Английский язык с Агатой Кристи. Убийство в Восточном Экспрессе
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Her voice was wonderful, echoing through the crowded space — that deep, emotional, heart-stirring voice that had thrilled many a New York audience.
Poirot looked at his friend.
“You are a director of the company, M. Bouc,” he said. “What do you say?”
M. Bouc cleared his throat.
“In my opinion, M. Poirot (по-моему,
“Certainly I agree (конечно, я согласен),” said Dr. Constantine. “As regards the medical evidence, (что же касается медицинского освидетельствования) I think— er — that I made one or two fantastic suggestions (я
“Then (в таком случае),” said Poirot, “having placed my solution before you (изложив перед вами свое объяснение /этого преступления/), I have the honour to retire from the case (имею честь откланяться: «удалиться от этого дела»; to retire — удаляться, уходить)…”
opinion ['pnjn] theory ['r] forward ['f:wd] correct [k'rekt] arrive ['rav] fantastic [faen'taestk] honour ['n]
“In my opinion, M. Poirot,” he said, “the first theory you put forward was the correct one — decidedly so. I suggest that that is the solution we offer to the Jugo-Slavian police when they arrive. You agree, doctor?”
“Certainly I agree,” said Dr. Constantine. “As regards the medical evidence, I think — er — that I made one or two fantastic suggestions.”
“Then,” said Poirot, “having placed my solution before you, I have the honour to retire from the case…”
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