After making a short test flight at 4,15 a.m., Bleriot set off half an hour later. His great flight lasted thirty-seven minutes. When he landed near Dover, the first person to greet him was a local policeman.
13. After making a short test flight at 4,15 a.m., Bleriot set off half an hour later.
布莱里奥凌晨4点15分作了一次短距离试飞,半小时后便正式出发了。
语言点:句子结构分析:after引导省略式的时间状语从句,原因是前后两个分句的主语都是Bleriot。
14. His great flight lasted thirty-seven minutes.
他这次伟大的飞行持续37分钟。
语言点:用lasted来强调在当时的条件下,飞行时间还是比较长的。
15. When he landed near Dover, the first person to greet him was a local policeman.
当他在多佛着陆后,第一个迎接他的是当地一名警察。
语言点:句子结构分析:when以引导时间状语从句。主句中的to greet him为动词不定式短语,作后置定语,修饰person。