新概念英語第三冊逐句精講語言點 第52課 實事求是 (9)

　　Foronce, Harry had to admit defeat. He picked up what seemed to be the smallest bottleand discreetly asked the price. He was glad to get away with a mere twenty poundsand he beat a hasty retreat, clutching the precious bottle under his arm.

　　25.For once, Harry had to admit defeat.

　　哈里只好認輸。

　　26.He picked up what seemed to be the smallest bottle and discreetly asked the price.

　　他挑出一個看上去最小的瓶子，謹(jǐn)慎地問了價。

　　27.He was glad to get away with a mere twenty pounds and he beat a hasty retreat,clutching the precious bottle under his arm.

　　他慶幸自己只破費了20英鎊便得以脫身。他把那寶貴的瓶子放在腋下夾著，溜之大吉。