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67 The “Ultra Bomber”
放置炸彈的極端恐怖分子
“How could something so small be so devastating?” John wondered as he walked through the debris.
“這么小的東西怎么會有這么大的破壞性呢？”約翰一邊走過爆炸現成的瓦礫堆，一邊在納悶。
The devastation was beyond belief.
破壞力令人難以置信。
The device had devastated the entire building and part of the neighboring area.
這個爆炸裝置摧毀了整個建筑物并波及周圍的部分地區。
The truck that brought it had traveled a devious route to avoid detection.
承運卡車為了躲開偵查，專挑偏僻曲折的小道行駛。
“What kind of diabolical mind would devise such a diabolic scheme?” I asked myself.
“設計這么殘忍的爆炸計劃的人心有多狠毒啊！”我自然自語，
“It must be someone completely devoid of compassion.”
“這個人肯定一點同情心都沒有。”
The explosion had ripped through a residential building, injuring hundreds of people.
炸彈炸毀了一個居民樓，數百人受傷。
These recurring acts of violence had devitalized the area.
暴力行為的重復出現使這一地區變得死氣沉沉。
“I think I recognize the handiwork,” John said, as he examined a recovered piece of the device.
“我能看出這炸彈是手工做的。”約翰一邊檢查找到的一塊炸彈碎片，一邊說，
“Do you see the diagonal circuitry?” he said, pointing his finger.
“看見這個呈對角線的電路圖了嗎？”他用手指著殘片說，
“This is the work of a dexterous bomb maker.
“制作這個炸彈的人是個老手。
If I'm right, this circuitry will match the diagram I have in my file.”
如果我沒說錯，這個電路圖與我卷宗里的那個圖表真好一致。”
“Exactly what are you saying?” I asked.
“你到底在說什么？”我問。
“This catastrophe is the work of the ‘ultra bomber, '” John replied.
“這場災難是極端恐怖分子制造的，”約翰回答，
“The ‘Ultra bomber' is a devotee of an anti-government cult.
“這個放置炸藥的人是個反政府教派的狂熱信徒。
In the last few years, his misguided devotion has led him to bomb several government buildings.
在過去的幾年里 ，對該教派走火入魔似的忠誠促使他炸毀了幾棟政府大樓。
He claims to be a devout Christian but that is clearly debatable.
他聲稱自己是虔誠的基督徒，但很明顯這會引起人們的爭議。
Christians do not devote their lives to killing people.”
基督徒不會致力于殺戮無辜。”
“Let's get the injured people out of the building,” I said.
“讓我們把受傷人員救出大樓，”我說，
“They need to be diagnosed and treated.
“他們需要診斷治療。
We don't have the proper diagnostic equipment here with us.”
我們沒有隨身攜帶專門的診斷設備。”
“Okay,” John replied.
“好的，”約翰回答，
“But since it's going to be a long night, would you mind if I devour a candy bar before we start?”
“可既然我們又要熬夜了，在開始之前我想先吞下一塊條形糖果你不介意吧？”
