新概念英语第三册逐句精讲第19课一只贵重的宝贝猫

§ Lesson 19 A very dear cat 一只贵重的宝贝猫【New words and expressions】生词和短语★dear adj.珍贵的; 珍视的He lost everything that was dear to him.价格昂贵的; 昂贵的Fruit is dear at this time of year. 一年中这个时候水果是很贵的。

I can’t afford the car because it’s too dear. The cat is dear to me.亲爱的，用于信函抬头的名字或头衔前）亲爱的，（表示亲昵喜爱）亲爱的He is my dearest friend. 他是我最亲爱的朋友。

n.亲爱的人, 可爱的人cost sb dear 花了某人很多钱valuable adj.贵重的, 珍贵的, 值钱的, 名贵的He has a valuable collection of stamps.他收藏了很有价值的邮票。

Is the watch valuable? 这块表很值钱吗?宝贵的, 有价值的, 极有用的This is one of the most valuable lessons I learned. 这是我所学到的最宝贵的教训。

The book is valuable for my purpose. 这本书对我很有用。

The handbook is valuable to me. 这本手册对我很有价值。

n.贵重物品, 财宝She has put all her valuables in the bank. 她已把她所有的贵重物品存进了银行。

precious adj.宝贵的, 珍贵的, 贵重的, 珍爱的He has sent me most precious gifts. 他送给我极其珍贵的礼物。

Each life is precious. 生命都是宝贵的。

dear [dɪə]adj.亲爱的，珍贵的，昂贵的kidnap ['kidnæp] v.绑架，拐骗【派⽣词】kidnapper绑架者【单词扩充】abduct拐⾛【单词例句】The prosecutor says that the mid-aged man wanted to kidnap her son.超诉⼈说那中年⼈想绑架她的孩⼦。

considerable [kən'sɪd(ə)rəb(ə)l]adj.相当⼤的【单词扩充】quite a few相当多的【单词搭配】considerable income可观的收⼊【单词例句】A:You can save considerable expenses each year in that way.A:⽤那种⽅法你每年都可以节约不少开⽀。

B:But we need to invest more money in that way.B：但是那样的话我们就得投⼊更多钱。

wealthy ['welθɪ]adj.富的，有钱的orderly ['ɔːd(ə)lɪ]adj.有规律的disappearance [dɪsə'pɪərəns]失踪【单词例句】A:Why didn't you notice the police atonce?A:你们当时为什么没有马上报警？B:At first nobody noticed the child's disappearance.B：起初谁都没有注意到⼩孩不见了。

anonymous adj.匿名的【单词扩充】nameless匿名的 innominate匿名的【单词搭配】anonymous letter匿名信 anonymous call匿名电话【单词例句】A:The president is said to have received an anonymous letter.A:听说总裁收到⼀封匿名信。

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A very dear cat一只贵重的宝贝猫Kidnappers are rarely interested in animals, but they recently took considerable interest in Mrs. Eleanor Ramsay's cat. Mrs. Eleanor Ramsay, a very wealthy old lady, has shared a flat with her cat, Rastus, for a great many years. Rastus leads an orderly life. He usually takes a short walk in the evenings and is always home by seven o'clock. One evening, however, he failed to arrive. Mrs. Ramsay got very worried. She looked everywhere for him but could not find him.There days after Rastus' disappearance, Mrs. Ramsay received an anonymous letter. The writer stated that Rastus was in safe hands and would be returned immediately if Mrs. Ramsay paid a ransom of $1,000. Mrs. Ramsay was instructed to place the money in a cardboard box and to leave it outside her door. At first she decided to go to the police, but fearing that she would never see Rastus again -- the letter had made that quite clear -- she changed her mind. She withdrew $1000 from her bank and followed the kidnapper's instructions. The next morning, the box had disappeared but Mrs. Ramsay was sure that the kidnapper would keep his word. Sure enough, Rastus arrived punctually at seven o'clock that evening. He looked very well though he was rather thirsty,for he drank half a bottle of milk. The police were astounded when Mrs. Ramsay told them what she had done. She explained that Rastus was very dear to her. Considering the amount she paid, he was dear in more ways than one!绑架者很少对动物感兴趣。

新概念英语第三册逐句精讲语言点第19课(4)A Very Dear Cat 一只贵重的宝贝猫Kidnappers are rarely interested in animals, but theyrecently took considerable interest in Mrs. Eleanor Ramsay's cat. Mrs. Eleanor Ramsay, a very wealthy old lady, has shared a flat with her cat, Rastus, for a great many years. Rastus leads an orderly life. He usually takes a short walk in the evenings and is always home by seven o'clock. One evening, however, he failed to arrive. Mrs. Ramsay got very worried. She looked everywhere for him but could not find him.Three days after Rastus' disappearance, Mrs. Ramsay received an anonymous letter. The writer stated that Rastus was insafe hands and would be returned immediately if Mrs. Ramsay paid a ransom of $1,000. Mrs. Ramsay was instructed to place the money in a cardboard box and to leave it outside her door. At first she decided to go to the police, but fearing thatshe would never see Rastus again-the letter had made thatquite clear-she changed her mind. She withdrew $1000 from her bank and followed the kidnapper's instructions. The next morning, the box had disappeared but Mrs. Ramsay was surethat the kidnapper would keep his word. Sure enough, Rastus arrived punctually at seven o'clock that evening. He looked very well though he was rather thirsty, for he drank half a bottle of milk. The police were astounded when Mrs. Ramsaytold them what she had done. She explained that Rastus wasvery dear to her. Considering the amount she paid, he wasdear in more ways than one!10. Mrs.Ramsay was instructed to place the money in a cardboard box and to leave it outside her door.他让拉姆齐太太把钱放在一个纸盒里，然后将纸盒放在门口。

新概念英语第三册逐句精讲:第19课一只贵重的宝贝猫Lesson19 A Very Dear Cat 一只贵重的宝贝猫新概念3课文内容：Kidnappers are rarely interested in animals, but they recently took considerable interest in Mrs. Eleanor Ramsay's cat. Mrs. Eleanor Ramsay, a very wealthy old lady, has shared a flat with her cat, Rastus, for a great many years. Rastus leads an orderly life. He usually takes a short walk in the evenings and is always home by seven o'clock. One evening, however, he failed to arrive. Mrs. Ramsay got very worried. She looked everywhere for him but could not find him.Three days after Rastus' disappearance, Mrs. Ramsay received an anonymous letter. The writer stated that Rastus was in safe hands and would be returned immediately if Mrs. Ramsay paid a ransom of $1,000. Mrs. Ramsay was instructed to place the money in a cardboard box and to leave it outside her door. At first she decided to go to the police, but fearing that she would never see Rastus again -- the letter had made that quite clear-she changed her mind. She withdrew $1000 from her bank and followed the kidnapper's instructions. The next morning, the box had disappeared but Mrs. Ramsay was sure that the kidnapper would keep his word. Sure enough, Rastus arrived punctually at seven o'clock that evening. He looked very well though he was rather thirsty, for he drank half a bottle of milk. The police were astounded when Mrs. Ramsay told them what she had done. She explained that Rastus was very dear to her. Considering the amount she paid, he was dear in more ways than one!新概念英语3逐句精讲：1.Kidnappers are rarely interested in animals, but they recently took considerable interest in Mrs. Eleanor Ramsay's cat.绑架者很少对动物感兴趣。

新概念英语第三册逐句精讲语言点第19课(6)A Very Dear Cat 一只贵重的宝贝猫Kidnappers are rarely interested in animals, but theyrecently took considerable interest in Mrs. Eleanor Ramsay's cat. Mrs. Eleanor Ramsay, a very wealthy old lady, has shared a flat with her cat, Rastus, for a great many years. Rastus leads an orderly life. He usually takes a short walk in the evenings and is always home by seven o'clock. One evening, however, he failed to arrive. Mrs. Ramsay got very worried. She looked everywhere for him but could not find him.Three days after Rastus' disappearance, Mrs. Ramsay received an anonymous letter. The writer stated that Rastus was insafe hands and would be returned immediately if Mrs. Ramsay paid a ransom of $1,000. Mrs. Ramsay was instructed to place the money in a cardboard box and to leave it outside her door. At first she decided to go to the police, but fearing thatshe would never see Rastus again-the letter had made thatquite clear-she changed her mind. She withdrew $1000 from her bank and followed the kidnapper's instructions. The next morning, the box had disappeared but Mrs. Ramsay was surethat the kidnapper would keep his word. Sure enough, Rastus arrived punctually at seven o'clock that evening. He looked very well though he was rather thirsty, for he drank half a bottle of milk. The police were astounded when Mrs. Ramsaytold them what she had done. She explained that Rastus wasvery dear to her. Considering the amount she paid, he wasdear in more ways than one!16. The police were astounded when Mrs. Ramsay told themwhat she had done.拉姆齐太太把她所做的事告诉了警察，警察听后大为吃惊。

新概念英语第3册Lesson19逐句精讲1.Kidnappers are rarely interested in animals, but they recently took considerable interest in Mrs. Eleanor Ramsay's cat.绑架者很少对动物感兴趣。

最近，绑架者却盯上了埃莉诺.拉姆齐太太的猫。

语言点1:be interested in 表示“对…感兴趣”语言点2:由kidnapper一词拓展学习:kidnap case 绑架案kill hostage 撕票take sb.out of circulation 绑架某人take …hostage 把…扣作人质exchage hostages 交换人质2.Mrs.Eleanor Ramsay, a very wealthy old lady, has shared a flat with her cat, Rastus, for a great many years.埃莉诺.拉姆齐太太是一个非常富有的老妇人，多年来，一直同她养的猫拉斯一起住在一所公寓里。

语言点1:句子结构分析:a very wealthy old lady是Mrs.Eleanor Ramsay 的同位语;Rastus是her cat的同位语，起解释说明的作用。

For a great many years放在句尾，一是为了强调时间很长，二是为了与现在完成时has shared 形成用法上的呼应。

语言点2:rich只表示有钱，而wealthy则表示十分富有，相关的表达还有:fat-cat有钱有势的人。

3.Rastus leads an orderly life.拉斯特斯生活很有规律。

语言点:orderly从结构上看像副词，但实际上是形容词。

4. He usually takes a short walk in the evenings and is always home by seven o'clock.傍晚常常出去溜达一会儿，并且总是在7点钟以前回来。

Lesson19Averydearcat一条贵重的宝贝猫Lesson 19 A very dear cat 一条贵重的宝贝猫New words and expression 生词和短语Dear adj.亲爱的，珍贵的；昂贵的Dear = Costly（adj.昂贵的, 贵重的）= expensive-- I can‘t afford the car because it‘s too dear.Dear adj.珍贵的, 宝贵的-- The cat is dear to me.（adj.珍贵的）-- The lamb is prize to Mary = The lamb is dear to Marycost somebody dear 花了某人很多钱（dear adv.昂贵地, 价高地）-- The cat cost the lady dear.kidnapper n.绑架者，拐骗者kidnap vt.诱拐(小孩), 绑架, 勒赎-- They kidnapped five hostages.（n.人质, 抵押品）considerable adj.相当大的-- a considerable business. 大型企业。

-- He has got a considerable success.Considerably adv.相当大地, 相当多地（= much, a lot , a great deal）-- It‘s considerably colder today than yesterday.Considerate（adj.考虑周到的）= thoughtful（adj.体贴的, 关切的）be considerate to somebody 对某人很体贴-- Are you considerate/thoughful to your wife?Considered（adj.经慎重考虑的, 经过熟思的）-- It‘s my considered opinion.all things considered 就各方面而言-- All things considered, he finished the work well.Considering prep.conj.adv.就…而论；照…来看；考虑到…介词-- Considering his age, the little boy reads very well.就他的年龄来说, 这小孩读得算挺好的。

1、Kidnapper s are rarely interested in animals, but they recently took considerable interest in Mrs. Eleanor Ramsay's cat.绑架者很少对动物感兴趣。

最近，绑架者却盯上了埃莉诺.拉姆齐太太的猫。

●kid (n.) 小孩子nap (n.) 打瞌睡（take a rest 休息一会儿； take a nap 打瞌睡）●kidnap (v.) 绑架kidnapping (n.) 绑架kidnapper (n.) 绑架犯●be interested in 对…感兴趣= take interest in●rarely (adv.) 几乎不（否定词）= seldom = hardly = scarcely●consider able (adj.) 相当多的 + [c]/[u]2、Mrs. Eleanor Ramsay, a very wealthy old lady, has shareda flat with her cat, Rastus, for a great many years. Rastus leads an orderly life.He usually takes a short walk in the evenings and is always home by seven o'clock.埃莉诺.拉姆齐太太是一个非常富有的老妇人，多年来，一直同她养的猫拉斯一起住在一所公寓里。

拉斯特斯生活很有规律，傍晚常常出去溜达一会儿，并且总是在7点钟以前回来。

● a very wealthy old lady在句子中作插入语，同位语。

●wealthy (adj.) 富有的—— wealth (n.) 富有healthy (adj.) 健康的—— health (n.) 健康eg. h/w —— height 身高/weight 体重●flat = apartment 公寓●lea d a … life 过着…的生活eg. lead a busy/peaceful/ normal lifelead a double lifelead a life of luxury/poverty●order (n.) 秩序（v.）命令，订购order ly (adj.) 有序的●ly后缀是形容词的：（1）f riendly, fatherly，motherly, brotherly, sisterly, lively, lonely（2）w eekly , daily, yearly●take a (short) walk 去散步= go for a (short) walk3、One evening, however, he failed to arrive. Mrs. Ramsay got very worried.She looked everywhere for him but could not find him.可是，有一天晚上，它出去后再也没回来。

高中新概念英语第三册-Lesson 19(课文)TextLesson 19 A very dear cat 一只贵重的宝贝猫Kidnappers are rarely interested in Animals, but they recently took considerable interest in Mrs. Eleanor Ramsay's cat. Mrs Eleanor Ramsay, a very wealthy old lady, has shareda flat with her cat, Rastus, for a great many years. Rastus leads an orderly life. He usually takes a short walk in the evenings and is always home by seven o'clock. One evening, however, he failed to arrive. Mrs Ramsay got very worried.She looked everywhere for him but could not find him.Three days after Rastus' disappearance, Mrs. Ramsay received an anonymous letter. The writer stated that Rastus was in safe hands and would be returned immediately if Mrs. Ramsay paid a ransom of &1000. Mrs. Ramsay was instructed to place the money in a cardboard box and to leave it outsideher door. At first, she decided to go to the police, but fearing that she would never see Rastus again --the letterhad made that quite clear--she changed her mind. She drew&1000 from her bank and followed the kidnapper's instructions. The next morning, the box had disappeared but Mrs. Ramsay was sure that the kidnapper would keep his word. Sure enough, Rastus arrived punctually at seven o'clock that evening. He looked very well, though he was rather thirsty, for he drank half a bottle of milk. The police were astounded when Mrs. Ramsay told them what she had done. She explained that Rastus was very dear to her. Considering the amount she paid, he was dear in more ways than one!Language points(Attention： The following points are not covered by the video. It is better for you to watch the video or listen to the MP3 first and try to take notes on your own. Then you may check here to get more details. )1，Kidnappers are rarely interested in Animals, but they recently took considerable interest in Mrs. Eleanor Ramsay's cat.rarely = seldomtake interest in= be interested in 一句话中用不同的词组表达同样的意思，是为了避免重复take considerable interest in sth. interest之前能够加上写表示水准的形容词take great interest in = take tremendous interest in = take enormous interest in2, Mrs Eleanor Ramsay, a very wealthy old lady, has shared a flat with her cat, Rastus, for a great many years.share sth. with sb.e.g. I share the room with my friend.for a great many years = for a long time3, Rastus leads an orderly life. He usually takes a short walk in the evenings and is always home by seveno'clock.lead an orderly life 过着很规律的生活orderly 有秩序的，有顺序的，近义词：disciplined 受过训练的, regular 规律的take a walk = go for a stroll = go for a walk 散步4，Three day after Rastus' disappearance, Mrs. Ramsay received an anonymous letter.after能够和名词搭配 e.g. three days after arrivalan anonymous letter 匿名信5，The writer stated that Rastus was in safe hands and would be returned immediately if Mrs Ramsay paid a ransom of &1000.state 非常正式的声明in safe hands 在可靠的人手中，意指“很安全”6，Mrs. Ramsay was instructed to place the money in a cardboard box and to leave it outside her door.be instructed to do sth. 受指示做某事e.g. The journalist was instructed to obtain the so-called important statistics.7, At first, she decided to go to the police, but fearing that she would never see Rastus again --the letter had made that quite clear--she changed her mind.fearing 现在分词做原因状语make it clear to sb. thate.g. The teacher has made it clear to us that we must read English aloud every day.8, The next morning, the box had disappeared but Mrs. Ramsay was sure that the kidnapper would keep his word.keep his promise= keep his promise 遵守承诺word 表示诺言时，要采用单数形式相关词组：break his word 食言;go back on one's word 食言give sb. one’s word 向某人保证; as good as one's word 表示守信用，侧重点在于强调一个结果e.g. I give you my word that I will return your money. 我保证我会把钱还给你。

Lesson 19 A very dear cat 一只贵重的宝贝猫Listen to the tape then answer the question below.听录音，然后回答以下问题。

Why was Rastus 'very dear' in more ways than one?Kidnappers are rarely interested in animals, but they recently took considerable interest in Mrs. Eleanor Ramsay's cat. Mrs. Eleanor Ramsay, a very wealthy old lady, has shared a flat with her cat, Rastus, for a great many years. Rastus leads an orderly life. He usually takes a short walk in the evenings and is always home by seven o'clock. One evening, however, he failed to arrive. Mrs. Ramsay got very worried. She looked everywhere for him but could not find him.There days after Rastus' disappearance, Mrs. Ramsay received an anonymous letter. The writer stated that Rastus was in safe hands and would be returned immediately if Mrs. Ramsay paid a ransom of $1,000. Mrs. Ramsay was instructed to place the money in a cardboard box and to leave it outside her door. At first she decided to go to the police, but fearing that she would never see Rastus again -- the letter had made that quite clear -- she changed her mind. She withdrew $1000 from her bank and followed the kidnapper's instructions. The next morning, the box had disappeared but Mrs. Ramsay was sure that the kidnapper would keep his word. Sure enough, Rastus arrived punctually at seven o'clock that evening. He looked very well though he was rather thirsty, for he drank half a bottle of milk. The police were astounded when Mrs. Ramsay told them what she had done. She explained that Rastus was very dear to her. Considering the amount she paid, he was dear in more ways than one!New words and expressions 生词和短语dearadj. 亲爱的，珍贵的；昂贵的kidnappern. 绑架者，拐骗者considerableadj. 相当大的wealthyadj. 富的，有钱的orderlyadj. 有规律的disappearancen. 失踪anonymousadj. 匿名的ransomn. 赎金cardboardn. 硬纸板withdraw(withdrew, withdrawn)v. （从银行）取钱punctuallyadv. 准时地astoundv. 使吃惊参考译文绑架者很少对动物感兴趣。

新概念英语第三册课堂笔记：第19课新概念英语第三册课堂笔记第十九课Lesson 19A very dear cat一条贵重的宝贝猫【New words and expressions】生词和短语★dearadj. 亲爱的，珍贵的；昂贵的I can't afford the car because it's too dear. The cat is dear to me.cost somebody dear★kidnappern. 绑架者，拐骗者kidnap v.★considerableadj. 相当大的a considerable businessHe has got a considerable success.considerablyIt's considerably colder today than yesterday.consideratebe considerate to somebodyAre you considerate to your wife?consideredIt's my considerered opinion.all things considered就各方面来说All things considered ,he finished the work well. consideringConsidering his age,the little boy reads very well. considering thatHe studies English well,considering.★wealthyadj. 富的，有钱的★orderlyadj. 有规律的★disappearancen. 失踪★anonymousadj. 匿名的★ransomn. 赎金pay ransom to somebodyThe old lady paid a ransom of one thousand pounds to the kidnapper.hold somebody to ransomThey kidnapped the boy and held him to ransom.★cardboardn. 硬纸板★withdraw(withdrew, withdrawn)v. （从银行）取钱★punctuallyadv. 准时地punctual adj.punctuality n.★astoundv. 使吃惊语意水准比surprise要强得多astonish amaze astound 语气一个比一个强He was ashounded to hear of her death.They were amazed to find the lazy girl came very early.surprising surprised。

新概念英语第三册逐句精讲语言点第19课(2)A Very Dear Cat 一只贵重的宝贝猫Kidnappers are rarely interested in animals, but theyrecently took considerable interest in Mrs. Eleanor Ramsay's cat. Mrs. Eleanor Ramsay, a very wealthy old lady, has shared a flat with her cat, Rastus, for a great many years. Rastus leads an orderly life. He usually takes a short walk in the evenings and is always home by seven o'clock. One evening, however, he failed to arrive. Mrs. Ramsay got very worried. She looked everywhere for him but could not find him.Three days after Rastus' disappearance, Mrs. Ramsay received an anonymous letter. The writer stated that Rastus was insafe hands and would be returned immediately if Mrs. Ramsay paid a ransom of $1,000. Mrs. Ramsay was instructed to place the money in a cardboard box and to leave it outside her door. At first she decided to go to the police, but fearing thatshe would never see Rastus again -- the letter had made that quite clear-she changed her mind. She withdrew $1000 from her bank and followed the kidnapper's instructions. The next morning, the box had disappeared but Mrs. Ramsay was surethat the kidnapper would keep his word. Sure enough, Rastus arrived punctually at seven o'clock that evening. He looked very well though he was rather thirsty, for he drank half a bottle of milk. The police were astounded when Mrs. Ramsaytold them what she had done. She explained that Rastus wasvery dear to her. Considering the amount she paid, he wasdear in more ways than one!4. He usually takes a short walk in the evenings and is always home by seven o'clock.傍晚常常出去溜达一会儿，并且总是在7点钟以前回来。

Lesson 19 A very dear cat 一只贵重的宝贝猫New words and expressions 生词和短语＊dear adj. 亲爱的，珍贵的；昂贵的--I can’t afford the car because it’s too dear.＊kidnapper n. 绑架者，拐骗者kidnap v.绑架--His plan is to kidnap the President of the United States.＊considerable adj. 相当大（或多）的；--He has got a considerable success.considerably adv. 非常地；相当地；--It’s considerably colder today than yesterday.＊wealthy adj. 富的，有钱的 a wealthy international businessmanthe wealthy 富人wealth n. 财富；大量；富有--It was a period of wealth and prosperity.＊orderly adj. 有规律的，有秩序的 --He's orderly in his affairs and doesn't like talking much.反义词：disorderly adj.orderliness n. --A balance is achieved in the painting between orderliness and unpredictability.＊disappearance n. 失踪反义词：appearance n. 出现；显现( arrival ) --The prompt appearance of the police prevented trouble.disappear vi. 不见，消失--I saw him disappear round the corner.appear vi. 出现；显得--A woman appeared at the end of the street.＊anonymous adj. 匿名的an anonymous phone callanonymously adv. 匿名地--Users can browse the Web anonymously.＊ransom n. 赎金pay ransom to sb. --The old lady paid a ransom of one thousand pounds to the kidnapper.hold sb to ransom 绑票（索取赎金）--They kidnapped the boy and held him to ransom.＊withdraw (withdrew, withdrawn ) v. （从银行）取钱, 取回；撤退；--She withdrew the key from the door. --He withdrew £750 from his account.＊punctually adv. 准时地(not early nor late)punctual adj.punctuality n.＊astound vt. 使吃惊--This remark astounded me.be astounded by sth 为某事感到震惊--I was astounded by her beauty.be astounded to do sth --He was astounded to hear of her death.语意程度比surprise要强得多吃惊程度astound>amaze>astonish>surprise【课文讲解】＊Kidnappers are rarely interested in Animals, but they recently took considerable interest in Mrs Eleanor Ramsay's cat.①take interest in... 意为对...感兴趣＊Mrs Eleanor Ramsay, a very wealthy old lady, has shared a flat with her cat, Rastus, for a great many years.①a very wealthy old lady作为Mrs Eleanor Ramsay的同位语。

New concept English Lesson 19A very dear cat一条昂贵的猫dear，宝贵的；珍视的；昂贵；价格高Why was Rastus 'very dear' in more ways than one?为什么Rastus不止一方面很贵重？in more ways than one，不止一方面Kidnappers are rarely interested in animals,绑匪现在很少对动物有兴趣kidnapper，绑匪but they recently took considerable interest in Mrs. Eleanor Ramsay's cat.但他们最近对Eleanor Ramsay夫人的猫有相当大的兴趣take interest in，对……感兴趣considerable，相当多（或大、重要等）的Mrs. Eleanor Ramsay, a very wealthy old lady,Eleanor Ramsay夫人，一个很富裕的老夫人wealthy，富裕的has shared a flat with her cat, Rastus, for a great many years.和她的猫，Rastus，住在一间公寓里，已经很多年了share，共有；合用；共享share with，合伙；合住flat，一套房间；公寓；单元房Rastus leads an orderly life.Rastus，过着有规律的生活lead，过着（某种生活）He usually takes a short walk in the evenings and is always home by seven o'clock. 他通常在晚上走一小段路，并且在7点之前回家be home，回家by，在……之前One evening, however, he failed to arrive.然而，一天晚上，他没有回来fail to，未能Mrs. Ramsay got very worried.Ramsay夫人非常着急get worried，着急She looked everywhere for him but could not find him.她到处找他，但是找不到look for，寻找Three days after Rastus' disappearance, Mrs. Ramsay received an anonymous letter.Rastus失踪后的第三天，Ramsay夫人收到一封匿名信anonymous，匿名的The writer stated that Rastus was in safe hands and would be returned immediately if Mrs. Ramsay paid a ransom of $1,000.写信人声称Rastus得到妥善照顾，并且将立刻放回，如果Ramsay夫人支付1000英镑的赎金的话state，声称in safe hands，得到妥善照顾的；由可靠的人保护（或保管）的ransom，赎金Mrs. Ramsay was instructed to place the money in a cardboard box and to leave it outside her door.Ramsay夫人被命令把钱放在纸箱里，并且把纸箱放在门外cardboard，纸箱At first she decided to go to the police,开始，她决定报警go to the police，报警but fearing that she would never see Rastus again –但是害怕再也见不到Rastusthe letter had made that quite clear –信里说的很清楚make sth. clear，把……交代清楚了she changed her mind.她改变了主意She withdrew从银行取款 $1000 from her bank and followed the kidnapper's instructions.她从银行取了1000英镑，按照绑匪的要求做了The next morning, the box had disappeared but Mrs. Ramsay was sure that the kidnapper would keep his word.第二天早上，纸箱不见了，但是Ramsay夫人相信绑匪将信守诺言keep ones word，信守承诺Sure enough, Rastus arrived punctually at seven o'clock that evening.果然，Rastus那天晚上7点钟准时到家Sure enough，果然punctually ，准时地He looked very well, though he was rather thirsty, for he drank half a bottle of milk. 他看上去很健康，尽管他有点渴，因为他喝了半瓶牛奶well，adj.，健康的，身体好的thirsty，口渴的The police were astounded when Mrs. Ramsay told them what she had done.当Ramsay夫人告诉警察她都做了一些什么时，他们很被惊到了astound，使震惊She explained that Rastus was very dear to her.她解释说Rastus对她来说很珍贵Considering the amount she paid, he was dear in more ways than one!考虑到她支付的钱数，他的珍贵有双重含义（猫本身对老太太很珍贵，花了1000镑很昂贵）。