Lesson 69

I was being tested for a driving licence for the third time.
我当时正第三次参加驾照考试。
I had been asked to drive in heavy traffic and had done so successfully.
我曾被要求在拥挤的交通中驾驶，并且成功地做到了。
After having been instructed to drive out of town, I began to acquire confidence.
在接到开车出城的指示后，我开始有了信心。
Sure that I had passed, I was almost beginning to enjoy my test.
确定我已经通过了，我当时几乎开始享受我的测试。
The examiner must have been pleased with my performance, for he smiled and said, 'Just one more thing, Mr. Eames.
考官一定对我的表现感到满意，因为他微笑并说道：“只需再多一件事，埃姆斯先生。”
Let us suppose that a child suddenly crosses the road in front of you.
让我们假设一个孩子突然穿过你面前的马路。
As soon as I tap on the window, you must stop within five feet.'
我一敲窗户，你必须在五英尺内停下来。'
I continued driving and after some time, the examiner tapped loudly.
我继续驾驶，一段时间后，考官大声敲击。
Though the sound could be heard clearly, it took me a long time to react.
虽然声音听得很清楚，但我花了很长时间才反应过来。
I suddenly pressed the brake pedal hard and we were both thrown forward.
我突然用力踩下刹车踏板，我们两人都猛地向前冲去。
The examiner looked at me sadly.
考官悲伤地看着我。
'Mr. Eames,' he said, in a mournful voice, 'you have just killed that child!'
“埃姆斯先生，”他以一种悲哀的声音说道，“你刚刚杀死了那个孩子！”