2-- I'm ok. I wish I could say the same for my friend.
1-- what happened to him?
2-- he was arrested by the police for drinking and driving.
1-- was it his first offence?
2-- unfortunately not. He was charged with a DUI when he was in university.
1-- what happened to him then?
2-- not much; it was a minor offence back then. He got away with a fine of $500.
1-- did they take his license away?
2-- no, they were really easy on him. The problem is that that was a long time ago. They are much tougher on crime now.
1-- what do you think will happen to him?
2-- well, he'll definitely lose his license, pay a fine, and maybe even spend some time in jail.
1-- that doesn't sound too promising. Does he have a defence lawyer?
2-- not yet. If we can't find a lawyer for him, then the state will appoint him with one.
1-- my sister is a lawyer. I can ask her if she can help him.
2-- that'd be great! I know he'd appreciate your help.
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注解:
1.arrested逮捕的
2.unfortunately不幸地
3.promising有希望的
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译文:
1--你最近怎么样?
2--还好.要是我的朋友也能这样就好了.
1--他怎么了?
2--他因为酒后驾车被逮捕了.
1--这是他第一次被起诉吗?
2--可惜不是.他上大学的时候就因为醉酒驾车被起诉过一次.
1--那次他后来怎么样的?
2--没怎样,起诉情节较轻.他后来交了500美元的罚金就被释放了.
1--他没有被吊销驾照吗?
2--没有,他们对他实在判得太轻了.可问题是那是很久以前的事情了,现在对这种问题的处罚要严厉的多.
1--那你觉得他会怎样?
2--恩,他肯定会被吊销驾照,付罚金,甚至很有可能要在监狱里关上一段时间.
1--这样的话他的前途可就不怎么美妙了.他请辩护律师了吗?
2--还没有.如果我们不能帮他找到律师的话,法庭会给他指派一名.
1--我姐姐就是个律师.我问问她愿不愿意帮忙.
2--那太好了.我敢肯定他会非常感谢你的.