Bumble

(verb.) speak haltingly; 'The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room'.

录入:索菲娅

• Mr. Bumble wiped from his forehead the perspiration which his walk had engendered, glanced complacently at the cocked hat, and smiled. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 雾都孤儿.
• Having had his face put under the pump, and dried upon Mrs. Mann's gown, he was led into the awful presence of Mr. Bumble, the beadle. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 雾都孤儿.
• Mr. Bumble tasted the medicine with a doubtful look; smacked his lips; took another taste; and put the cup down empty. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 雾都孤儿.
• I meant no harm, young man,' observed Mr. Bumble, majestically. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 雾都孤儿.
• As Mr. Bumble said this, he put on a grim and threatening look, and added, in a low voice, 'Mind what I told you, you young rascal! 查尔斯·狄更斯. 雾都孤儿.
• He's a ill-conditioned, wicious, bad-disposed porochial child that,' said Mr. Bumble angrily. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 雾都孤儿.
• Nor a drop,' said Mr. Bumble, waving his right hand in a dignified, but placid manner. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 雾都孤儿.

编辑:史蒂夫