外国最新英语幽默笑话精粹16:以色列的出租车 (中英)
An American tourist was riding in a taxi in Israel. As the taxi approached a red light, the tourist was shocked to see the driver drive straight through without even slowing down. Surprised as he was, he didn’t say anything, feeling himself a "guest" and not wanting to make waves.
一个美国游客在以色列打了一辆出租车。使这个美国游客震惊的是,当出租车开到红灯底下的时候,司机根本没有减速就直着冲了过去。虽然他很吃惊,但他什么也没说。他觉得自己是个游客不应该找麻烦。
The trip continued without event until the next intersection. This time the light was green and,to the American' s dismay, the cab driver brought the vehicle to a grinding halt. Unable to contain his astonishment, he turns to the driver: "Listen,” he says ,“ when you went through the red light, I didn't say anything. But, why, in heaven’s name,are you stopping at a green light?!”
一切都很顺利,直到下一个十字路口。这回是绿灯,可让美国人惊愕的是那个司机踩刹车停了下来。他再也憋不住了,就问司机:“我问你,刚才你闯红灯我什么都没说,可这回是绿灯为什么你却停了下来?”
The Israeli driver looks at him as if the American was deranged: "Are you crazy?!” he shouts. "The other guy has a red light一do you want to get us killed?!”
那个以色列司机看着那美国人,惊讶的喊道:“你疯了吗?另一个司机现在正要闯红灯,难道你想找死吗?”
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