“The airplane has been hijacked by three guys with knives.”
这架飞机被三个拿刀的家伙劫持了。
用被动语态平铺直叙,把最可怕的实情说得像一条通报,冷静得发冷。
The X has been hijacked by ...
通报已经发生的恶性事件时用;当着受害者家属说太直,要委婉些。
Some men with knives have taken over the plane. / Three armed men are in control of the aircraft now.
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has been 轻读连读,three guys 重读,knives 收尾要清楚。
The whole office has been locked down by security. 整间办公室都被安保封锁了。
