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'The Caliph, Cupid and the Clock,' by O. Henry

2020-08-15来源:和谐英语
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prince – n. a male member of a royal family

cab(s) – n. a car that carries passengers to a place for an amount of money that is based on the distance traveled

beating – v. to make the regular movements needed to pump blood

comings and goings – idm. the activity of people arriving at and leaving a place

nervously – adv. done in a way showing feelings of being worried and afraid about what might happen

pleasantly - adv. done in a way that is friendly and likable

hopelessly – adv. done in a way that shows no feeling of hope

cop(s) - n. a person whose job is to enforce laws, investigate crimes, and make arrests