But not Murder

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I was being tested for a driving licence for the third time.

我第三次参加驾驶执照考试。

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I had been asked to drive in heavy traffic and had done so successfully.

我被要求在车辆很多的道路上驾驶，并成功完成了。

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After having been instructed to drive out of town, I began to acquire confidence.

在被指示开出市区后，我开始有了信心。

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Sure that I had passed, I was almost beginning to enjoy my test.

确信我已通过，我几乎开始享受我的考试了。

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The examiner must have been pleased with my performance, for he smiled and said, 'Just one more thing Mr. Eames.

考官一定对我的表现很满意，因为他微笑着说：“还有一件事，伊姆斯先生。

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Let us suppose that a child suddenly crosses the road in front of you.

假设有个孩子突然从你车前跑过。

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As soon as I tap on the window, you must stop within five feet.'

我一敲车窗，你必须在五英尺内把车停住。”

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I continued driving and after some time, the examiner tapped loudly.

我继续驾驶，过了一会儿，考官大声敲击车窗。

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Though the sound could be heard clearly, it took me a long time to react.

尽管声音听得很清楚，但我过了好一会儿才做出反应。

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I suddenly pressed the brake pedal hard and we were both thrown forward.

我猛地踩下刹车踏板，结果我们俩都被猛地向前甩去。

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The examiner looked at me sadly.

考官悲伤地看着我。

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'Mr. Eames,' he said, in a mournful voice, 'you have just killed that child!'

“伊姆斯先生，”他用悲哀的声音说，“你刚才把那个孩子撞死了！”