The Most Dangerous Game

现代大学英语 12A The Most Dangerous Game

The Most Dangerous Game

1 “General,” said Rainsford firmly, “I wish to leave this island at once.” 2 The General raised his eyebrows. He seemed hurt.

3 “I wish to go today,” said Rainsford. He saw the dead black eyes of the General on him, studying him. General Zaroff’s face suddenly brightened. He filled Rainsford’s glass.

4 “Tonight,” said the General, “We will hunt——You and I. ” 5 “No, General,” said Rainsford. “I will not hunt.”

6 The General shrugged his shoulders. “As you wish, my friend. The choice rests entirely with you. But may I venture to suggest that you’ll find my idea of sport more interesting than Ivan’s?”

7 He nodded toward the corner where the giant stood, his thick arms crossed on his hogshead of a chest.

8 “You don’t mean——” cried Rainsford.

9 “My dear fellow,” said the General. “Have I not told you that I always mean what I say about hunting?”

10 The General raised his glass, but Rainsford sat staring at him.

"将军，”雷恩斯福德态度坚决地说，“我希望马上离开这座岛。” 将军扬起双眉，好像一副受伤的样子。

“我希望今天就离开，”雷恩斯福德说。他看到将军那双漆黑的眼睛在盯着他，审视着他。突然，扎洛夫将军的脸明亮起来，他把雷恩斯福德的酒杯斟满。 “今晚，”将军说，“我们将去打猎---你和我。”