赫尔克里·波洛的丰功伟绩28

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Five
THE AUGEAN STABLES
“The situation is an extremely delicate one, M. Poirot.”
A faint smile flitted across Hercule Poirot’s lips. He almost replied:
“It always is!”
Instead, he composed his face and put on what might be described as a bedside manner of
extreme discretion1.
Sir George Conway proceeded weightily. Phrases fell easily from his lips—the extreme
delicacy2 of the Government’s position—the interests of the public—the solidarity3 of the Party—
the necessity of presenting a united front—the power of the Press—the welfare of the Country. . . .
It all sounded well—and meant nothing. Hercule Poirot felt that familiar aching of the jaw5
when one longs to yawn and politeness forbids. He had felt the same sometimes when reading the
parliamentary debates. But on those occasions there had been no need to restrain his yawns.
He steeled himself to endure patiently. He felt, at the same time, a sympathy for Sir George
Conway. The man obviously wanted to tell him something—and as obviously had lost the art of
simple narration6. Words had become to him a means of obscuring facts—not of revealing them.
He was an adept7 in the art of the useful phrase—that is to say the phrase that falls soothingly8 on
the ear and is quite empty of meaning.
The words rolled on—poor Sir George became quite red in the face. He shot a desperate
glance at the other man sitting at the head of the table, and the other man responded.
Edward Ferrier said:
“All right, George. I’ll tell him.”
Hercule Poirot shifted his gaze from the Home Secretary to the Prime Minister. He felt a keen
interest in Edward Ferrier—an interest aroused by a chance phrase from an old man of eighty-two.
Professor Fergus MacLeod, after disposing of a chemical difficulty in the conviction of a
murderer, had touched for a moment on politics. On the retirement9 of the famous and beloved
John Hammett (now Lord Cornworthy) his son-in-law, Edward Ferrier, had been asked to form a
Cabinet. As politicians go he was a young man—under fifty. Professor MacLeod had said: “Ferrier
was once one of my students. He’s a sound man.”
That was all, but to Hercule Poirot it represented a good deal. If MacLeod called a man sound
it was a testimonial to character compared with which no popular or press enthusiasm counted
at all.
It coincided, it was true, with the popular estimate. Edward Ferrier was considered sound—
just that—not brilliant, not great, not a particularly eloquent10 orator11, not a man of deep learning. He
was a sound man—a man bred in the tradition—a man who had married John Hammett’s daughter
—who had been John Hammett’s right-hand man and who could be trusted to carry on the
government of the country in the John Hammett tradition.
For John Hammett was particularly dear to the people and Press of England. He represented
every quality which was dear to Englishmen. People said of him: “One does feel that Hammett’s
honest.” Anecdotes12 were told of his simple home life, of his fondness for gardening.
Corresponding to Baldwin’s pipe and Chamberlain’s umbrella, there was John Hammett’s
raincoat. He always carried it—a weather-worn garment. It stood as a symbol—of the English
climate, of the prudent13 forethought of the English race, of their attachment14 to old possessions.
Moreover, in his bluff15 British way, John Hammett was an orator. His speeches, quietly and
earnestly delivered, contained those simple sentimental16 clichés which are so deeply rooted in the
English heart. Foreigners sometimes criticize them as being both hypocritical and unbearably17
noble. John Hammett did not in the least mind being noble—in a sporting, public school,
deprecating fashion.
Moreover, he was a man of fine presence, tall, upstanding, with fair colouring and very bright
blue eyes. His mother had been a Dane and he himself had been for many years First Lord of the
Admiralty, which gave rise to his nickname of “the Viking.” When at last ill-health forced him to
give up the reins18 of office, deep uneasiness was felt. Who would succeed him? The brilliant Lord
Charles Delafield? (Too brilliant—England didn’t need brilliance19.) Evan Whittler? (Clever—but
perhaps a little unscrupulous.) John Potter? (The sort of man who might fancy himself as Dictator
—and we didn’t want any dictators in this country, thank you very much.) So a sigh of relief went
up when the quiet Edward Ferrier assumed office. Ferrier was all right. He had been trained by the
Old Man, he had married the Old Man’s daughter. In the classic British phrase, Ferrier would
“carry on.”
Hercule Poirot studied the quiet dark-faced man with the low pleasant voice. Lean and dark
and tired-looking.
Edward Ferrier was saying:
“Perhaps, M. Poirot, you are acquainted with a weekly periodical called the X-ray News?”
“I have glanced at it,” admitted Poirot, blushing slightly.
The Prime Minister said:
“Then you know more or less of what it consists. Semilibellous matter. Snappy paragraphs
hinting at sensational20 secret history. Some of them true, some of them harmless—but all served up
in a spicy21 manner. Occasionally—”
He paused and then said, his voice altering a little:
“Occasionally something more.”
Hercule Poirot did not speak. Ferrier went on:
“For two weeks now there have been hints of impending22 disclosures of a first-class scandal in
‘the highest political circles.’ ‘Astonishing revelations of corruption23 and jobbery.’ ”
Hercule Poirot said, shrugging his shoulders:
“A common trick. When the actual revelations come they usually disappoint the cravers after
sensation badly.”
Ferrier said drily: “These will not disappoint them.”
Hercule Poirot asked:
“You know then, what these revelations are going to be?”
“With a fair amount of accuracy.”
Edward Ferrier paused a minute, then he began speaking. Carefully, methodically, he
outlined the story.
It was not an edifying24 story. Accusations25 of shameless chicanery26, of share juggling27, of a gross
misuse28 of Party Funds. The charges were levelled against the late Prime Minister, John Hammett.
They showed him to be a dishonest rascal29, a gigantic confidence trickster, who had used his
position to amass30 for himself a vast private fortune.
The Prime Minister’s quiet voice stopped at last. The Home Secretary groaned31. He spluttered
out:
“It’s monstrous—monstrous! This fellow, Perry, who edits the rag, ought to be shot!”
Hercule Poirot said:
“These so-called revelations are to appear in the X-ray News?”
“Yes.”
“What steps do you propose to take about them?”
Ferrier said slowly:
“They constitute a private attack on John Hammett. It is open to him to sue the paper for
libel.”
“Will he do that?”
“No.”
“Why not?”
Ferrier said:
“It is probable that there is nothing the X-ray News would like better. The publicity33 given
them would be enormous. Their defence would be fair comment and that the statements
complained of were true. The whole business would be exhaustively held up to view in a blaze of
limelight.”
“Still, if the case went against them, the damages would be extremely heavy.”
Ferrier said slowly: “It might not go against them.”
“Why?”
Sir George said primly34: “I really think that—”
But Edward Ferrier was already speaking.
“Because what they intend to print is—the truth.”
A groan32 burst from Sir George Conway, outraged35 at such un-Parliamentary frankness. He
cried out:
“Edward, my dear fellow. We don’t admit, surely—”
The ghost of a smile passed over Edward Ferrier’s tired face. He said:
“Unfortunately, George, there are times when the stark36 truth has got to be told. This is one of
them.”
Sir George exclaimed:
“You understand, M. Poirot, all this is strictly37 in confidence. Not one word—”
Ferrier interrupted him. He said:
“M. Poirot understands that.” He went on slowly, “What he may not understand is this: the
whole future of the People’s Party is at stake. John Hammett, M. Poirot, was the People’s Party.
He stood for what it represents to the people of England—he stood for Decency38 and Honesty. No
one has ever thought us brilliant. We have muddled39 and blundered. But we have stood for the
tradition of doing one’s best—and we have stood, too, for fundamental honesty. Our disaster is
this—that the man who was our figurehead, the Honest Man of the People, par4 excellence—turns
out to have been one of the worst crooks40 of this generation.”
Another groan burst from Sir George.
Poirot asked:
“You knew nothing of all this?”
Again the smile flashed across the weary face. Ferrier said:
“You may not believe me, M. Poirot, but like everyone else, I was completely deceived. I
never understood my wife’s curious attitude of reserve towards her father. I understand it now.
She knew his essential character.”
He paused and then said:
“When the truth began to leak out, I was horrified42, incredulous. We insisted on my father-in-
law’s resignation on the grounds of ill-health and we set to work to—to clean up the mess, shall
I say?”
Sir George groaned.
“The Augean Stables!”
Poirot started.
Ferrier said:
“It will prove, I fear, too Herculean a task for us. Once the facts become public, there will be
a wave of reaction all over the country. The Government will fall. There will be a General
Election and in all probability Everhard and his party will be returned to power. You know
Everhard’s policy.”
Sir George spluttered.
“A firebrand—a complete firebrand.”
Ferrier said gravely:
“Everhard has ability—but he is reckless, belligerent43 and utterly44 tactless. His supporters are
inept45 and vacillating—it would be practically a Dictatorship.”
Hercule Poirot nodded.
Sir George bleated46 out:
“If only the whole thing can be hushed up. . . .”
Slowly, the Premier47 shook his head. It was a movement of defeat.
Poirot said:
“You do not believe that it can be hushed up?”
Ferrier said:
“I sent for you, M. Poirot, as a last hope. In my opinion this business is too big, too many
people know about it, for it to be successfully concealed48. The only two methods open to us which
are, to put it bluntly, the use of force, or the adoption49 of bribery—cannot really hope to succeed.
The Home Secretary compared our troubles with the cleansing50 of the Augean Stables. It needs, M.
Poirot, the violence of a river in spate51, the disruption of the great natural forces in Nature—
nothing less, in fact, than a miracle.”
“It needs, in fact, a Hercules,” said Poirot, nodding his head with a pleased expression.
He added: “My name, remember, is Hercule. . . .”
Edward Ferrier said:
“Can you perform miracles, M. Poirot?”
“It is why you sent for me, is it not? Because you thought that I might?”
“That is true . . . I realized that if salvation52 was to be achieved, it could only come through
some fantastic and completely unorthodox suggestion.”
He paused a minute, then he said:
“But perhaps, M. Poirot, you take an ethical53 view of the situation? John Hammett was a
crook41, the legend of John Hammett must be exploded. Can one build an honest house on dishonest
foundations? I do not know. But I do know that I want to try.” He smiled with a sudden sharp
bitterness. “The politician wants to remain in office—as usual from the highest motives54.”
Hercule Poirot rose. He said:
“Monsieur, my experience in the police force has not, perhaps, allowed me to think very
highly of politicians. If John Hammett were in office—I would not lift a finger—no, not a little
finger. But I know something about you. I have been told, by a man who is really great, one of the
greatest scientists and brains of the day, that you are—a sound man. I will do what I can.”
He bowed and left the room.
Sir George burst out:
“Well, of all the damned cheek—”
But Edward Ferrier still smiling said:
“It was a compliment.”

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1 discretion FZQzm     
n.谨慎；随意处理
参考例句：
  • You must show discretion in choosing your friend.你择友时必须慎重。
  • Please use your best discretion to handle the matter.请慎重处理此事。
2 delicacy mxuxS     
n.精致，细微，微妙，精良；美味，佳肴
参考例句：
  • We admired the delicacy of the craftsmanship.我们佩服工艺师精巧的手艺。
  • He sensed the delicacy of the situation.他感觉到了形势的微妙。
3 solidarity ww9wa     
n.团结；休戚相关
参考例句：
  • They must preserve their solidarity.他们必须维护他们的团结。
  • The solidarity among China's various nationalities is as firm as a rock.中国各族人民之间的团结坚如磐石。
4 par OK0xR     
n.标准，票面价值，平均数量；adj.票面的，平常的，标准的
参考例句：
  • Sales of nylon have been below par in recent years.近年来尼龙织品的销售额一直不及以往。
  • I don't think his ability is on a par with yours.我认为他的能力不能与你的能力相媲美。
5 jaw 5xgy9     
n.颚，颌，说教，流言蜚语；v.喋喋不休，教训
参考例句：
  • He delivered a right hook to his opponent's jaw.他给了对方下巴一记右钩拳。
  • A strong square jaw is a sign of firm character.强健的方下巴是刚毅性格的标志。
6 narration tFvxS     
n.讲述，叙述；故事；记叙体
参考例句：
  • The richness of his novel comes from his narration of it.他小说的丰富多采得益于他的叙述。
  • Narration should become a basic approach to preschool education.叙事应是幼儿教育的基本途径。
7 adept EJIyO     
adj.老练的，精通的
参考例句：
  • When it comes to photography,I'm not an adept.要说照相，我不是内行。
  • He was highly adept at avoiding trouble.他十分善于避开麻烦。
8 soothingly soothingly     
adv.抚慰地，安慰地；镇痛地
参考例句：
  • The mother talked soothingly to her child. 母亲对自己的孩子安慰地说。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • He continued to talk quietly and soothingly to the girl until her frightened grip on his arm was relaxed. 他继续柔声安慰那姑娘，她那因恐惧而紧抓住他的手终于放松了。 来自《简明英汉词典》
9 retirement TWoxH     
n.退休，退职
参考例句：
  • She wanted to enjoy her retirement without being beset by financial worries.她想享受退休生活而不必为金钱担忧。
  • I have to put everything away for my retirement.我必须把一切都积蓄起来以便退休后用。
10 eloquent ymLyN     
adj.雄辩的，口才流利的；明白显示出的
参考例句：
  • He was so eloquent that he cut down the finest orator.他能言善辩，胜过最好的演说家。
  • These ruins are an eloquent reminder of the horrors of war.这些废墟形象地提醒人们不要忘记战争的恐怖。
11 orator hJwxv     
n.演说者，演讲者，雄辩家
参考例句：
  • He was so eloquent that he cut down the finest orator.他能言善辩，胜过最好的演说家。
  • The orator gestured vigorously while speaking.这位演讲者讲话时用力地做手势。
12 anecdotes anecdotes     
n.掌故，趣闻，轶事( anecdote的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • amusing anecdotes about his brief career as an actor 关于他短暂演员生涯的趣闻逸事
  • He related several anecdotes about his first years as a congressman. 他讲述自己初任议员那几年的几则轶事。 来自《简明英汉词典》
13 prudent M0Yzg     
adj.谨慎的，有远见的，精打细算的
参考例句：
  • A prudent traveller never disparages his own country.聪明的旅行者从不贬低自己的国家。
  • You must school yourself to be modest and prudent.你要学会谦虚谨慎。
14 attachment POpy1     
n.附属物，附件；依恋；依附
参考例句：
  • She has a great attachment to her sister.她十分依恋她的姐姐。
  • She's on attachment to the Ministry of Defense.她现在隶属于国防部。
15 bluff ftZzB     
v.虚张声势，用假象骗人；n.虚张声势，欺骗
参考例句：
  • His threats are merely bluff.他的威胁仅仅是虚张声势。
  • John is a deep card.No one can bluff him easily.约翰是个机灵鬼。谁也不容易欺骗他。
16 sentimental dDuzS     
adj.多愁善感的，感伤的
参考例句：
  • She's a sentimental woman who believes marriage comes by destiny.她是多愁善感的人，她相信姻缘命中注定。
  • We were deeply touched by the sentimental movie.我们深深被那感伤的电影所感动。
17 unbearably 96f09e3fcfe66bba0bfe374618d6b05c     
adv.不能忍受地，无法容忍地；慌
参考例句：
  • It was unbearably hot in the car. 汽车里热得难以忍受。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • She found it unbearably painful to speak. 她发现开口说话痛苦得令人难以承受。 来自《简明英汉词典》
18 reins 370afc7786679703b82ccfca58610c98     
感情，激情； 缰( rein的名词复数 )； 控制手段； 掌管； （成人带着幼儿走路以防其走失时用的）保护带
参考例句：
  • She pulled gently on the reins. 她轻轻地拉着缰绳。
  • The government has imposed strict reins on the import of luxury goods. 政府对奢侈品的进口有严格的控制手段。
19 brilliance 1svzs     
n.光辉，辉煌，壮丽，（卓越的）才华，才智
参考例句：
  • I was totally amazed by the brilliance of her paintings.她的绘画才能令我惊歎不已。
  • The gorgeous costume added to the brilliance of the dance.华丽的服装使舞蹈更加光彩夺目。
20 sensational Szrwi     
adj.使人感动的，非常好的，轰动的，耸人听闻的
参考例句：
  • Papers of this kind are full of sensational news reports.这类报纸满是耸人听闻的新闻报道。
  • Their performance was sensational.他们的演出妙极了。
21 spicy zhvzrC     
adj.加香料的；辛辣的，有风味的
参考例句：
  • The soup tasted mildly spicy.汤尝起来略有点辣。
  • Very spicy food doesn't suit her stomach.太辣的东西她吃了胃不舒服。
22 impending 3qHzdb     
a.imminent, about to come or happen
参考例句：
  • Against a background of impending famine, heavy fighting took place. 即将发生饥荒之时，严重的战乱爆发了。
  • The king convoke parliament to cope with the impending danger. 国王召开国会以应付迫近眉睫的危险。
23 corruption TzCxn     
n.腐败，堕落，贪污
参考例句：
  • The people asked the government to hit out against corruption and theft.人民要求政府严惩贪污盗窃。
  • The old man reviled against corruption.那老人痛斥了贪污舞弊。
24 edifying a97ce6cffd0a5657c9644f46b1c20531     
adj.有教训意味的，教训性的，有益的v.开导，启发( edify的现在分词 )
参考例句：
  • Young students are advised to read edifying books to improve their mind. 建议青年学生们读一些陶冶性情的书籍，以提高自己的心智。 来自辞典例句
  • This edifying spectacle was the final event of the Governor's ball. 这个有启发性的表演便是省长的舞会的最后一个节目了。 来自辞典例句
25 accusations 3e7158a2ffc2cb3d02e77822c38c959b     
n.指责( accusation的名词复数 )；指控；控告；（被告发、控告的）罪名
参考例句：
  • There were accusations of plagiarism. 曾有过关于剽窃的指控。
  • He remained unruffled by their accusations. 对于他们的指控他处之泰然。
26 chicanery 5rIzP     
n.欺诈，欺骗
参考例句：
  • We will continue to see such chicanery in the future.在往后的日子我们仍将看到这样的骗局持续上演。
  • Why do you give me so much chicanery as a explanation?你为什么给我那么多狡辩的解释？
27 juggling juggling     
n. 欺骗, 杂耍(=jugglery) adj. 欺骗的, 欺诈的 动词juggle的现在分词
参考例句：
  • He was charged with some dishonest juggling with the accounts. 他被指控用欺骗手段窜改账目。
  • The accountant went to prison for juggling his firm's accounts. 会计因涂改公司的帐目而入狱。
28 misuse XEfxx     
n.误用，滥用；vt.误用，滥用
参考例句：
  • It disturbs me profoundly that you so misuse your talents.你如此滥用自己的才能，使我深感不安。
  • He was sacked for computer misuse.他因滥用计算机而被解雇了。
29 rascal mAIzd     
n.流氓；不诚实的人
参考例句：
  • If he had done otherwise,I should have thought him a rascal.如果他不这样做，我就认为他是个恶棍。
  • The rascal was frightened into holding his tongue.这坏蛋吓得不敢往下说了。
30 amass tL5ya     
vt.积累，积聚
参考例句：
  • How had he amassed his fortune?他是如何积累财富的呢？
  • The capitalists amass great wealth by exploiting workers.资本家剥削工人而积累了巨额财富。
31 groaned 1a076da0ddbd778a674301b2b29dff71     
v.呻吟( groan的过去式和过去分词 )；发牢骚；抱怨；受苦
参考例句：
  • He groaned in anguish. 他痛苦地呻吟。
  • The cart groaned under the weight of the piano. 大车在钢琴的重压下嘎吱作响。 来自《简明英汉词典》
32 groan LfXxU     
vi./n.呻吟，抱怨；(发出)呻吟般的声音
参考例句：
  • The wounded man uttered a groan.那个受伤的人发出呻吟。
  • The people groan under the burden of taxes.人民在重税下痛苦呻吟。
33 publicity ASmxx     
n.众所周知，闻名；宣传，广告
参考例句：
  • The singer star's marriage got a lot of publicity.这位歌星的婚事引起了公众的关注。
  • He dismissed the event as just a publicity gimmick.他不理会这件事，只当它是一种宣传手法。
34 primly b3917c4e7c2256e99d2f93609f8d0c55     
adv.循规蹈矩地，整洁地
参考例句：
  • He didn't reply, but just smiled primly. 他没回答，只是拘谨地笑了笑。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • He wore prim suits with neckties set primly against the collar buttons of his white shirts. 他穿着整洁的外套，领结紧贴着白色衬衫领口的钮扣。 来自互联网
35 outraged VmHz8n     
a.震惊的，义愤填膺的
参考例句：
  • Members of Parliament were outraged by the news of the assassination. 议会议员们被这暗杀的消息激怒了。
  • He was outraged by their behavior. 他们的行为使他感到愤慨。
36 stark lGszd     
adj.荒凉的；严酷的；完全的；adv.完全地
参考例句：
  • The young man is faced with a stark choice.这位年轻人面临严峻的抉择。
  • He gave a stark denial to the rumor.他对谣言加以完全的否认。
37 strictly GtNwe     
adv.严厉地，严格地；严密地
参考例句：
  • His doctor is dieting him strictly.他的医生严格规定他的饮食。
  • The guests were seated strictly in order of precedence.客人严格按照地位高低就座。
38 decency Jxzxs     
n.体面，得体，合宜，正派，庄重
参考例句：
  • His sense of decency and fair play made him refuse the offer.他的正直感和公平竞争意识使他拒绝了这一提议。
  • Your behaviour is an affront to public decency.你的行为有伤风化。
39 muddled cb3d0169d47a84e95c0dfa5c4d744221     
adj.混乱的；糊涂的；头脑昏昏然的v.弄乱，弄糟( muddle的过去式)；使糊涂；对付，混日子
参考例句：
  • He gets muddled when the teacher starts shouting. 老师一喊叫他就心烦意乱。
  • I got muddled up and took the wrong turning. 我稀里糊涂地拐错了弯。 来自《简明英汉词典》
40 crooks 31060be9089be1fcdd3ac8530c248b55     
n.骗子( crook的名词复数 )；罪犯；弯曲部分；（牧羊人或主教用的）弯拐杖v.弯成钩形( crook的第三人称单数 )
参考例句：
  • The police are getting after the crooks in the city. 警察在城里追捕小偷。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • The cops got the crooks. 警察捉到了那些罪犯。 来自《简明英汉词典》
41 crook NnuyV     
v.使弯曲；n.小偷，骗子，贼；弯曲(处)
参考例句：
  • He demanded an apology from me for calling him a crook.我骂他骗子，他要我向他认错。
  • She was cradling a small parcel in the crook of her elbow.她用手臂挎着一个小包裹。
42 horrified 8rUzZU     
a.(表现出)恐惧的
参考例句：
  • The whole country was horrified by the killings. 全国都对这些凶杀案感到大为震惊。
  • We were horrified at the conditions prevailing in local prisons. 地方监狱的普遍状况让我们震惊。
43 belligerent Qtwzz     
adj.好战的，挑起战争的；n.交战国，交战者
参考例句：
  • He had a belligerent aspect.他有种好斗的神色。
  • Our government has forbidden exporting the petroleum to the belligerent countries.我们政府已经禁止向交战国输出石油。
44 utterly ZfpzM1     
adv.完全地，绝对地
参考例句：
  • Utterly devoted to the people,he gave his life in saving his patients.他忠于人民，把毕生精力用于挽救患者的生命。
  • I was utterly ravished by the way she smiled.她的微笑使我完全陶醉了。
45 inept fb1zh     
adj.不恰当的，荒谬的，拙劣的
参考例句：
  • Whan an inept remark to make on such a formal occasion.在如此正式的场合，怎么说这样不恰当的话。
  • He's quite inept at tennis.他打网球太笨。
46 bleated 671410a5fa3040608b13f2eb8ecf1664     
v.（羊，小牛）叫( bleat的过去式和过去分词 )；哭诉；发出羊叫似的声音；轻声诉说
参考例句：
  • The lost lamb bleated. 迷路的小羊咩咩的叫。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • She bleated her disapproval of her son's marriage to Amy. 她用颤抖的声音表示不赞成儿子与艾米的婚事。 来自辞典例句
47 premier R19z3     
adj.首要的；n.总理，首相
参考例句：
  • The Irish Premier is paying an official visit to Britain.爱尔兰总理正在对英国进行正式访问。
  • He requested that the premier grant him an internview.他要求那位总理接见他一次。
48 concealed 0v3zxG     
a.隐藏的，隐蔽的
参考例句：
  • The paintings were concealed beneath a thick layer of plaster. 那些画被隐藏在厚厚的灰泥层下面。
  • I think he had a gun concealed about his person. 我认为他当时身上藏有一支枪。
49 adoption UK7yu     
n.采用，采纳，通过；收养
参考例句：
  • An adoption agency had sent the boys to two different families.一个收养机构把他们送给两个不同的家庭。
  • The adoption of this policy would relieve them of a tremendous burden.采取这一政策会给他们解除一个巨大的负担。
50 cleansing cleansing     
n. 净化(垃圾) adj. 清洁用的 动词cleanse的现在分词
参考例句：
  • medicated cleansing pads for sensitive skin 敏感皮肤药物清洗棉
  • Soap is not the only cleansing agent. 肥皂并不是唯一的清洁剂。
51 spate BF7zJ     
n.泛滥，洪水，突然的一阵
参考例句：
  • Police are investigating a spate of burglaries in the area.警察正在调查这一地区发生的大量盗窃案。
  • Refugees crossed the border in full spate.难民大量地越过了边境。
52 salvation nC2zC     
n.（尤指基督）救世，超度，拯救，解困
参考例句：
  • Salvation lay in political reform.解救办法在于政治改革。
  • Christians hope and pray for salvation.基督教徒希望并祈祷灵魂得救。
53 ethical diIz4     
adj.伦理的，道德的，合乎道德的
参考例句：
  • It is necessary to get the youth to have a high ethical concept.必须使青年具有高度的道德观念。
  • It was a debate which aroused fervent ethical arguments.那是一场引发强烈的伦理道德争论的辩论。
54 motives 6c25d038886898b20441190abe240957     
n.动机，目的( motive的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • to impeach sb's motives 怀疑某人的动机
  • His motives are unclear. 他的用意不明。

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