外国最新英语幽默笑话精粹134:天堂里的教皇(中英)
The Pope dies and goes to heaven. St. Peter greets him and says, "Glad to see you; we've got your place all ready.” Peter then takes the Pope down the street and shows him his new home: a small but comfortable cottage of 5 rooms. Peter advises the Pope to settle in, and then wander around meeting the other residents.
教皇死后升人了天堂。圣彼得向他问候:“见到你很高兴,我们一切都已经为您安排好了。然后圣彼得把教皇带到街上领他去看新房子。一栋有五间房子的小巧舒适的别墅。圣彼得建议教皇住下来,然后再去四处看看其他的居民。
The Pope meets many old friends and makes several new ones over the next few days. One of these is a former lawyer who invites the Pope over for lunch. On arriving, the Pope is astounded to see a 45一room mansion, with built一in sauna and weight room, a beautiful library, and spacious,airy rooms.
教皇在这里不仅遇到了许多老朋友,而且还结交了不少新朋友。其中有一位已故的律师请教皇吃饭,等到了他家,教皇一下子惊呆了,那是一栋有45间房的大厦,里面还有桑拿间、健身房、漂亮的图书馆、宽敞明亮的房间。
After lunch,the Pope spies St. Peter on the street and says, "Not to complain, but I'm curious as to why I have a small cot while the lawyer I just met has a stupendous mansion.
午饭后,教皇在街上又遇到了圣彼得,于是问道:“我可不是抱怨啊!为什么只给我一个小别墅而那个律师却有那么豪华的大厦?”
St. Peter replied,Well, you see, we have many Popes up here, but only one lawyer.”
圣彼得回答说:“你看,我们这里有很多位教皇,而律师却只有他一人。”
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