答道。

于是他站在窗边,从浓密的枝叶间向外看去。

那时正是七点半钟。太阳已经在二十分钟前消失在“花岗石宫”的后面了。因此东方的水平线逐渐朦胧起来。这时候,双桅船继续向联合湾驶去。它驶过爪角以后,就顺着上涨的潮流往北而去,因此,现在它正对着眺望岗的高地,离这里只不过两英里。双桅船这时候可算已经进入了宽广的海湾,假如在爪角和颚骨角之间画一条直线,那么这根线正通过船的右舷后部。

这只船是不是打算深入海湾呢?这是第一个问题。一旦入港以后,会不会在那边抛锚呢?这是第二个问题。最后,它会不会仅仅巡视一下,不让船员们上岸就开走呢?这些,在未来的一个钟头之内,他们都会知道的。但目前只能等待着。

赛勒斯·史密斯看了这只挂着黑旗的可疑的船以后,感到很不安心。他和他的伙伴们到现在为止工作得非常顺利,这只船会不会给他们的工作带来威胁呢?这只船的船员们不可能是别的,只可能是海盗,他们是不是曾经到这里来过,因此在驶近荒岛的时候,挂上他们的旗号呢?岛上过去发生过一些不能理解的怪事,这能不能说明他们曾经侵占过这个地方呢?有某些地方居民们还没有去探测过,那里是不是有海盗的同伙准备和船上的海盗联系呢?

史密斯暗暗地考虑着这些问题,不知道应该怎样回答;他只觉得双桅船来了以后,将要对他们的安全带来严重的威胁。

不管怎么样,他和他的伙伴还是决定要战斗到底。目前迫切需要知道:海盗的人数多不多,他们的武器是不是要比移民们装备得优越。但是怎么能得到这个情报呢?

黑夜来临了。新月已经消失。黑暗笼罩着荒岛和海洋。水平线上盖着黑压压的阴云,光线一丝也透不过来。风也随着暮色而消失了。听不见树叶沙沙作响,岸边也没有潺潺的水声。船上的灯火完全熄灭了,因此一点也看不见它。即使它还在荒岛的周围,也找不到它的行踪了。

“好吧!谁知道呢?”潘克洛夫说。“也许这只该死的船要在夜里开走,到明天早上我们就找不着它了。”

这时候,黑暗中突然闪出一道亮光,并且传来一声炮响,好象回答水手的问题似的。

船还在那里,并且船上还有炮。

亮光闪过之后六秒钟才听见炮声。

因此,这只船离岸大约一又四分之一英里。

这时候,铁链从链孔里哗啦啦地放了出来。

双桅船在“花岗石宫”的视线内抛锚了。


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1 confiding e67d6a06e1cdfe51bc27946689f784d1     
adj.相信人的,易于相信的v.吐露(秘密,心事等)( confide的现在分词 );(向某人)吐露(隐私、秘密等)
参考例句:
  • The girl is of a confiding nature. 这女孩具有轻信别人的性格。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
  • Celia, though confiding her opinion only to Andrew, disagreed. 西莉亚却不这么看,尽管她只向安德鲁吐露过。 来自辞典例句
2 deserted GukzoL     
adj.荒芜的,荒废的,无人的,被遗弃的
参考例句:
  • The deserted village was filled with a deathly silence.这个荒废的村庄死一般的寂静。
  • The enemy chieftain was opposed and deserted by his followers.敌人头目众叛亲离。
3 vessel 4L1zi     
n.船舶;容器,器皿;管,导管,血管
参考例句:
  • The vessel is fully loaded with cargo for Shanghai.这艘船满载货物驶往上海。
  • You should put the water into a vessel.你应该把水装入容器中。
4 colonists 4afd0fece453e55f3721623f335e6c6f     
n.殖民地开拓者,移民,殖民地居民( colonist的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • Colonists from Europe populated many parts of the Americas. 欧洲的殖民者移居到了美洲的许多地方。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • Some of the early colonists were cruel to the native population. 有些早期移居殖民地的人对当地居民很残忍。 来自《简明英汉词典》
5 granite Kyqyu     
adj.花岗岩,花岗石
参考例句:
  • They squared a block of granite.他们把一块花岗岩加工成四方形。
  • The granite overlies the older rocks.花岗岩躺在磨损的岩石上面。
6 hull 8c8xO     
n.船身;(果、实等的)外壳;vt.去(谷物等)壳
参考例句:
  • The outer surface of ship's hull is very hard.船体的外表面非常坚硬。
  • The boat's hull has been staved in by the tremendous seas.小船壳让巨浪打穿了。
7 sterile orNyQ     
adj.不毛的,不孕的,无菌的,枯燥的,贫瘠的
参考例句:
  • This top fits over the bottle and keeps the teat sterile.这个盖子严实地盖在奶瓶上,保持奶嘴无菌。
  • The farmers turned the sterile land into high fields.农民们把不毛之地变成了高产田。
8 miserable g18yk     
adj.悲惨的,痛苦的;可怜的,糟糕的
参考例句:
  • It was miserable of you to make fun of him.你取笑他,这是可耻的。
  • Her past life was miserable.她过去的生活很苦。
9 incessantly AqLzav     
ad.不停地
参考例句:
  • The machines roar incessantly during the hours of daylight. 机器在白天隆隆地响个不停。
  • It rained incessantly for the whole two weeks. 雨不间断地下了整整两个星期。
10 tormented b017cc8a8957c07bc6b20230800888d0     
饱受折磨的
参考例句:
  • The knowledge of his guilt tormented him. 知道了自己的罪责使他非常痛苦。
  • He had lain awake all night, tormented by jealousy. 他彻夜未眠,深受嫉妒的折磨。
11 longing 98bzd     
n.(for)渴望
参考例句:
  • Hearing the tune again sent waves of longing through her.再次听到那首曲子使她胸中充满了渴望。
  • His heart burned with longing for revenge.他心中燃烧着急欲复仇的怒火。
12 domain ys8xC     
n.(活动等)领域,范围;领地,势力范围
参考例句:
  • This information should be in the public domain.这一消息应该为公众所知。
  • This question comes into the domain of philosophy.这一问题属于哲学范畴。
13 civilized UwRzDg     
a.有教养的,文雅的
参考例句:
  • Racism is abhorrent to a civilized society. 文明社会憎恶种族主义。
  • rising crime in our so-called civilized societies 在我们所谓文明社会中日益增多的犯罪行为
14 attentively AyQzjz     
adv.聚精会神地;周到地;谛;凝神
参考例句:
  • She listened attentively while I poured out my problems. 我倾吐心中的烦恼时,她一直在注意听。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • She listened attentively and set down every word he said. 她专心听着,把他说的话一字不漏地记下来。 来自《简明英汉词典》
15 cape ITEy6     
n.海角,岬;披肩,短披风
参考例句:
  • I long for a trip to the Cape of Good Hope.我渴望到好望角去旅行。
  • She was wearing a cape over her dress.她在外套上披着一件披肩。
16 lookout w0sxT     
n.注意,前途,瞭望台
参考例句:
  • You can see everything around from the lookout.从了望台上你可以看清周围的一切。
  • It's a bad lookout for the company if interest rates don't come down.如果利率降不下来,公司的前景可就不妙了。
17 vessels fc9307c2593b522954eadb3ee6c57480     
n.血管( vessel的名词复数 );船;容器;(具有特殊品质或接受特殊品质的)人
参考例句:
  • The river is navigable by vessels of up to 90 tons. 90 吨以下的船只可以从这条河通过。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • All modern vessels of any size are fitted with radar installations. 所有现代化船只都有雷达装置。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
18 standing 2hCzgo     
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。
19 longitude o0ZxR     
n.经线,经度
参考例句:
  • The city is at longitude 21°east.这个城市位于东经21度。
  • He noted the latitude and longitude,then made a mark on the admiralty chart.他记下纬度和经度,然后在航海图上做了个标记。
20 latitude i23xV     
n.纬度,行动或言论的自由(范围),(pl.)地区
参考例句:
  • The latitude of the island is 20 degrees south.该岛的纬度是南纬20度。
  • The two cities are at approximately the same latitude.这两个城市差不多位于同一纬度上。
21 apparatus ivTzx     
n.装置,器械;器具,设备
参考例句:
  • The school's audio apparatus includes films and records.学校的视听设备包括放映机和录音机。
  • They had a very refined apparatus.他们有一套非常精良的设备。
22 agitate aNtzi     
vi.(for,against)煽动,鼓动;vt.搅动
参考例句:
  • They sent agents to agitate the local people.他们派遣情报人员煽动当地的民众。
  • All you need to do is gently agitate the water with a finger or paintbrush.你只需要用手指或刷子轻轻地搅动水。
23 worthy vftwB     
adj.(of)值得的,配得上的;有价值的
参考例句:
  • I did not esteem him to be worthy of trust.我认为他不值得信赖。
  • There occurred nothing that was worthy to be mentioned.没有值得一提的事发生。
24 motive GFzxz     
n.动机,目的;adv.发动的,运动的
参考例句:
  • The police could not find a motive for the murder.警察不能找到谋杀的动机。
  • He had some motive in telling this fable.他讲这寓言故事是有用意的。
25 colonize mqzzM     
v.建立殖民地,拓殖;定居,居于
参考例句:
  • Around 700 Arabs began to colonize East Africa.公元700年阿拉伯人开始把东非变为殖民地。
  • Japan used to colonize many countries in Asia.日本曾经殖民过许多亚洲国家。
26 hurrah Zcszx     
int.好哇,万岁,乌拉
参考例句:
  • We hurrah when we see the soldiers go by.我们看到士兵经过时向他们欢呼。
  • The assistants raised a formidable hurrah.助手们发出了一片震天的欢呼声。
27 colonization fa0db2e0e94efd7127e1e573e71196df     
殖民地的开拓,殖民,殖民地化; 移殖
参考例句:
  • Colonization took place during the Habsburg dynasty. 开拓殖民地在哈布斯堡王朝就进行过。
  • These countries took part in the colonization of Africa. 这些国家参与非洲殖民地的开发。
28 inscribe H4qyN     
v.刻;雕;题写;牢记
参考例句:
  • Will you inscribe your name in the book?能否请你在这本书上签名?
  • I told the jeweler to inscribe the ring with my name.我叫珠宝商把我的名字刻在那只戒指上。
29 swell IHnzB     
vi.膨胀,肿胀;增长,增强
参考例句:
  • The waves had taken on a deep swell.海浪汹涌。
  • His injured wrist began to swell.他那受伤的手腕开始肿了。
30 tack Jq1yb     
n.大头钉;假缝,粗缝
参考例句:
  • He is hammering a tack into the wall to hang a picture.他正往墙上钉一枚平头钉用来挂画。
  • We are going to tack the map on the wall.我们打算把这张地图钉在墙上。
31 drooped ebf637c3f860adcaaf9c11089a322fa5     
弯曲或下垂,发蔫( droop的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • Her eyelids drooped as if she were on the verge of sleep. 她眼睑低垂好像快要睡着的样子。
  • The flowers drooped in the heat of the sun. 花儿晒蔫了。
32 solitude xF9yw     
n. 孤独; 独居,荒僻之地,幽静的地方
参考例句:
  • People need a chance to reflect on spiritual matters in solitude. 人们需要独处的机会来反思精神上的事情。
  • They searched for a place where they could live in solitude. 他们寻找一个可以过隐居生活的地方。
33 expiation a80c49513e840be0ae3a8e585f1f2d7e     
n.赎罪,补偿
参考例句:
  • 'served him right,'said Drouet afterward, even in view of her keen expiation of her error. “那是他活该,"这一场结束时杜洛埃说,尽管那个妻子已竭力要赎前愆。 来自英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹
  • Jesus made expiation for our sins on the cross. 耶稣在十字架上为我们赎了罪。 来自互联网
34 penitent wu9ys     
adj.后悔的;n.后悔者;忏悔者
参考例句:
  • They all appeared very penitent,and begged hard for their lives.他们一个个表示悔罪,苦苦地哀求饶命。
  • She is deeply penitent.她深感愧疚。
35 pointed Il8zB4     
adj.尖的,直截了当的
参考例句:
  • He gave me a very sharp pointed pencil.他给我一支削得非常尖的铅笔。
  • She wished to show Mrs.John Dashwood by this pointed invitation to her brother.她想通过对达茨伍德夫人提出直截了当的邀请向她的哥哥表示出来。
36 economize Sr3xZ     
v.节约,节省
参考例句:
  • We're going to have to economize from now on. 从现在开始,我们不得不节约开支。
  • We have to economize on water during the dry season. 我们在旱季不得不节约用水。
37 plunged 06a599a54b33c9d941718dccc7739582     
v.颠簸( plunge的过去式和过去分词 );暴跌;骤降;突降
参考例句:
  • The train derailed and plunged into the river. 火车脱轨栽进了河里。
  • She lost her balance and plunged 100 feet to her death. 她没有站稳,从100英尺的高处跌下摔死了。
38 ascertain WNVyN     
vt.发现,确定,查明,弄清
参考例句:
  • It's difficult to ascertain the coal deposits.煤储量很难探明。
  • We must ascertain the responsibility in light of different situtations.我们必须根据不同情况判定责任。
39 ascertained e6de5c3a87917771a9555db9cf4de019     
v.弄清,确定,查明( ascertain的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • The previously unidentified objects have now been definitely ascertained as being satellites. 原来所说的不明飞行物现在已证实是卫星。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • I ascertained that she was dead. 我断定她已经死了。 来自《简明英汉词典》
40 apprehensions 86177204327b157a6d884cdb536098d8     
疑惧
参考例句:
  • He stood in a mixture of desire and apprehensions. 他怀着渴望和恐惧交加的心情伫立着。
  • But subsequent cases have removed many of these apprehensions. 然而,随后的案例又消除了许多类似的忧虑。
41 justified 7pSzrk     
a.正当的,有理的
参考例句:
  • She felt fully justified in asking for her money back. 她认为有充分的理由要求退款。
  • The prisoner has certainly justified his claims by his actions. 那个囚犯确实已用自己的行动表明他的要求是正当的。
42 fraught gfpzp     
adj.充满…的,伴有(危险等)的;忧虑的
参考例句:
  • The coming months will be fraught with fateful decisions.未来数月将充满重大的决定。
  • There's no need to look so fraught!用不着那么愁眉苦脸的!
43 positively vPTxw     
adv.明确地,断然,坚决地;实在,确实
参考例句:
  • She was positively glowing with happiness.她满脸幸福。
  • The weather was positively poisonous.这天气着实讨厌。
44 obliquely ad073d5d92dfca025ebd4a198e291bdc     
adv.斜; 倾斜; 间接; 不光明正大
参考例句:
  • From the gateway two paths led obliquely across the court. 从门口那儿,有两条小路斜越过院子。 来自辞典例句
  • He was receding obliquely with a curious hurrying gait. 他歪着身子,古怪而急促地迈着步子,往后退去。 来自辞典例句
45 ascend avnzD     
vi.渐渐上升,升高;vt.攀登,登上
参考例句:
  • We watched the airplane ascend higher and higher.我们看着飞机逐渐升高。
  • We ascend in the order of time and of development.我们按时间和发展顺序向上溯。
46 twilight gKizf     
n.暮光,黄昏;暮年,晚期,衰落时期
参考例句:
  • Twilight merged into darkness.夕阳的光辉融于黑暗中。
  • Twilight was sweet with the smell of lilac and freshly turned earth.薄暮充满紫丁香和新翻耕的泥土的香味。
47 presentiments 94142b6676e2096d7e26ee0241976c93     
n.(对不祥事物的)预感( presentiment的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • His presentiments of what the future holds for all are plainly not cheering. 则是应和了很多美国人的种种担心,他对各方未来的预感显然是不令人振奋的。 来自互联网
48 everlasting Insx7     
adj.永恒的,持久的,无止境的
参考例句:
  • These tyres are advertised as being everlasting.广告上说轮胎持久耐用。
  • He believes in everlasting life after death.他相信死后有不朽的生命。
49 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。
50 scotch ZZ3x8     
n.伤口,刻痕;苏格兰威士忌酒;v.粉碎,消灭,阻止;adj.苏格兰(人)的
参考例句:
  • Facts will eventually scotch these rumours.这种谣言在事实面前将不攻自破。
  • Italy was full of fine views and virtually empty of Scotch whiskey.意大利多的是美景,真正缺的是苏格兰威士忌。
51 hoarse 5dqzA     
adj.嘶哑的,沙哑的
参考例句:
  • He asked me a question in a hoarse voice.他用嘶哑的声音问了我一个问题。
  • He was too excited and roared himself hoarse.他过于激动,嗓子都喊哑了。
52 somber dFmz7     
adj.昏暗的,阴天的,阴森的,忧郁的
参考例句:
  • He had a somber expression on his face.他面容忧郁。
  • His coat was a somber brown.他的衣服是暗棕色的。
53 scour oDvzj     
v.搜索;擦,洗,腹泻,冲刷
参考例句:
  • Mother made me scour the family silver.母亲让我擦洗家里的银器。
  • We scoured the telephone directory for clues.我们仔细查阅电话簿以寻找线索。
54 infest t7pxF     
v.大批出没于;侵扰;寄生于
参考例句:
  • Several animals in sea water can infest wood.海水中有好多动物能侵害木材。
  • A lame cat is better than a swift horse when rats infest the palace.宫殿有鼠患,瘸猫比快马强。
55 cargoes 49e446283c0d32352a986fd82a7e13c4     
n.(船或飞机装载的)货物( cargo的名词复数 );大量,重负
参考例句:
  • This ship embarked cargoes. 这艘船装载货物。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • The crew lashed cargoes of timber down. 全体船员将木材绑牢。 来自《简明英汉词典》
56 destined Dunznz     
adj.命中注定的;(for)以…为目的地的
参考例句:
  • It was destined that they would marry.他们结婚是缘分。
  • The shipment is destined for America.这批货物将运往美国。
57 infamous K7ax3     
adj.声名狼藉的,臭名昭著的,邪恶的
参考例句:
  • He was infamous for his anti-feminist attitudes.他因反对女性主义而声名狼藉。
  • I was shocked by her infamous behaviour.她的无耻行径令我震惊。
58 piracy 9N3xO     
n.海盗行为,剽窃,著作权侵害
参考例句:
  • The government has already adopted effective measures against piracy.政府已采取有效措施惩治盗版行为。
  • They made the place a notorious centre of piracy.他们把这地方变成了臭名昭著的海盗中心。
59 instinctively 2qezD2     
adv.本能地
参考例句:
  • As he leaned towards her she instinctively recoiled. 他向她靠近,她本能地往后缩。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • He knew instinctively where he would find her. 他本能地知道在哪儿能找到她。 来自《简明英汉词典》
60 hoist rdizD     
n.升高,起重机,推动;v.升起,升高,举起
参考例句:
  • By using a hoist the movers were able to sling the piano to the third floor.搬运工人用吊车才把钢琴吊到3楼。
  • Hoist the Chinese flag on the flagpole,please!请在旗杆上升起中国国旗!
61 hoisted d1dcc88c76ae7d9811db29181a2303df     
把…吊起,升起( hoist的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • He hoisted himself onto a high stool. 他抬身坐上了一张高凳子。
  • The sailors hoisted the cargo onto the deck. 水手们把货物吊到甲板上。
62 prospect P01zn     
n.前景,前途;景色,视野
参考例句:
  • This state of things holds out a cheerful prospect.事态呈现出可喜的前景。
  • The prospect became more evident.前景变得更加明朗了。
63 conceal DpYzt     
v.隐藏,隐瞒,隐蔽
参考例句:
  • He had to conceal his identity to escape the police.为了躲避警方,他只好隐瞒身份。
  • He could hardly conceal his joy at his departure.他几乎掩饰不住临行时的喜悦。
64 rascals 5ab37438604a153e085caf5811049ebb     
流氓( rascal的名词复数 ); 无赖; (开玩笑说法)淘气的人(尤指小孩); 恶作剧的人
参考例句:
  • "Oh, but I like rascals. "唔,不过我喜欢流氓。
  • "They're all second-raters, black sheep, rascals. "他们都是二流人物,是流氓,是恶棍。
65 ascended ea3eb8c332a31fe6393293199b82c425     
v.上升,攀登( ascend的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • He has ascended into heaven. 他已经升入了天堂。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • The climbers slowly ascended the mountain. 爬山运动员慢慢地登上了这座山。 来自《简明英汉词典》
66 foliage QgnzK     
n.叶子,树叶,簇叶
参考例句:
  • The path was completely covered by the dense foliage.小路被树叶厚厚地盖了一层。
  • Dark foliage clothes the hills.浓密的树叶覆盖着群山。
67 ammunition GwVzz     
n.军火,弹药
参考例句:
  • A few of the jeeps had run out of ammunition.几辆吉普车上的弹药已经用光了。
  • They have expended all their ammunition.他们把弹药用光。
68 wretches 279ac1104342e09faf6a011b43f12d57     
n.不幸的人( wretch的名词复数 );可怜的人;恶棍;坏蛋
参考例句:
  • The little wretches were all bedraggledfrom some roguery. 小淘气们由于恶作剧而弄得脏乎乎的。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
  • The best courage for us poor wretches is to fly from danger. 对我们这些可怜虫说来,最好的出路还是躲避危险。 来自辞典例句
69 tacked d6b486b3f9966de864e3b4d2aa518abc     
用平头钉钉( tack的过去式和过去分词 ); 附加,增补; 帆船抢风行驶,用粗线脚缝
参考例句:
  • He tacked the sheets of paper on as carefully as possible. 他尽量小心地把纸张钉上去。
  • The seamstress tacked the two pieces of cloth. 女裁缝把那两块布粗缝了起来。
70 drawn MuXzIi     
v.拖,拉,拔出;adj.憔悴的,紧张的
参考例句:
  • All the characters in the story are drawn from life.故事中的所有人物都取材于生活。
  • Her gaze was drawn irresistibly to the scene outside.她的目光禁不住被外面的风景所吸引。
71 penetrate juSyv     
v.透(渗)入;刺入,刺穿;洞察,了解
参考例句:
  • Western ideas penetrate slowly through the East.西方观念逐渐传入东方。
  • The sunshine could not penetrate where the trees were thickest.阳光不能透入树木最浓密的地方。
72 formerly ni3x9     
adv.从前,以前
参考例句:
  • We now enjoy these comforts of which formerly we had only heard.我们现在享受到了过去只是听说过的那些舒适条件。
  • This boat was formerly used on the rivers of China.这船从前航行在中国内河里。
73 peculiarities 84444218acb57e9321fbad3dc6b368be     
n. 特质, 特性, 怪癖, 古怪
参考例句:
  • the cultural peculiarities of the English 英国人的文化特点
  • He used to mimic speech peculiarities of another. 他过去总是模仿别人讲话的特点。
74 accomplice XJsyq     
n.从犯,帮凶,同谋
参考例句:
  • She was her husband's accomplice in murdering a rich old man.她是她丈夫谋杀一个老富翁的帮凶。
  • He is suspected as an accomplice of the murder.他涉嫌为这次凶杀案的同谋。
75 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。
76 gasp UfxzL     
n.喘息,气喘;v.喘息;气吁吁他说
参考例句:
  • She gave a gasp of surprise.她吃惊得大口喘气。
  • The enemy are at their last gasp.敌人在做垂死的挣扎。
77 enveloped 8006411f03656275ea778a3c3978ff7a     
v.包围,笼罩,包住( envelop的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • She was enveloped in a huge white towel. 她裹在一条白色大毛巾里。
  • Smoke from the burning house enveloped the whole street. 燃烧着的房子冒出的浓烟笼罩了整条街。 来自《简明英汉词典》
78 rustled f68661cf4ba60e94dc1960741a892551     
v.发出沙沙的声音( rustle的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • He rustled his papers. 他把试卷弄得沙沙地响。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • Leaves rustled gently in the breeze. 树叶迎着微风沙沙作响。 来自《简明英汉词典》
79 ripple isLyh     
n.涟波,涟漪,波纹,粗钢梳;vt.使...起涟漪,使起波纹; vi.呈波浪状,起伏前进
参考例句:
  • The pebble made a ripple on the surface of the lake.石子在湖面上激起一个涟漪。
  • The small ripple split upon the beach.小小的涟漪卷来,碎在沙滩上。
80 rattling 7b0e25ab43c3cc912945aafbb80e7dfd     
adj. 格格作响的, 活泼的, 很好的 adv. 极其, 很, 非常 动词rattle的现在分词
参考例句:
  • This book is a rattling good read. 这是一本非常好的读物。
  • At that same instant,a deafening explosion set the windows rattling. 正在这时,一声震耳欲聋的爆炸突然袭来,把窗玻璃震得当当地响。
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