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Middling--mission A milestone for missiles The mission was doomed from the start.
導(dǎo)彈發(fā)展史上的里程碑 這次任務(wù)從一開始 就注定要失敗。
But the, millannium was approaching and the majority of scientists.
但是千年就要到來， 大多數(shù)科學(xué)家都說
Said that a milestone had been passed in the development of middling missiles; tests should begin immediately.
已經(jīng)跨越了中程導(dǎo)彈 發(fā)展史上的一個(gè)里程碑 導(dǎo)彈測(cè)試刻不容緩。
After a former minefield had been cleared and made to resemble a miniature city.
一個(gè)舊雷區(qū)被清理掉 并被改造得像一座 縮微城市之后，
All participants gathered at the test site. It was a mild day with only a minimal threat for rain.
所有參與者都聚集 到測(cè)試現(xiàn)場(chǎng)。 那天天氣溫和， 下雨的可能性極小，
But it was perfect for testing. After a flock of migrating birds had flown by.
這種天氣進(jìn)行導(dǎo)彈測(cè)試 是再好不過了。 一群遷徙的鳥兒飛過去 后，
The controller said T minus 10 counting, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, ignition! The missile took off.
控制臺(tái)喊道：減10倒 計(jì)時(shí)開始。10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 點(diǎn)火! 導(dǎo)彈起飛了。
As it soared through the air everyone held his or her breath. It landed and a huge explosion shook the earth.
隨著導(dǎo)彈直沖云霄， 每個(gè)人都屏住了呼吸。 導(dǎo)彈降落了，巨大的 爆炸聲震得山搖地動(dòng)。
After several minutes had passed the experts stepped out to see what had happened. It was a miracle!
幾分鐘過后， 專家們出來了解情況。 真是一個(gè)奇跡!
The bomb had hit only the building that had been targeted and there was no debris anywhere! It had been vaporized!
炸彈只擊中被瞄準(zhǔn)的建 筑物， 四周連一片殘骸都沒有 那座建筑物被蒸發(fā)了!
But they had misjudged the situation. Suddenly all of the surrounding structures that mimicked a city.
但是他們對(duì)形勢(shì) 做出了錯(cuò)誤的判斷。 突然，四周所有呈現(xiàn)城 市形象的建筑
Collapsed into basic minerals. Luckily there were no mishaps and everyone was safe.
轟然倒塌， 只剩下一堆基本的礦物 質(zhì)幸好沒有災(zāi)難發(fā)生， 大家都安然無恙。
But the scientists moaned in misery; it had failed! The minority, who had always held that it wouldn't work.
但科學(xué)家痛苦地呻吟： 失敗了! 那些一向認(rèn)為會(huì) 失敗的少數(shù)派
Were arrested and taken away. Several days later they were released You misapprehended us!Why? They asked.
被抓走了。幾天后， 他們又被放了出來。 你們誤解我們了! 為什么?他們問道。
We had to make sure that no miscellaneous information would get out to the press. The majority replied.
我們必須保證沒有 亂七八糟的消息 傳到媒體上。 多數(shù)派回答道，
This was only a minor failure. We'll try again next year.
這只是一次較小的失 敗。 明年我們還要再試一次
And we didn't want your complaints to jeopardize our funding! If you say anything in the future.
我們不希望你們的抱怨 危害我們的籌款工作。 如果你們今后 還要說三道四，
We will miniaturize your stature and end your careers!
我們就微縮你們的身材 讓你們的事業(yè)也完蛋!
